TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of a man who was injured on Bloody Sunday. Michael 'Mickey' Bridge was shot as he remonstrated with British soldiers after 17-year-old Jackie Duddy was killed in Derry in 1972. The teenager was one of thirteen people who died when the Army’s Parachute Regiment opened fire on a civil rights protest in the city. A 14th person died … [Read more...] about Tributes following death of Bloody Sunday survivor Michael Bridge
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Swimmers dive in at dusk to raise mental health cash
SWIMMERS across Ireland will be taking a dip on the early hours of the morning this week to raise funds for a mental health charity. The annual Dip@Dusk summer solstice event, which is organised by the Grow Mental Health charity, gets underway today and runs until June 21. "Summer Solstice is a time when people naturally come together to celebrate community, connection and the … [Read more...] about Swimmers dive in at dusk to raise mental health cash
Investigation underway after masked gunman shot at house
AN INVESTIGATION is underway after a man shot at a house in Co. Down. Police were called to reports of a broken window at a home in Newtownards at around 11.25pm on June 16. They later found the damage had been caused by a gunshot. “Police received a report at around 11.25pm of a broken window at a property in the Half Acre Lane area,” the PSNI said in a statement. “Officers … [Read more...] about Investigation underway after masked gunman shot at house
Dublin man charged over collision in Wales that claimed life of woman with ‘true heart of gold’
A MAN from Dublin has been charged in connection with a collision in Wales that claimed the life of a woman described as having 'a true heart of gold'. Lydia La Polla, 47, from Wrexham, died two days after the collision in the city last March. Michael Connors, 28, of Landen Road, Ballyfermot appeared before Llandudno Magistrates' Court today charged with causing death by … [Read more...] about Dublin man charged over collision in Wales that claimed life of woman with ‘true heart of gold’
Two arrested after gun, ammo and silencer seized in Dublin
TWO people have been arrested after a gun, ammunition and a silencer were seized during a search in Dublin. The discovery was made following a search under warrant at a location in the Mulhuddart, Dublin 15 area on Tuesday. The operation was conducted by the Blanchardstown Crime Task Force and Blanchardstown District Detective Unit as part of ongoing investigations into … [Read more...] about Two arrested after gun, ammo and silencer seized in Dublin