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TRIBUTES have been paid to an Irishman who died while on holiday in Sardinia. Kilkenny native John Bergin went missing on September 6 while hiking on the Italian island. A search operation was stood down on September 8 after his body was found. In a statement confirming his death, the 39-year-old’s family said: “John passed away on September 6, 2024, following an accident in … [Read more...] about Tributes to Irish hiker who died while on holiday in Sardinia

A BELFAST man has been jailed for a “horrific” assault on his ex-partner. Jordan Samuel Spence, of Lawnbrook Drive in the city, was sentenced at Laganside Crown Court yesterday, after pleading guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and other offences. The court heard that the 32-year-old, who has a history of domestic violence against women, subjected his ex-partner … [Read more...] about Domestic abuser jailed for ‘horrific’ assault on ex-partner

THE sinking of a smuggling ship in Co. Mayo has been delayed due to bad weather in Ireland. The MV Shingle is currently in dry dock in New Ross Harbour in Co. Wexford, but it is due to make its way to Killala Bay where it will be purposely sunk to create Ireland’s first artificial reef. The ship, which is now owned by Ireland’s Revenue Commissioners, was seized more than a … [Read more...] about Poor weather delays sinking of smuggling ship in Co. Mayo

A MAN has been hospitalised after being attacked by a gang armed with baseball bats in Newry. The incident occurred in the Helen's Terrace area of the city at around 10.20pm on Tuesday. Investigators are looking into whether the attack is linked to damage caused to a nearby property. After responding to reports that a man had been attacked by a number of males armed with … [Read more...] about Man hospitalised after being attacked by gang armed with baseball bats in Newry

THE WIDOW of solicitor Pat Finucane has welcomed the announced today that an independent public inquiry will finally be held into his death. Despite recommendations over the years, there has been no public inquiry into the death of Mr Finucane, who was shot in front of his wife Geraldine and their three children by loyalist paramilitaries in 1989. Mrs Finucane, who was also … [Read more...] about ‘A watershed moment’: Widow of Pat Finucane welcomes announcement of public inquiry into his murder