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A MAN who killed a pedestrian in a road rage attack has been jailed for 14 years. Jake McIntyre, 29, struck Andrew Peart with a tyre lever before punching him in the attack in Guide Post, Northumberland, on August 22 last year. Mr Peart, 39, initially appeared fine after the assault but was admitted to hospital several hours later and was found to have sustained catastrophic … [Read more...] about Man jailed for 14 years after killing pedestrian in road rage attack

TWO people have died following a helicopter crash in Co. Westmeath on Tuesday. The single-engine helicopter crashed at around 3.30pm at a farm between Killucan and Raharney, The two men aboard the helicopter, both aged in their 40s, were pronounced dead at the scene. Both bodies were taken to the Regional Hospital Mullingar, where post-mortem examinations are due to take … [Read more...] about Two people die in Co. Westmeath helicopter crash

GARDAÍ are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Aurel Hoxha, who was last seen a week ago. Aurel was reported missing from his home in Clontarf, Dublin 3, last Wednesday, July 24. He was last seen at approximately midday that day. Aurel is described as being just under six feet in height, with a slim build, brown hair and brown eyes. When … [Read more...] about Gardaí appeal for information on teen missing from Dublin home for a week

GARDAÍ are investigating a suspected cock fighting event after 15 dead roosters were found at a home in Co. Monaghan. Officers were called at 11am on July 27 to reports of suspected cock fighting taking place at a private residence in Emyvale. People fled the scene as the officers arrived at the home, where 15 dead roosters were found alongside evidence of cock fighting. “A … [Read more...] about People flee scene as 15 dead roosters found at alleged cock fighting event

AN eighteenth century church settlement in Northern Ireland has been given UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Gracehill Moravian Church in County Antrim is one of the nhe newest UNESCO World Heritage Sites after being added to the list at the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee held earlier this week. The site, located in the Georgian village of Gracehill, is Northern … [Read more...] about Ancient church settlement in Northern Ireland awarded UNESCO World Heritage List status