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Two men hospitalised following shooting and violent disorder in Co. Offaly

March 23, 2025 by

TWO men have been hospitalised following a shooting and a report of violent disorder in Co. Offaly on Friday. Armed gardaí were deployed following the shooting, which happened after a disturbance at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore. The two men, aged in their 30s and 40s, were taken to Dublin for treatment, while gardaí have launched an investigation into the … [Read more...] about Two men hospitalised following shooting and violent disorder in Co. Offaly

Belfast man jailed over historic sexual abuse of girl

March 23, 2025 by

A MAN from Belfast has been jailed after he was convicted of two counts of indecent assault on a young girl. At Belfast Crown Court on Thursday, 50-year-old William Sale was handed a 14-month custodial sentence. His 52-year-old wife, Linda Sale, was given a 12-month suspended sentence at the same court for attempting to supply a class A controlled drug to the injured party. The … [Read more...] about Belfast man jailed over historic sexual abuse of girl

Search underway for man missing in Co. Kerry

March 23, 2025 by

A MULTI-AGENCY search is underway for a man missing from Co. Kerry. Michael Gaine, 56, who also goes by Mike, was reported missing from his home near Kenmare on Friday. He was last seen in Kenmare town at approximately 11am on Thursday. The Kerry Mountain Rescue Team revealed it is assisting gardaí in a search for Mr Gaine in an area near Kenmare. Iveragh Coast Guard, Kerry … [Read more...] about Search underway for man missing in Co. Kerry

Stevenage celebrates the Patron Saint

March 22, 2025 by

Peggy Lyons INS Chair, Mayor Cllr Jim Brown, Stephen Garry Irish Embassy THE Irish Network Stevenage once again held a hugely successful St Patrick’s Day lunch this year to celebrate the Patron Saint. As per their annual tradition they presented shamrock to the Mayor Cllr Jim Brown. The ceremony took place on Friday 15th March 2025 at the Holiday Inn in Stevenage. Heather … [Read more...] about Stevenage celebrates the Patron Saint

Irish sporting pioneers who helped shape global sport

March 22, 2025 by

IRISH World of Sport, the latest book from Samuel Kingston — a contributor to RTÉ sport — details the historical impact the Irish have made on sports around the world.  Kingston writes: “A number of the biggest soccer clubs in England have Irish connections. Both clubs in Liverpool, George Mahon at Everton, while Monaghan-born Honest John McKenna at Liverpool was a key figure … [Read more...] about Irish sporting pioneers who helped shape global sport

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