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‘Utterly disrespectful’: Man fined for filming scene of collision that claimed life of father of three

December 22, 2024 by

A MAN has been fined for filming the scene of a fatal collision and sharing it on social media. On June 4 this year, 44-year-old father-of-three Kevin Doherty from Somersham, Suffolk, died following the incident involved a car, a van and a motorcycle on the A14 westbound in Sproughton. This week, Arturas Motuzis pleaded guilty to sharing the video and using his phone while … [Read more...] about ‘Utterly disrespectful’: Man fined for filming scene of collision that claimed life of father of three

Young woman dies in suspected hit-and-run in Co. Limerick

December 22, 2024 by

A YOUNG woman has died following a suspected hit-and-run incident in Co. Limerick. According to gardaí, the collision occurred at the entrance of a private property in Rathkeale at around 12.15pm on Saturday. A female pedestrian, aged in her 20s, was injured in the incident and taken to University Hospital Limerick, where she was later pronounced deceased. It is believed the … [Read more...] about Young woman dies in suspected hit-and-run in Co. Limerick

‘No remorse’: Man found guilty of string of sexual offences against young girl

December 22, 2024 by

A MAN has been found guilty of a string of sexual offences against a young girl following a seven-day trial at Chester Crown Court. Connor Behan, 33, of Heath Avenue, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, was this week found guilty by a unanimous verdict of counts of multiple rapes of a girl under 13. He was also convicted of multiple sexual assaults by touching of a child under 13 and … [Read more...] about ‘No remorse’: Man found guilty of string of sexual offences against young girl

Appeal for information after man injured in Dublin shooting

December 22, 2024 by

GARDAÍ have appealed for information after a man was injured in a shooting in Dublin. The incident occurred at a residence in the Shancastle Close / Shancastle Avenue area of Clondalkin, Dublin 22 at around 9.15pm on Friday, December 20. A man in his 20s was subsequently treated at Connolly Memorial Hospital for injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. The scene … [Read more...] about Appeal for information after man injured in Dublin shooting

Man suffers broken jaw after being attacked by four people in Belfast

December 22, 2024 by

POLICE have appealed for information after a man sustained a broken jaw during an attack in Belfast. The incident occurred in the Donegall Square West area of Belfast at around 11.30pm on Friday, December 20. The man, aged in his 20s, is reported to have been assaulted by four unknown males. "Our appeal is to anyone who saw what happened, and who hasn't spoken with us yet, to … [Read more...] about Man suffers broken jaw after being attacked by four people in Belfast

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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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