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THE FAMILY of a man who died after being punched by his friend have spoken of their suffering after his killer was jailed. David James Conville, 34, died three days after he was assaulted at his Belfast home by Edward Kelly in May 2022. Mr Conville's family said his grief-stricken mother died of a broken heart months after his death. At Belfast Crown Court today, 31-year-old … [Read more...] about ‘Taken in the most cruel way’: Family of fatal assault victim speak of suffering after man jailed

GARDAÍ have launched an investigation after a man's body was discovered Co. Monaghan this morning. Investigators attended the scene at Dunsinare, Monaghan Town after being alerted at around 7.50am. Gardaí say they will await the results of a post-mortem examination before determining the course of their investigation. The scene was preserved for a technical examination while … [Read more...] about Investigation launched after man’s body discovered in Co. Monaghan

A MURDERER who tried to dispose of his victim's body by weighing it down in a Co. Antrim reservoir has been told he must serve at least 21 years in prison. Michael Campbell, 34, was previously handed a life sentence after admitting to the murder of 54-year-old Roy Reynolds at a flat in Rathcoole in March 2022. Mr Reynolds, known to his loved ones as Fobby, sustained more than … [Read more...] about Pair sentenced over ‘disturbing’ murder of Co. Antrim man whose body was dumped in reservoir

SCOTTISH football club Celtic have released a new jersey to celebrate the side's Irish foundations. The shirt is part of a new Origins range from the club and kit manufacturer Adidas. It follows on from a similar range released last year that coincided with the club's 135th anniversary and which also paid tribute to the side's Irish roots. "Thousands upon thousands have sailed … [Read more...] about Celtic release new jersey to celebrate club’s Irish foundations

A TEENAGER will appear at the Old Bailey today after being charged with murdering a man who died following an attack in west London. John Cavanagh was assaulted in Dawley Avenue, Uxbridge at around 8pm on Monday, March 4. Police officers and the London Ambulance Service were called to the scene and he was taken to hospital, where he later died. A post-mortem confirmed the cause … [Read more...] about Teenager appears in court charged with murder of John Cavanagh