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THE MOTHER of a young man who was lured to a shed in Co. Monaghan and savagely beaten to death has appealed for information on the anniversary of his murder. Seventeen years to the day after her son Paul's death, Breege Quinn says the pain is as raw as ever. Meanwhile, An Garda Síochána say they believe 'people may be in a position now to provide answers' into the 21-year-old's … [Read more...] about ‘It’s 17 years now, it’s horrific’: Mother of Paul Quinn appeals for information on anniversary of his murder

GARDAÍ investigating terrorist financing have seized more than €100,000 following searches of three homes in the south and east of the country. The searches were carried out on Friday as part of an investigation into suspected Terrorist Financing offences contrary to the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Act, 2005. As well as the cash, electronic devices and documentation … [Read more...] about Gardaí investigating terrorist financing seize more than €100,000

TRIBUTES have been paid after the landlord of a popular Irish pub in Birmingham passed away. Originally from Co. Offaly, Eddie Fitzpatrick ran the Lamp Tavern on Barford Street for more than 30 years. Under his ownership, the tiny pub full of character and charm won awards and acclaim, being named best pub in Britain for a pint of Guinness by The Irish Post in 2012. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Tributes paid after landlord of popular Irish pub in Birmingham passes away

POLICE have appealed for information over the murder of a man in a frenzied 1994 attack at his home in Greater Manchester. Paul McGrath, 34, was stabbed 18 times at his residence in Holland Street West, Denton, in the early hours of Monday, April 7, 1997. Police believe Mr McGrath had no known grievances but was targeted due to an acquaintance of his being involved in an … [Read more...] about ‘Tell us the truth’: Appeal for information over murder of Paul McGrath in frenzied 1994 attack

A MAN who admitted to making and taking indecent images of children has been jailed for more than three years. Liam Paul McKinnon, 38, used an online file-sharing platform to engage with someone he believed was an adult with a sexual interest in children. However, McKinnon was actually communicating with an undercover police officer and was subsequently arrested. "I am pleased … [Read more...] about ‘Predatory, dangerous and opportunistic’: Man jailed for making and taking indecent images of children