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Investigation launched after sudden deaths of two young people on same street within days of each other

June 6, 2024 by

POLICE are investigating after two young people died suddenly on the same street in Newry within days of each other. A man and woman, who were both aged in their 20s, both died in the Sandys Street area of the city, the PSNI has confirmed. Police received a report of the man’s death on Sunday evening, June 2 whilst the second report of the woman’s death was received last night … [Read more...] about Investigation launched after sudden deaths of two young people on same street within days of each other

Increased fines for airlines carrying passengers without correct documentation into Ireland

June 6, 2024 by

AIRLINES carrying passengers into Ireland without the correct documentation will face harsher fines under proposed new legislation. Carriers found to have transported individuals with incorrect - or without any - identity documentation could face a €5k fine under the proposals, which is an increase on the current €3k fine issued in such situations. The new measures have been … [Read more...] about Increased fines for airlines carrying passengers without correct documentation into Ireland

Police appeal for witnesses after two men and a woman attacked outside bar

June 6, 2024 by

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two men and a woman were attacked outside a bar in Derry. PSNI officers were called to the incident outside a bar on Strand Road, in the Waterloo Place area, at around 10.30pm on Sunday, May 26. Three people were injured in the attack, which saw a man sustain a jaw injury after being thrown against shutters and kicked while on the … [Read more...] about Police appeal for witnesses after two men and a woman attacked outside bar

Campaign launched to recruit 650 Garda reserves to the force – with annual payment increased

June 6, 2024 by

A RECRUITMENT campaign has been launched to attract 650 new members of the Garda reserves team to the force. Applications for the volunteer service, which is drawn from local community members across the country, are now open. Announcing the recruitment drive this week, Ireland’s Minister for Justice Helen McEntee confirmed that the annual stipend for the positions has also … [Read more...] about Campaign launched to recruit 650 Garda reserves to the force – with annual payment increased

Man accused of headbutting Roy Keane at the Emirates Stadium found guilty

June 6, 2024 by

The 43-year-old man accused of headbutting former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has been found guilty today The incident between Scott Law and Roy Keane happened during Arsenal's 3-1 victory over Manchester United last September. Scott Law went on trial last week after pleading not guilty to a charge of common assault. The issue took place when Keane and his fellow Sky … [Read more...] about Man accused of headbutting Roy Keane at the Emirates Stadium found guilty

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Irish American author of “Angela’s Ashes” and Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt passed away on July 19, 2009 in New York after battling melanoma cancer. Originally born in Brooklyn to Malachy and Angela McCourt, his parents moved the family back to Limerick after the death of his younger sister Margaret. The McCourts sunk very deep into poverty and this became the influence behind his autobiography “Angela’s Ashes.” In addition to writing, Frank McCourt had a successful career as a teacher.

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