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Three men sentenced in relation to killing of ‘peaceable and well-loved’ man in Co. Antrim

April 2, 2025 by

THREE men have been sentenced in relation to the killing of a man in Co. Antrim, who police have described as 'peaceable and well-loved'. Victor Hamilton, 63, was found dead in the driveway of his home on Orkney Drive, Ballymena on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, having sustained a fatal stab wound. The father-of-one had moved to the area only a few weeks earlier. At Belfast Crown … [Read more...] about Three men sentenced in relation to killing of ‘peaceable and well-loved’ man in Co. Antrim

Concern as gardaí continue to appeal for information on man, 53, missing from Co. Dublin

April 2, 2025 by

GARDAÍ are continuing to appeal to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a man missing from Co. Dublin for more than a week. Philip Massey, 53, was reported missing from his home in Dun Laoghaire on Monday, March 24, 2025. He was last seen two days earlier on the afternoon of Saturday, March 22, 2025. On Tuesday, gardaí issued a renewed appeal for information … [Read more...] about Concern as gardaí continue to appeal for information on man, 53, missing from Co. Dublin

Man charged after being extradited from Republic in connection with 1979 Co. Armagh murder

April 2, 2025 by

A MAN has been charged in connection with the murder of a man in Co. Armagh in 1979. James Donegan, 67, of Co. Cavan was extradited from the Republic to Northern Ireland earlier today. He had been arrested on June 24, 2024 on suspicion of the murder of Joseph James Porter in Armagh on June 24, 1979, firearms offences and membership of a proscribed organisation. He had … [Read more...] about Man charged after being extradited from Republic in connection with 1979 Co. Armagh murder

For Liam Conlon MP ‘Philomena’s Law’ is personal

April 2, 2025 by

IT'S a crisp April afternoon when the newly-elected MP for Beckenham and Penge agrees to talk with me. Not to be overshadowed by the political dynasty of which he’s a part, Liam Conlon has been working quietly in the wings as an advocate for survivors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes. His mother, Sue Gray, was Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Chief of Staff until October 2024 … [Read more...] about For Liam Conlon MP ‘Philomena’s Law’ is personal

Opposition TDs stage walk-out during new speaking slot

April 2, 2025 by

MEMBERS of Sinn Féin, the Labour Party, Independent Ireland and People Before Profit staged a walkout of the Dáil chamber today, as Regional Independent TD Carol Nolan stood up to ask questions of the incumbent government. Two deputies from the Social Democrats remained in the chamber, listening as Deputy Nolan spoke about special education places in her Offaly constituency. … [Read more...] about Opposition TDs stage walk-out during new speaking slot

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