MOURNERS at a funeral for a man murdered in Co. Down last weekend have heard how he was a 'kind, thoughtful, gentle person' who was always willing help out others. Stephen Brannigan, 56, was found dead at a house in the Marian Park area of Downpatrick last Sunday, two hours after parish priest Fr John Murray was attacked at St Patrick's Church in the town. Hugh Malone, 30, … [Read more...] about ‘Kind, thoughtful, gentle’: Co Down murder victim Stephen Brannigan is laid to rest
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‘Deeply shocking’: Man dies and woman injured in Co. Antrim hit-and-run
A MAN has died and a woman has been injured following a hit-and-run incident in Co. Antrim. The incident happened in the Ballyeaston Road area of Ballyclare shortly before 10.35pm on Friday. A man has been arrested in relation to the collision and remains in police custody. "Shortly before 10.35pm it was reported that two pedestrians, one male and one female, were struck by a … [Read more...] about ‘Deeply shocking’: Man dies and woman injured in Co. Antrim hit-and-run
Personal loans in Ireland hit record high especially for car payments
PEOPLE taking out personal loans in Ireland hit record highs in the first quarter of 2025. Personal loans were up across all fields, particularly in car financing, according to new figures from the Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI). The newest BPFI Personal Loans Report reveals that the number of car loans increased by 20% year-on-year to 19,552, while the total … [Read more...] about Personal loans in Ireland hit record high especially for car payments
Asylum seekers who get DEA from the government increased by thousands last year
IRELAND'S asylum system is under increasing pressure as the number of people receiving daily allowance payments continues to rise. According to the latest data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), over 18,500 people sought asylum in Ireland in 2024. This surge is reflected in the sharp rise in the number of recipients of the Daily Expense Allowance (DEA), with 7,000 more … [Read more...] about Asylum seekers who get DEA from the government increased by thousands last year
Belfast councillor condemns series of ‘mindless’ attacks on 5G masts
A BELFAST councillor has blasted those responsible for a recent spate of attacks on 5G masts in the city. Multiple masts have been targeted recently the PSNI have confirmed, with the latest incident happening last night. Police were called to reports of a mast being set alight in the Annadale Embankment area of south Belfast yesterday evening (August 13). "Officers attended, … [Read more...] about Belfast councillor condemns series of ‘mindless’ attacks on 5G masts