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LEGENDARY GAA commentator Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh was described as the 'grandfather' to the nation as he was laid to rest in his native Co. Kerry on Saturday. Ó Muircheartaigh's coffin was draped in a Kerry flag as it was carried into St Mary's Church in Dingle. While those gathered heard of Ó Muircheartaigh's love for the county, Fr Michael Moynihan explained how the … [Read more...] about Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh hailed as ‘grandfather’ to the nation as he is laid to rest

A MAN who was found in possession of a British Army member's vehicle registration has been handed a 30-month sentence. Gabriel Meehan, 45, pleaded guilty to terrorism-related offences in connection with an attack at Enniskillen Police Station in 2021, which was claimed by the Continuity IRA. He was also sentenced over a number of security alerts between March 13-19, 2021, and … [Read more...] about Man jailed after pleading guilty to terrorism-related offences

A MAN who abused a girl over a two-year period been jailed for 15 years. Daniel O'Brien, of Kursaal Way, Southend, Essex, abused the girl between 2017 and 2019 before the offences were reported to police in 2021. The 38-year-old was charged with three counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault and two counts of assault by penetration and was convicted on all counts in April … [Read more...] about Man who abused girl over two-year period is jailed for 15 years

TAOISEACH Simon Harris has spoken out after a bomb threat was made on his home last night. Speaking in Brussels today, where Mr Harris is attending a two-day meeting of the European Council, he has said the threat, which was made while he was away but his young family were at home, was “utterly unacceptable”. “I have young children, I have a wife and this is an utterly … [Read more...] about Bomb threat on Taoiseach’s home ‘utterly unacceptable’

A CHARITY in London which provides services for the Irish community across the city is raffling a once in a lifetime prize in its latest fundraising drive. The London Irish Centre (LIC) in Camden is offering the chance for one lucky person – and their friend – to meet global superstar Ed Sheeran on his world tour. Sheeran, whose own family roots lie in Belfast and Wexford, is a … [Read more...] about Ed Sheeran will fly two fans to his Cyprus gig from anywhere in the world to support London Irish charity