A WOMAN who entered a home that was on fire to rescue a teenager trapped inside has been honoured for her bravery. Belfast woman Naomi Mainwaring was working from home, during Storm Eowyn, on January 24 when a neighbour knocked on her door asking for help. The woman had been searching for her 13-year-old grandson after a fire started in her kitchen but could not find him. Ms … [Read more...] about Woman who saved teenager from house fire honoured with bravery award
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Police name man who died following incident outside bar in Co. Armagh
POLICE have named a man who died following an incident outside a bar in Co. Armagh. Officers were called to the William Street area of Lurgan at around 1am on October 19 where it was reported that a man had fallen while attempting to re-enter a bar. Robert Paczkowski died following an incident outside a bar in Co. Armagh He was treated for injuries to his head at the scene of … [Read more...] about Police name man who died following incident outside bar in Co. Armagh
Teenager given community service order in connection with Belfast riots
A TEENAGER has been sentenced for his involvement in riots which erupted in Belfast in last year. Diego Audley, of Mahee Close in the Belvoir estate area of south Belfast, was sentenced at Belfast Crown Court yesterday for his role in the disorder in the city in summer 2024. The 19-year-old pleaded guilty to riot and riotous behaviour at earlier hearings and was sentenced to a … [Read more...] about Teenager given community service order in connection with Belfast riots
Texan billionaire’s private whiskey distillery plan in Kilkenny causes backlash
A PROPOSAL by Texas billionaire Kelcy Warren to build a private whiskey distillery on the grounds of Castletown Cox has drawn criticism from locals, who argue the project could disrupt the quiet rural character of the area. Warren is the chairman of US-based pipeline giant Energy Transfer and estimated to be worth over €7bn. The plans submitted show he intends to convert … [Read more...] about Texan billionaire’s private whiskey distillery plan in Kilkenny causes backlash
Family pays tribute after ‘cherished’ cyclist dies following collision with car
THE family of a cyclist who died following a collision with a car have paid tribute to him. Jason O’Hanlon, from Hitchin in Hertfordshire, died after the electric bike he was riding collided with a white BMW. The incident happened at around 2pm on October 13 along Purwell Lane towards the junction with Willian Road. The 46-year-old, who was taken to hospital for treatment of … [Read more...] about Family pays tribute after ‘cherished’ cyclist dies following collision with car