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A BURGLAR who went on a £240,000 crime spree last summer, during which he stole items ranging from cars to a child's bike, has been jailed for more than 12 years. Thomas McDonagh, 44, also caused £50,000 worth of damage as he carried out his crimes across Coventry between May and August 2023. His offending was brought to a halt when police found him hiding under a bed, after … [Read more...] about Brazen burglar who stole £240,000 worth of goods in summer crime spree is jailed for 12 years

THREE people have been left with serious injuries following an aggravated burglary in Cork. Two women and a man were taken to hospital following the incident, which occurred at around 6am on Wednesday at a house on Millerd Street. Gardaí have launched an investigation and revealed a sum of cash was taken during the burglary. "Three occupants in the house, two women and a man, … [Read more...] about Three people treated in hospital for serious injuries following aggravated burglary in Cork

TRIBUTES have been paid to an Irishman who died following a collision in Australia on Monday. Ryan Straney, 27, died in the four-vehicle collision at around 4.40am on the Pacific Motorway near Wahroonga, around 20km north of Sydney. New South Wales Police believe a vehicle travelling southbound collided with three vehicles travelling northbound. They added that a 96-year-old … [Read more...] about GAA club pays tribute to ‘true gael’ after Irishman dies in Australia collision

PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins has paid tribute following the death of lifelong trade unionist Sam Nolan. The political activist, who hailed from Dublin, died “peacefully” at Tallaght University Hospital on April 14, his family confirmed in a statement. He is “deeply regretted by his loving partner Helena (Sheehan), children Brent, Mark, Conor, Paula and Aileen, sons-in-law, … [Read more...] about ‘An outstanding figure’: President’s tribute following death of trade unionist Sam Nolan

THE Taoiseach has agreed €3m will be spent on road safety initiatives and driver education schemes across Ireland. Simon Harris has met with Road Safety Authority (RSA) CEO Sam Waide and Chairperson Liz O’Donnell to discuss what action can be taken in response to the rising level of deaths on the nation’s roads. Some 58 people have been killed on Ireland’s roads so far in 2024 … [Read more...] about €3m for safety and driver education schemes to tackle ‘unacceptable’ rise in deaths on Irish roads