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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

A SUSPICIOUS object that sparked a security alert in Co. Armagh on Tuesday evening has been declared a hoax. The object was found at around 8.45pm in the Upper Church Lane area of Portadown. A public safety operation was implemented, which involved roads being closed in the surrounding area and a number of homes being evacuated. "Ammunition Technical Officers were tasked to the … [Read more...] about Suspicious object that saw Co. Armagh homes evacuated is declared a hoax

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

THE FAMILY of a teenage boy who was killed in an e-scooter collision have paid tribute to their “beloved son”. Michael Joseph 'Joe' Carthy was killed when the e-scooter he was riding was involved in a collision on the Tullaroan road in Bonnettstown, Kilkenny shortly before 6.30pm on Saturday evening, July 27. The 14-year-old, from Bonnettstown in Kilkenny City, was taken to St … [Read more...] about ‘Heartbroken’ family of 14-year-old killed in e-scooter collision pay tribute