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Gardaí launch investigation following death of woman in Co. Wexford

October 11, 2026 by

GARDAÍ have launched an investigation following the death of a woman in Co. Wexford. The body of the woman, aged in her 40s, was discovered at a property in the Coolcotts Estate this morning. The Irish Independent reports that the deceased is believed to be the mother of two young children. "Gardaí in Wexford are currently investigating all the circumstances surrounding the … [Read more...] about Gardaí launch investigation following death of woman in Co. Wexford

Five people sentenced over Belfast hit-and-run that claimed life of man and his dog

October 11, 2026 by

FIVE people have been sentenced over a hit-and-run incident more than five years ago that claimed the life of a man and his dog. Richard Gerard Boyle, 42, was walking his dog on the Stewartstown Road in Belfast on February 5, 2021 when he was struck by a car that failed to remain at the scene. He passed away later in hospital while his dog died in the collision. Martin Sean … [Read more...] about Five people sentenced over Belfast hit-and-run that claimed life of man and his dog

Masked trio attack police car with petrol bombs in Co. Tyrone

October 11, 2026 by

A POLICE CAR has been targeted with petrol bombs thrown by masked individuals in Co. Tyrone in what the PSNI described as a 'totally reckless attack'. The incident occurred in the Ballycolman Estate in Strabane shortly after 5pm on Saturday when three masked males dressed in black each threw a petrol bomb at the passenger's side of the car. No one was injured in the incident … [Read more...] about Masked trio attack police car with petrol bombs in Co. Tyrone

Irish singer Dermot Kennedy apologises to fans after illness forces cancellation of North American tour

October 11, 2026 by

IRISH singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy has apologised to fans after illness forced him to cancel the remainder of his North American tour. The Giants, Outnumbered and Better Days singer is currently on his Weight of the Woods tour and had already played 18 shows in the US and Canada since September 4. He last performed in North Carolina on October 4 but ahead of Saturday … [Read more...] about Irish singer Dermot Kennedy apologises to fans after illness forces cancellation of North American tour

Michael Flatley says he feels ’empty on the inside’ as he bids farewell to late wife Niamh

October 11, 2026 by

MICHAEL FLATLEY has said he feels 'empty on the inside' after bidding farewell to his wife Niamh, who passed away this week at the age of 52. The Irish dance legend was speaking at the Church of St Thérèse in Mount Merrion, Dublin, where his wife's funeral was held on Saturday. The couple, who were married for 20 years, met after she performed in several of his shows including … [Read more...] about Michael Flatley says he feels ’empty on the inside’ as he bids farewell to late wife Niamh

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