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Family of man shot dead by British soldier during Troubles receive MoD settlement

November 14, 2024 by

THE family of a man who was shot dead by a British soldier in Derry at the height of the Troubles have received a ‘significant’ settlement from the Ministry of Defence (MoD). William McGreanery died in the early hours of September 15, 1971, after a soldier opened fire from an army lookout at a junction in the city. The 41-year-old, who worked as a shop assistant, was shot by a … [Read more...] about Family of man shot dead by British soldier during Troubles receive MoD settlement

Man charged with murdering his father at five-star hotel in Ireland

November 14, 2024 by

A MAN has been charged with the murder of his father at a luxury hotel in Co. Laois. Tourist Henry McGowan, of Clinton Street in Brooklyn, New York, was charged with murder following an incident at The Lodge at the Ballyfin Demense estate in Ballyfin. An investigation is underway into the death of a man at the five star Ballyfin Estate in Co Laois His father, John McGowan, was … [Read more...] about Man charged with murdering his father at five-star hotel in Ireland

Heroin worth €36k seized by gardaí in Galway

November 14, 2024 by

TWO people have been arrested after heroin worth €36k was seized by gardaí in Co. Galway. The drugs were found when officers from the Galway Divisional Drugs Unit stopped a car in Cappataggle at around 11pm last night (November 13). Gardaí seized heroin worth an estimated €36k in Galway last night Upon inspection, heroin worth an estimated €35,700 was found in the … [Read more...] about Heroin worth €36k seized by gardaí in Galway

Gardaí renew appeal for Co. Meath teen missing since last week

November 14, 2024 by

GARDAÍ are today renewing their appeal for information on teenage girl who is missing from Co. Meath. Chloe McDonagh, 15, who is missing from Navan, was last seen in Ashbourne town centre on Thursday, November 7 at approximately 2pm. Chloe is described as being approximately 5' 5" in height, with a slim build. She has long blonde hair and blue eyes. It is not known what she was … [Read more...] about Gardaí renew appeal for Co. Meath teen missing since last week

Andrew Scott joins Paul Mescal on red carpet for world premiere of Gladiator II

November 14, 2024 by

PAUL MESCAl wowed the crowds in London last night as the world premiere of Gladiator II took place in Leicester Square. The Normal People actor, who hails from Maynooth in Co. Kildare, was joined by a host of the stars from the film, including Denzel Washintgon, Connie Nielson and Pedro Pascal, as well as the film’s director Ridley Scott. Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal attend the … [Read more...] about Andrew Scott joins Paul Mescal on red carpet for world premiere of Gladiator II

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October 25, 1818

On this day in 1818, Irish Opera singer Catherine Hayes was born in Limerick. Hayes had a house cleaning position at Lord Limerick’s house. There Dr. Knox, Bishop of Limerick for the Church of Ireland, overheard her singing. He launched her career and arranged her education. She went on to study in Paris and Milan for five years. Hayes made her debut at the Italian Opera in Marseilles in May of 1845. She became one of the most sought after opera singers in Europe. She returned to Ireland during the Great Famine and gave a performance of Bellini’s “La sonnambula” in Limerick at the Theater Royal. Catherine Hayes also gained much success after touring America. She was the great great aunt to Irish American actress and singer Helen Hayes.

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