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A FAMILY have paid tribute to a mother-of-seven who was found dead at a property in Coventry last week. Pauline Sweeney, 50, was found with serious stab wounds at an address in Long Close Avenue on Wednesday, March 20 and died a short time later. Her partner, 57-year-old William Brady, has been charged with murder and has been remanded into custody. In a tribute issued through … [Read more...] about Family pay tribute to mother-of-seven as partner is charged with murder

GARDAÍ in Co. Wicklow have a launched an appeal to find the owner of an urn that is inscribed with the word 'Dad'. The urn, which also has a date inscribed on it, was handed into Bray Garda Station on Sunday after being found by a member of the public. Gardaí now want to reunite the 'sentimental' piece with its owner and posted an appeal for information on the Wicklow Garda … [Read more...] about Gardaí launch appeal to find owner of urn with ‘Dad’ inscription

A WOMAN is due to appear in court today after Revenue seized €300,000 worth of cannabis at Dublin Airport on Tuesday. The 15kg of herbal cannabis was discovered vacuum-packed within the baggage of a passenger who had disembarked from a flight from Toronto, Canada. Revenue said officers made the discovery as a result of risk profiling and with the assistance of detector dog … [Read more...] about Woman due in court after €300,000 worth of cannabis seized at Dublin Airport

AN urgent appeal has been made for vital lifesaving equipment stolen from a fire station in Northern Ireland to be returned. Carryduff Fire Station was burgled last night (March 25) the PSNI confirmed today. During the incident power tools and vital equipment used to respond to car crashes were taken from the station in Co. Down. “I can confirm that power tools and pieces of … [Read more...] about ‘Incredibly disappointing’: Vital lifesaving equipment stolen from fire station

DUBLIN garden designer Peter Donegan has scooped an impressive award at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. Donegan’s show garden A Moment in Time featured in the annual event which took place this month. Built over nine days, the piece, which tells the story of an Air Force veteran who returns to a place he hoped to be able to call home, won the People’s Choice … [Read more...] about Irish garden designer scoops People’s Choice Award at Melbourne flower show