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Man who inflicted ‘appalling injuries’ on vulnerable uncle is jailed for 14 years for manslaughter

September 22, 2024 by

A MAN has been jailed for 14 years for the manslaughter of his vulnerable uncle earlier this year. Liam Elms, 41, was last month cleared of murder but convicted of the manslaughter of 58-year-old Paul Lavery. Police said Elms, who acted as his uncle's carer, inflicted 'appalling injuries' on Mr Lavery, who died a week after the attack. Incident The incident occurred at a … [Read more...] about Man who inflicted ‘appalling injuries’ on vulnerable uncle is jailed for 14 years for manslaughter

Double trouble: Burglars with same name are jailed after teaming up for crime spree

September 22, 2024 by

TWO men with the same name who paired up for a 10-day crime spree have been jailed. Bernie McDonagh, 56, of Heather Close in Romford (Romford McDonagh) and Bernie McDonagh, 35, of Villiers Street in Coventry (Coventry McDonagh) were this week sentenced to a combined six years and nine months. During 10 days in August, the namesakes travelled around Warwickshire in a black … [Read more...] about Double trouble: Burglars with same name are jailed after teaming up for crime spree

Gardaí appeal for help tracing Co. Limerick man missing since last week

September 22, 2024 by

GARDAÍ are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a man missing from Co. Limerick for a week. Jonathon Morey, 33, is reported missing from Limerick city since Sunday, September 15. He is described as being 5' 8" in height, of strong build, with black hair and brown eyes. When last seen, Mr Morey was wearing grey clothing. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is … [Read more...] about Gardaí appeal for help tracing Co. Limerick man missing since last week

Extensive damage caused to four buildings in suspected Co. Down arson attack

September 22, 2024 by

INVESTIGATORS are treating a fire in Co. Down, that caused damage to four buildings in a commercial yard, as an arson attack. Police were alerted to the blaze at Ballybeen Road, Moneyreagh at around 11.30pm on Friday. Nine fire appliances and 50 personnel from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service tackled the blaze throughout the night. "Officers attended and it was … [Read more...] about Extensive damage caused to four buildings in suspected Co. Down arson attack

Report says death of teenager at Limerick hospital was ‘almost certainly avoidable’

September 22, 2024 by

A REPORT into the death of a teenager at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) has said her passing was 'almost certainly avoidable'. Aoife Johnston, 16, waited more than 13 hours for sepsis medication, despite her parents and fellow patients expressing concern over her worsening condition. In his report, former Chief Justice Frank Clarke highlighted failures in hospital … [Read more...] about Report says death of teenager at Limerick hospital was ‘almost certainly avoidable’

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October 27, 1980

The first hunger strikes of Irish republicans imprisoned at HM Prison Maze in Northern Ireland began on this day in 1980. Only seven were selected to take part in the hunger strike, to match the seven signatories of the 1916 Easter Rising Proclamation. The strikers were IRA members Brendan Hughes, Thomas McKearney, Raymond McCartney, Tom McFeeley, Sean McKenna, Leo Green and John Nixon. The strike launched talks between the IRA and British government, drawing up a proposed settlement, before McKenna fell into a coma. The first strike officially ended on December 18 after 53 days. However, in January of 1981, it became clear that none of the demands would be met, causing another strike to take place. The second strike included the election of striker Bobby Sands to parliament.

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