POLICE in Britain have launched an investigation after more than 800 barrels of Guinness — equivalent to around 70,400 pints — were stolen from a depot in Cheshire. The theft took place at an industrial estate in the Aston Lane area of Runcorn earlier this week. The total cost of the theft, including two HGV trailers the barrels had been loaded on to, is thought to be around … [Read more...] about ‘My goodness, my Guinness’: Police investigate theft of more than 70,000 pints of the black stuff
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Katie Taylor pays emotional tribute to her family after victorious Croke Park farewell
KATIE TAYLOR paid an emotional tribute to her family as she brought the curtain down on an illustrious career with an emphatic points victory over Flora Pili at Croke Park on Saturday night. The Co. Wicklow native had made no secret of wanting to fight at Croker and she finally fulfilled her dream in front of 83,000 fans as she recorded the 26th victory of her professional … [Read more...] about Katie Taylor pays emotional tribute to her family after victorious Croke Park farewell
Revenue officers seize more than €11m worth of cigarettes at Dublin Port
REVENUE officers have seized cigarettes at Dublin Port with an estimated value of more than €11m. The 12m cigarettes were discovered in a consignment declared as mattresses following a search of a trailer that had arrived on a vessel from Rotterdam. Revenue said Thursday's seizure was made as a result of routine risk profiling. "The smuggled cigarettes, branded 'The King', … [Read more...] about Revenue officers seize more than €11m worth of cigarettes at Dublin Port
Tributes paid to boy, 12, who died in Co. Mayo train collision
TRIBUTES have been paid to a young boy who died after a train collided with a car at a level crossing in Co. Mayo. Eoin Doyle, 12, was a passenger in the car when the collision occurred shortly after 8.45pm on Thursday in Kiltybo near Ballyhaunis. it is believed the talented young athlete was travelling home from GAA training when the tragedy occurred. The driver of the car, … [Read more...] about Tributes paid to boy, 12, who died in Co. Mayo train collision
Arrest following discovery of viable device in Co. Armagh
A MAN has been arrested following the discovery of a viable device in Co. Armagh. Police were called to a property in the Carrive Road area of Silverbridge shortly after 8.45am on Saturday, where they located a suspicious device. "The area was closed to road users and members of the public, with a number of diversions put in place," said Sergeant Macdonald of the … [Read more...] about Arrest following discovery of viable device in Co. Armagh