A MOTHER and her two children who were shot dead at their home in County Fermanagh last week have been laid to rest in their hometown of Barefield, County Clare. The deaths of Vanessa Whyte, 45, and her children, James Rutledge, 14, and Sara Rutledge, 13, have left two communities in deep mourning as the investigation into the suspected triple murder-suicide continues. The … [Read more...] about Suspect in Fermanagh triple-murder dies in hospital, as funerals expected later this week
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Police step in after victims lose life savings to romance scammers
POLICE have issued an urgent public appeal after recording a rise in victims of romance scams over the past month. PSNI officers have dealt with “multiple reports” from people targeted by fraudsters posing as potential romantic scammers they said today. The scams are mainly being conducted through online dating platforms, social media, and other messaging apps, the police force … [Read more...] about Police step in after victims lose life savings to romance scammers
Paul Costelloe will close inaugural Ireland Fashion Week
DESIGNER Paul Costelloe will present the closing show at the inaugural Ireland Fashion Week its organisers have confirmed. The London-based Irishman will take a central role at the new event, which is due to take place in Dublin from October 6 to 10. Galway-born tech entrepreneur Ashley McDonnell is the person bringing fashion week to Irland for the very first time. The event … [Read more...] about Paul Costelloe will close inaugural Ireland Fashion Week
Families seek truth over two Troubles-era killings
THE families of two people who were killed in Northern Ireland at the height of the Troubles have urged the government to help them find out what happened to their loved ones. Teresa Carson, 47, was found dead at the side of the Glen Road close to the junction with Shaw’s Road, Belfast in November 1974. William Marchant, 39, was shot on the Shankill Road in April 1987 and later … [Read more...] about Families seek truth over two Troubles-era killings
Justin Kelly confirmed as Ireland’s new Garda Commissioner
JUSTIN KELLY has been confirmed as Ireland’s new Garda Commissioner. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan made the announcement this morning, stating he was “very pleased” that the Government accepted his recommendation to appoint him to the role. Mr Kelly, who is currently serving as Deputy Commissioner Security, Strategy and Governance, will now assume the role of the … [Read more...] about Justin Kelly confirmed as Ireland’s new Garda Commissioner