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Police name woman found dead in Fermanagh as murder inquiry launched

March 10, 2026 by

POLICE have named a woman who was found dead at a property in Fermanagh over the weekend. Ellie Flanagan’s body was found at an address in the Corban Avenue area of Enniskillen on March 23. The 23-year-old, who hailed from Enniskillen, worked in child care locally and was well-known among the community. Her body was discovered by police officers who were carrying out enquiries … [Read more...] about Police name woman found dead in Fermanagh as murder inquiry launched

Tributes paid to 11-year-old schoolboy who died in Belfast collision

March 10, 2026 by

A BOY who died in a collision in Belfast has been named. Mason Keilhauer was struck by a car on the Shankhill Road at around 7.25pm on March 7. The 11-year-old, from the Shankhill area, was taken to hospital following the incident which happened. He later died in hospital the PSNI have confirmed. “At approximately 7.25pm on Saturday evening, we received a report of a collision … [Read more...] about Tributes paid to 11-year-old schoolboy who died in Belfast collision

Fundraiser set up to support young family of Co. Down actor in ‘last stages of life’

March 8, 2026 by

A FUNDRAISER has been set up to support the young family of a Co. Down actor who revealed this week that he was in the 'last stages of life'. Finnian Garbutt, star of BBC One's daytime police drama Hope Street, revealed the devastating news this week, having first been diagnosed with skin cancer four years ago. The fundraiser has been set up to help provide financial support … [Read more...] about Fundraiser set up to support young family of Co. Down actor in ‘last stages of life’

Rare lions will be ‘fondly remembered’ after being put to sleep at Belfast Zoo

March 8, 2026 by

BELFAST ZOO has said two rare lions who were recently put to sleep will be 'fondly remembered by the staff who cared for them and the thousands of visitors who loved them'. Barbary lioness Thheiba was euthanised to end her suffering following a veterinary assessment, having experienced mobility issues and weight loss in recent weeks. Given that lions are highly-social pride … [Read more...] about Rare lions will be ‘fondly remembered’ after being put to sleep at Belfast Zoo

PSNI working with gardaí after armed robbers flee across border following pursuit

March 8, 2026 by

THE PSNI has said it is working with An Garda Síochána after armed robbers fled across the border following a police pursuit. Two men robbed a newsagents in Lisburn on Saturday afternoon before making off in a white Audi A3, with police subsequently pursuing the vehicle. After driving on the wrong side of the road and going around a roundabout the wrong way, the suspect vehicle … [Read more...] about PSNI working with gardaí after armed robbers flee across border following pursuit

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April 15, 1974

On this day in 1974, Neil Cusack of Co. Limerick was the first Irishman to with the Boston Marathon. The first Boston Marathon took place in 1897, and was won by Irish-American athlete John McDermott with a time of 2:55:10. Cusack’s record-setting victory was a significant improvement, with a time of 2:13:39. He went on to compete in the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, Canada, where he placed 55th, and won the Dublin Marathon in 1981 with a time of 2:13:58.

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