A MURDER investigation is underway after a man died days after being assaulted in Co. Cork. Ian Baitson, 33, is believed to have been attacked with a sword during the incident in Cobh on Friday, March 15. He was taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead on Tuesday. A post-mortem was carried out today and while the results have not been released for … [Read more...] about Murder investigation launched after man dies days after Co. Cork assault
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Woman from Co. Armagh jailed after conning employers out of more than £200,000
A WOMAN from Co. Armagh has been jailed after she conned two employers out of more than £200,000. At Craigavon Crown Court on Wednesday, 45-year-old Lisa McGuckin was sentenced to a total of 23 months, half of which is to be served on licence. "The victims in these crimes were a local business and a local charity in the Portadown area," said Detective Inspector Foley of the … [Read more...] about Woman from Co. Armagh jailed after conning employers out of more than £200,000
Dublin firefighter visiting Boston for St Patrick’s Day is charged with rape
A DUBLIN firefighter visiting Boston for St Patrick's Day has been charged with raping a woman in the city. Terrence Crosbie, 37, was detained on a plane as he attempted to leave the United States three days before his scheduled departure date. He has since been ordered to surrender his passport and is due to return to court next month. 'Attempting to leave the country' Police … [Read more...] about Dublin firefighter visiting Boston for St Patrick’s Day is charged with rape
Man arrested after Revenue seize more than €2m worth of cigarettes
A MAN has been arrested after Revenue officers seized 2.4m cigarettes with a retail value or more than €2m. The discovery was made in Co. Wexford on Tuesday as part of a joint intelligence-led operation conducted by Revenue's Customs Service and An Garda Síochána. The cigarettes, branded 'Richmond', represented a potential loss to the exchequer of more than €1.5m. The arrested … [Read more...] about Man arrested after Revenue seize more than €2m worth of cigarettes
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar resigns
IN a move that has shocked the political establishments in Ireland and Britain, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has resigned. The Fine Gael leader said his decision to step down is for both "personal and political" reasons. The Tánaiste Micheál Martin said Taoiseach Varadkar's announcement is "unprecedented in many ways". Varadkar is leader of the three party coalition (Fine Gael, … [Read more...] about Taoiseach Leo Varadkar resigns