A MAN has been sentenced for fraud after he used his power of attorney responsibility to raid his uncle’s bank account. Rodger Magee, of Portadown in Co. Armagh, has been convicted of mismanaging his relative’s pension and savings while he was admitted to a nursing home with ill health. Rodger Magee was sentenced this week at Craigavon Crown Court He was convicted of fraud by … [Read more...] about Man sentenced for using power of attorney to raid vulnerable uncle’s bank account
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Leading businesswoman Jacqueline O’Donovan receives lifetime achievement award
LEADING businesswoman Jacqueline O’Donovan has been presented with a lifetime achievement award from the London Irish Centre. The entrepreneur was at the helm of the family business O’Donovan Waste Disposal for more than three decades before she stepped down from her MD role last year to focus on other business opportunities. Ms O’Donovan became MD at the firm at the age of 19, … [Read more...] about Leading businesswoman Jacqueline O’Donovan receives lifetime achievement award
‘One to Watch’ racer Alex O’Grady set for special event in London, October 6
SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD Irish racer Alex O’Grady is set to make a special appearance in London next Monday, October 6, for a promotional event. The event will take place at Burke’s Warehouse, 37 Kingsland High Street, and will feature a live interview filmed by The Irish in the UK with presenter Martin Logan. The programme is scheduled to air on Sky Channel 588. Currently competing in … [Read more...] about ‘One to Watch’ racer Alex O’Grady set for special event in London, October 6
Renewed appeal for information on murder of bookmaker Dessie Fox
A FRESH appeal for information has been issued on the 35th anniversary of the murder of Dessie Fox. The bookmaker was shot at Healy’s Bridge in Prosperous, Co. Kildare on Sunday, September 30, 1990. The well-known on-course bookmaker, who was from Dungannon in Co. Tyrone, had left his home that morning to attend a race meeting at the Curragh. Dessie Fox was a well-known … [Read more...] about Renewed appeal for information on murder of bookmaker Dessie Fox
Government commits €3m to redevelopment of New York’s Irish Arts Center
THE Irish Government has committed €3m in funding to support the redevelopment of New York’s Irish Arts Centre (IAC). The funding was announced this week, which includes a €2.5m grant from the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport,and €500k from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. “We have supported the redevelopment of Irish Arts Centre from its earliest … [Read more...] about Government commits €3m to redevelopment of New York’s Irish Arts Center