THE FUNERAL has taken place of a man who died following an assault in Dublin. Alex Coughlan passed away three days after the incident, which occurred near his home in Blanchardstown on the afternoon of Sunday, May 17. Mr Coughlan's funeral took place at Staffords Funeral Home in Ballyfermont on Saturday on what would have been his 38th birthday. Celebrant Declan Croghan said … [Read more...] about ‘A truly beautiful soul’: Funeral takes place of man who died following Dublin assault
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Garda appeal after man in his 60s dies in Co. Roscommon collision
GARDAÍ have appealed for information after a man in his 60s died in a single-vehicle collision in Co. Roscommon. The incident is believed to have occurred early this morning at Carrigans Park in Donamon. The man, who was the sole occupant of the car, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has been taken to the mortuary at Galway University Hospital, while a post-mortem … [Read more...] about Garda appeal after man in his 60s dies in Co. Roscommon collision
Sinn Féin TD condemns racially-motivated attacks on Dublin council homes
SINN FÉIN'S housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin has condemned 'in the strongest possible terms' a spate of racially-motivated attacks on council homes in Dublin. The Dublin Mid-West TD was speaking after it was revealed that 24 council homes in Dublin have been attacked after being allocated to households headed by a person born outside the state. The Irish Times reported on … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin TD condemns racially-motivated attacks on Dublin council homes
‘Absolute gentleman’: Family pay tribute to 93-year-old man tortured by ‘best friend’ as murderer gets life
THE FAMILY of a 93-year-old man who was tortured by his 'best friend' have paid tribute to their loved one after his murderer was sentenced to life. Martin 'Mattie' Glynn was described as an 'absolute gentleman' who 'loved his trips home to Ireland'. His killer, 40-year-old Samuel Michael Field, was told on Friday that he must serve a minimum prison term of 22 years before … [Read more...] about ‘Absolute gentleman’: Family pay tribute to 93-year-old man tortured by ‘best friend’ as murderer gets life
Man hospitalised following shooting incident in Co. Kildare
A MAN has been hospitalised following a shooting incident in Co. Kildare. Gardaí said a firearm was discharged at a domestic residence in the Walled Gardens area of Celbridge at around 12.10am on Saturday. A man in his 20s was taken to hospital to be treated for injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening at this time. Gardaí want to hear from anyone who was in the … [Read more...] about Man hospitalised following shooting incident in Co. Kildare