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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

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

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

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

A CEREMONY has been held in Dublin honouring the lives of those who have died in road traffic accidents over the past year. The event, hosted by Dublin City Council and organised by its Road Safety Department, featured a minute’s silence held in memory of those victims. Speaking at the ceremony, Lord Mayor of Dublin James Geoghegan said it was “a vital opportunity for all of us … [Read more...] about Minute’s silence held in honour of Irish victims of road traffic accidents