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Arrest made after man found dead at house in Dublin

October 29, 2024 by

GARDAÍ have made an arrest after a man was found dead at a house in west Dublin. Officers were called to a property at Old Bridge Park in Lucan yesterday morning (October 28). A man in his late 40s was found inside the property and was pronounced dead at the scene. Gardai forensic teams pictured at the scene in Lucan, Dublin Another man, aged in his 20s, has since been arrested … [Read more...] about Arrest made after man found dead at house in Dublin

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

Two arrests made after body of missing man found

October 29, 2024 by

TWO people have been arrested after the body of a missing man was found in Co. Wexford. Stephen Ring, 27, was reported missing from his home in Wexford on October 14. On October 27, Gardaí stood down the search for the young man, after a body was found in Shelmalier Commons. “Following the discovery of a male body in Wexford, the missing person appeal for Stephen Ring, 27 years … [Read more...] about Two arrests made after body of missing man found

Increased police presence after sexual attack on teenager

October 29, 2024 by

POLICE patrols have been increased in Derry after a teenager was sexually assaulted in the city. The woman was targeted in the Bank Place area of the city at around 1.30am on October 26. She has been left “traumatised" by the attack, the PSNI confirmed today as they appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident or who attempted to help the victim to come forward. “We have a … [Read more...] about Increased police presence after sexual attack on teenager

Appeal for information after man has ear bitten off in pub attack

October 29, 2024 by

POLICE are appealing for witness after a man had his ear bitten off in an attack in Co. Antrim. The victim was leaving a pub in Ballymoney Street, Ballymena at arund 2am yesterday morning (October 28) when the attack happened. “It was reported to police that at around 2.10am, as a man was leaving the premises he was approached from behind by a unknown male who, without … [Read more...] about Appeal for information after man has ear bitten off in pub attack

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On this day in 2007, U2 frontman Bono formally accepted an honorary knighthood. It was bestowed upon him by British Ambassador to Ireland David Reddaway at a ceremony in Dublin. Bono joked that his youngest son believed he was instead being made a Jedi, and was disappointed about the lack of light sabers at the event. The singer, whose real name is Paul Hewson, was awarded the honor in recognition of his outstanding contribution to music and of his humanitarian work. His official title is Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Other non-British citizens to receive this title are Bill Gates, former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, and filmmaker Steven Spielberg.

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