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A MAN wanted by police in Northern Ireland in relation to a murder in 1979 has been arrested in Cavan. James Donegan, of Bruce Manor, Arva in Cavan, is wanted for the murder of John James Porter, who was shot dead close to his farm in Mountmorris, Co. Armagh on June 24, 1979. Mr Porter was a part-time member of the British Army’s Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR). Yesterday, on the … [Read more...] about Man arrested over 1979 murder of John James Porter in Armagh

A JEALOUS ex-boyfriend who stabbed two innocent men he didn't know has been jailed for 15 years. Police said Christopher O'Brien from Kings Road, Birmingham, was motivated by 'jealousy and rage' when he attacked the two men last year at a house where his ex-girlfriend was living. O'Brien fled the scene but was arrested days later following a police chase. He pleaded not guilty … [Read more...] about Ex-boyfriend motivated by ‘jealousy and rage’ is jailed for 15 years after stabbing two people

POLICE are investigating the theft of a car during a burglary in Newry this morning and a subsequent hit-and-run road traffic collision that left a woman in hospital. Detectives initially received a report that a white BMW X5 had been stolen from outside a house in the Dublin Road area of Cloghoge. The homeowner found the front door of their house open shortly before 10am, with … [Read more...] about Police investigate Newry burglary and subsequent hit-and-run that left woman in hospital

TAOISEACH Simon Harris has paid tribute to the families of the Stardust tragedy at a commemoration ceremony in Dublin this afternoon. Speaking at the Garden of Remembrance, Mr Harris said the names of the 48 people who died in the 1981 nightclub fire 'will never be forgotten because of you'. Earlier this year, the Taoiseach issued a state apology after an inquest found the … [Read more...] about Taoiseach pays tribute to families of Stardust victims at commemoration ceremony

A MAN has died after taking part in a diving event in Co. Donegal on Saturday. The man, aged in his 40s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene after being recovered from the water in the Teelin Bay area. A second man rescued from the water has been taken to hospital for treatment. The men were reportedly taking part in a local diving event. "Gardaí received a request for … [Read more...] about Man dies and another hospitalised following diving event in Co. Donegal