TWO men have been jailed after taking part in rioting in Co. Antrim last summer that left people 'fearing for their lives'. At Antrim Crown Court on Friday, 28-year-old Stephen Ritchie from Bangor was sentenced to 34 months, comprising 12 months in custody and the remainder on licence. Joel Gordon, 21, from Bangor was sentenced to four years' in custody with half to be served … [Read more...] about Two men jailed over Co. Antrim rioting that left people ‘fearing for their lives’
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Irish Prison Service taking ‘extra vigilance’ after several prisoners overdose in one day at Midlands Prison
THE IRISH PRISON SERVICE (IPS) has said it is taking 'extra vigilance' after a number of prisoners overdosed in one day at Midlands Prison in Co. Laois. RTÉ News reports that several people overdosed after a drone dropped drugs into the prison yard on Friday, with four prisoners taken to hospital, one of whom remains in an induced coma. The IPS confirmed it is working with … [Read more...] about Irish Prison Service taking ‘extra vigilance’ after several prisoners overdose in one day at Midlands Prison
Man in critical condition after being found unconscious on street in Co. Antrim
A MAN is in a critical condition after being found in the street unconscious in Co. Antrim. The man was discovered with a head injury in the early hours of Saturday morning in Ballymena. Police have now launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses and information. "Police in Ballymena are appealing for witnesses and information following a report at around … [Read more...] about Man in critical condition after being found unconscious on street in Co. Antrim
Awareness walk will help support Irish in Luton living with dementia
AN awareness-raising walk will take place this month to get people talking about dementia. The Luton Dementia Awareness Walk takes place at Wardown Park where people living with dementia, as well as their families and carers, are invited to come together to highlight the condition. The event will take place in Wardown Park, Luton Organised by the Young@Heart Café - a dementia … [Read more...] about Awareness walk will help support Irish in Luton living with dementia
Aer Lingus renames popular route to honour late country star Dolly Parton
AER LINGUS has today confirmed it has renumbered its popular Dublin to Nashville route in honour of Dolly Parton. The Irish airline has paid tribute to the late country star, who died on August 25, at the age of 80, by changing the flight number for that route to EI95. “The new flight number is a nod to Dolly’s much-loved song and film 9 to 5, creating a lasting tribute on the … [Read more...] about Aer Lingus renames popular route to honour late country star Dolly Parton