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Appeal for witnesses after man killed in Donegal crash

October 31, 2024 by

GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses after a man was killed when the car he was driving was involved in a collision in Co. Donegal. The incident happened at Kerrykeel, Co.Donegal on Tuesday, October 29. “The single vehicle collision, involving a car, occurred at approximately 3.30pm on the Shore Road at Kerrykeel,”  gardaí confirmed in a statement. "The driver of the car, a man … [Read more...] about Appeal for witnesses after man killed in Donegal crash

Couple convicted of abusing baby after ‘monstrous act’ left child permanently disabled

October 31, 2024 by

Warning: Distressing content contained in this report A COUPLE has been convicted of abusing a baby girl who was left “profoundly disabled” by the injuries she sustained. Tom Kember, 27, from Taunton, was found guilty of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, while Katherine Reilly, 25, was found guilty of child cruelty. The pair, who both hail from Taunton in … [Read more...] about Couple convicted of abusing baby after ‘monstrous act’ left child permanently disabled

Drugs, cash and illegal fireworks seized at house in Derry

October 31, 2024 by

DRUGS, cash and illegal fireworks have been seized following a search on a property in Co. Derry. PSNI officers searched the house in Ballygroll Road yesterday (October 30). They found suspected class A,B and C drugs worth £34k as well as a large sum of cash and a stash of illegal fireworks. A 31-year-old man was arrested at the scene. “A search was conducted by members of the … [Read more...] about Drugs, cash and illegal fireworks seized at house in Derry

Countdown to the White House

October 30, 2024 by

With less than a week to go before polling day, an extraordinary US Presidential election is screeching to a close. I use the word ‘screeching’ advisedly because the rhetorical exchanges between the two camps have grown into verbal fusillades. The Harris campaign has turned up the volume of its attacks on what it sees as Trump’s unfitness to serve in the White House again, … [Read more...] about Countdown to the White House

Colin Farrell raises more than €600k in Dublin Marathon challenge

October 29, 2024 by

COLIN FARRELL has raised more than €600k for a charity supporting people living with ‘butterfly skin’ by completing the Dublin Marathon. The Hollywood star, who was born in the Irish capital, was among the thousands who took to the city’s streets on Sunday for the annual race. Actor Colin Farrell completed the Dublin City Marathon on Sunday Farrell, who is currently on our … [Read more...] about Colin Farrell raises more than €600k in Dublin Marathon challenge

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