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GARDAÍ have appealed for information on the 13th anniversary of a fatal hit-and-run in Co. Monaghan. In the early hours of Sunday, June 26, 2011, Fintan Traynor was struck by a car as he walked home after a night out in Castleblayney. The body of the 20-year-old was discovered by his uncle later that morning. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop and fled the scene of the … [Read more...] about Appeal for information on 13th anniversary of fatal Co. Monaghan hit-and-run

A BOY has been left with life-threatening injuries following a collision involving a quad bike in Co. Derry. The 14-year-old was taken to hospital following the single-vehicle collision, which occurred in the Ballygudden Road area of Eglington at around 11.30am on Tuesday. Police have now appealed for information about the incident. "Shortly before 11.30am, it was reported that … [Read more...] about Boy sustains life-threatening injuries after quad bike collision in Derry

TWO men have been sentenced for their role in a 'savage' assault that left the victim with life-changing injuries. Anthony Harrison was today sentenced to nine-and-a-half years' imprisonment after being convicted of grievous bodily harm with intent over the 2022 assault. The 32-year-old from Newtownabbey will serve half his sentence in custody and half on licence. Also at … [Read more...] about Pair sentenced over ‘savage’ assault that left Belfast man with live-changing injuries

A MAN in his 40s who believed he was communicating online with a 12-year-old girl has been sentenced to eight months in prison. William Alastair Hall was sentenced at Craigavon Crown Court on Tuesday for attempted sexual communication with a child and attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity. The 48-year-old from the Lisburn area will be placed on the Sex … [Read more...] about Man sentenced for attempted sexual communication with a child

Former Sky Sports pundit and former footballer Chris Kamara has paid tribute to legendary GAA commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh, who passed away at the age of 93 this week. Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh is forever known as one of the GAA's greatest voices. The Kerry native began his sports commentary work in 1949 and retired in 2010 after many years of service. Tributes across … [Read more...] about Chris Kamara leads tributes to legendary GAA figure Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh