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‘Dangerous predator’ jailed for multiple child sex offences

July 2, 2024 by

A ‘dangerous predator’ who targeted children has been jailed for multiple historic sex offences. Gavin Corcoran was charged with eight offences against minors after his victims came forward and revealed the abuse they suffered at his hands. In 2020 a 14-year-old girl told police that Corcoran had sexually assaulted her when she was 10 years old. Two other women then came … [Read more...] about ‘Dangerous predator’ jailed for multiple child sex offences

Murder investigation launched after man killed in ‘violent assault’

July 2, 2024 by

A MURDER investigation has been launched after a man was found dead at a house in Greater Manchester. Fintan McDwyer, 64, was found dead at the property in Platt Lane, Fallowfield at around 8.50am yesterday morning (July 1). Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers have today confirmed that they have launched a murder investigation, as they believe that a “violent assault” took … [Read more...] about Murder investigation launched after man killed in ‘violent assault’

Free contraception scheme extension takes effect in Ireland at a cost of €48m

July 2, 2024 by

THE extension of free contraception to women aged 32-35 has taken effect in Ireland this week. From yesterday (July 1) the service, which provides free contraception options to women across the country, was expanded to include those up to the age of 35. The move means that all women aged 17 to 35 are now supported under the service, which covers the cost of consultations with … [Read more...] about Free contraception scheme extension takes effect in Ireland at a cost of €48m

Tom Parker-Bowles among winners as Boisdsale hosts annual media awards lunch

July 2, 2024 by

AN annual awards ceremony celebrating leading media figures in Britain has taken place in London. Boisdale Life Editor’s Lunch and Awards 2024 was held at Boisdale Canary Wharf, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. The magazine, which was founded 10 years ago, annually honours Britian’s “esteemed writers, journalists and cultural commentators” at its popular awards … [Read more...] about Tom Parker-Bowles among winners as Boisdsale hosts annual media awards lunch

Belfast churchgoers hear call for divine intervention to ‘put England out of the Euros’

June 30, 2024 by

CHURCHGOERS in Belfast have heard a member of the faithful ask for divine intervention to stop England winning the European Championships. The petition to the Blessed Virgin Mary was made on Thursday on the final day of the Novena at Clonard Monastery in the west of the city. The annual religious event sees prayers and petitions offered to Our Lady of Perpetual Help over nine … [Read more...] about Belfast churchgoers hear call for divine intervention to ‘put England out of the Euros’

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Irish American author of “Angela’s Ashes” and Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt passed away on July 19, 2009 in New York after battling melanoma cancer. Originally born in Brooklyn to Malachy and Angela McCourt, his parents moved the family back to Limerick after the death of his younger sister Margaret. The McCourts sunk very deep into poverty and this became the influence behind his autobiography “Angela’s Ashes.” In addition to writing, Frank McCourt had a successful career as a teacher.

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