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
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Gardaí appeal for help tracing Co. Limerick man missing since last week
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
Woman arrested following house fire in Co. Cork
A WOMAN has been arrested following a fire at a house in Co. Cork this morning. The blaze occurred at a residence on College Road in Cork city at around 1am. Gardaí say a man was taken to University Hospital Cork for treatment following the fire, although his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. They added that a woman in her 40s was arrested at the scene and is … [Read more...] about Woman arrested following house fire in Co. Cork
Hundreds take part in 104th Liffey Swim in Dublin
MORE than 400 people took to the River Liffey in Dublin on Saturday for the 104th Liffey Swim. The annual event, organised by Leinster Open Sea (LOS), was kicked off by Dublin Lord Mayor Councillor James Geoghegan. Competitors had to complete six open sea races to qualify for the 2.2km swim, which started at the Rory O'More Bridge near the Guinness Brewery gate and finished at … [Read more...] about Hundreds take part in 104th Liffey Swim in Dublin
Extensive damage caused to four buildings in suspected Co. Down arson attack
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