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A MAN from Ireland has been sentenced to 26 years in prison in England after being found guilty of a string of historic sexual offences against children. Steven McNally, 67, abused five children while working as a Scout leader in Nottingham and as a housemaster at a Catholic children's home in the city. McNally was extradited from his home in Ireland to stand trial at … [Read more...] about Man from Ireland sentenced to 26 years for historic sexual abuse of children at Catholic care home

A MAN has died following an explosion at a hostel in Dublin. The incident occurred at the premises on Little Britain Street, Dublin 7, on Thursday. According to Independent.ie, gardaí believe the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device detonating under the deceased man's bed. The Defence Forces subsequently carried out analysis and clearance of the scene, which … [Read more...] about Man dies following explosion at Dublin hostel

TWO men have been handed suspended sentences following an investigation into the large-scale supply of cocaine by the UVF in East Belfast. The pair were arrested following searches carried out in the area in 2018 by the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF). A spokesperson for the PCTF said the convictions show they are 'committed to disrupting the activities of those involved … [Read more...] about Two men sentenced following investigation into UVF drugs operation

THE PSNI has apologised to the family of a murder victim after the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland identified significant failings by officers in the days before the killing. Glenn Quinn, 47, was found beaten to death in his Carrickfergus home on Saturday, January 4, 2020 following a 'shocking and brutal attack'. In the wake of Ombudsman Marie Anderson's findings, the … [Read more...] about PSNI apologises to murder victim’s family after Ombudsman finds significant failings by police in days before death

SONY PICTURES CLASSICS has acquired the rights to the eponymous debut film from Belfast rappers Kneecap. The company moved swiftly ahead of the movie's premiere at the Sundance Festival on Thursday, the first Irish language film to screen at the prestigious event. Starring band members Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí as well as Oscar nominee Michael Fassbender, the film has … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Classics snaps up ‘raucous’ debut film from Belfast rappers Kneecap