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A MAN who caused the death of a pensioner in a road traffic collision while he was almost three times over the drink-drive limit has been jailed. Delivery driver John Taggart, 36, mounted a traffic island in Belfast city centre before colliding with 70-year-old Paul Marshall at around 5.40pm on September 2, 2024. Mr Marshall was taken to hospital with 'catastrophic injuries' … [Read more...] about Jail for Belfast man who caused death of pensioner while three times over the limit

DUBLINER Pico Lopes says the memories of Cape Verde's World Cup adventure 'will last a lifetime' after the island nation were edged out by holders Argentina in the round of 32. The Shamrock Rovers defender, whose father is Cape Verdean, was one of the stars of the national side on its maiden World Cup appearance. The third-smallest nation to compete at the tournament drew 0-0 … [Read more...] about Dubliner Pico Lopes says memories ‘will last a lifetime’ as Cape Verde pipped by Argentina at World Cup

POLICE have a launched an investigation after a man shouted racial abuse at a Belfast restaurant before spraying a fire extinguisher at diners. The incident occurred at a restaurant in the University Street area of the city on Friday night. Police have now appealed for information on the identity of the 'aggressive' man, who continued to shout racial abuse as he made off. "It … [Read more...] about Investigation after man shouts racial abuse at Belfast restaurant and sprays fire extinguisher at diners

THREE people have died in separate collisions on Ireland's roads on Saturday, bringing the number of traffic fatalities for 2026 to more than 90. The road traffic collisions occurred in counties Kildare, Cork and Donegal. As well as the three fatalities, four other people injured in the collisions required hospital treatment. In the first incident, a male motorcyclist in his … [Read more...] about Three people die in separate collisions on Ireland’s roads on Saturday

BELFAST holds the prestigious designation of UNESCO City of Music, awarded in November 2021. It was the first city on the island of Ireland to receive this accolade, and the third in these islands — after Liverpool and Glasgow. Today its vibrant live scene spans traditional folk, rock, punk, and electronic music, and its array of over 80 dedicated performance venues. In honour … [Read more...] about Belfast prepares for a fortnight of traditional music