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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Woman jailed for manslaughter after fatally stabbing partner
A WOMAN who fatally stabbed her partner has been jailed for eight-and-a-half years. Amanda McDonnell, 43, pleaded guilty last month at Liverpool Crown Court to the manslaughter of Gerard Hand. The 43-year-old sustained a single stab wound to the chest at an address on Church Walk, Bootle on November 22, 2023. He was rushed to hospital but despite the efforts of emergency … [Read more...] about Woman jailed for manslaughter after fatally stabbing partner
‘Sweet mother of Jesus!’ Listen to commentator’s ecstatic reaction as Galway defeat Dublin in All-Ireland quarter-final
GALWAY'S footballers ended a 90-year wait for a Championship win over Dublin with a superb performance at Croke park on Saturday. The Connacht champions overturned a four-point half-time deficit to win 0-17 to 0-16 and progress to the All-Ireland SFC semi-finals as they chase a first title since 2001. The victory also ended Dublin's interest in this year's Championship, having … [Read more...] about ‘Sweet mother of Jesus!’ Listen to commentator’s ecstatic reaction as Galway defeat Dublin in All-Ireland quarter-final
Sex offender who coerced and exploited 40 children is jailed for nine years
A MAN who carried out a series of online sexual offences against children across Britain has been sent to prison. Matthew Reilly, 39, from Halesowen, was sentenced to nine years at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Thursday after pleading guilty to a total of 34 sex offences in February. During their investigation, West Midlands Police identified 40 victims who lived in 27 different … [Read more...] about Sex offender who coerced and exploited 40 children is jailed for nine years
Luas services disrupted after vehicle driven on to tracks
DUBLIN'S tram system faced disruption on Saturday evening after a vehicle was driven on to the tracks. The Luas Red Line suffered significant delays following the incident, which occurred near the Blackhorse stop shortly after 7pm last night. Services later returned to normal after a crane was used to lift the vehicle from the tracks. "A reckless motorist has embedded their car … [Read more...] about Luas services disrupted after vehicle driven on to tracks