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Man in his 30s dies in Co. Galway collision

December 22, 2024 by

A MAN in his 30s have died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Co. Galway. The incident occurred at Moorock, Ballycumber, in the early hours of Sunday morning "The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a man aged in his 30s, was fatally injured. No other injuries were reported," read a statement from gardaí. The man's body was removed from the scene to the … [Read more...] about Man in his 30s dies in Co. Galway collision

Two arrested after gardaí seize €185,000 worth of suspected ecstasy and cocaine

December 22, 2024 by

TWO people have been arrested after gardaí seized €185,000 worth of suspected ecstasy and cocaine in Co. Cork. The discovery was made at around 4pm on Saturday at a residence in the Douglas area. A man in his 20s and a woman in her 30s have since detained for offences contrary to Section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977. Saturday's operation was conducted as part of Operation … [Read more...] about Two arrested after gardaí seize €185,000 worth of suspected ecstasy and cocaine

Man stabbed in eye during aggravated burglary in Derry

December 22, 2024 by

A MAN has been stabbed in the eye with a screwdriver during an aggravated burglary in Derry on Saturday. "It was reported that at around 4am two men attended a flat in the Canterbury Park area and assaulted the male occupant, stabbing him in the eye with a screwdriver," said Detective Sergeant Lizzie Ballentine. "He made off from the scene and the alarm was raised. "The victim … [Read more...] about Man stabbed in eye during aggravated burglary in Derry

Man due in court charged with murder of teacher

December 22, 2024 by

A MAN has been charged with murder following the death of a teacher in South London. Gemma Devonish, 42, was found with stab wounds at an address in Nutfield Close in Carshalton, South London on Thursday evening. Sadly, Ms Devonish was pronounced dead at the scene. Police revealed on Friday that a 38-year-old man known to Ms Devonish had been arrested on suspicion of her … [Read more...] about Man due in court charged with murder of teacher

Irish Liverpool fan banned over racist abuse of own club’s player

December 22, 2024 by

AN IRISH Liverpool fan has been handed a football banning order after being convicted of a hate crime at a Liverpool match. Alan Maher, 55, from Co. Meath, pleaded guilty to shouting racist abuse at one of his own club's players during the Reds' game with Bournemouth on September 21. The Anfield clash saw Liverpool move top of the table after a 3-0 win over the Cherries. Mayer … [Read more...] about Irish Liverpool fan banned over racist abuse of own club’s player

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June 10, 2000

Frank Patterson, known as “Ireland’s Golden Tenor”, died on this day in 2000 at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Born in Co. Tipperary in 1938, Patterson started singing as a young boy with his local church choir. He moved to Dublin in 1961 to enroll at the National Academy of Theater and studied acting and received vocal training. While studying in Paris, he caught the attention of Philips Recording Company after a radio broadcast. He signed a deal with the company and recorded his first record “My Dear Native Land.” He moved to the U.S. where he achieved the most success, selling out New York’s Carnegie Hall. He performed for Presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton.

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