THE date that Holyhead Port is expected to reopen fully has been confirmed by its operators. All sailings were cancelled at the port from December 7, 2024 after Storm Darragh caused significant damage to two of its berths. Last month access to the Terminal 5 ferry berth was restored. Ferry services have been back in operation from Terminal 5 since January 16, but Terminal 3 … [Read more...] about Date Holyhead Port set to fully reopen confirmed
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Man found guilty of 2017 rape and murder of Irish backpacker in India
A MAN has been found guilty of the rape and murder of Irish backpacker Danielle McLaughlin in Goa, India eight years ago. The 28-year-old was found deceased in the Canacona area of Goa in March 2017. On Friday, 31-year-old Vikat Bhagat was found guilty at the District and Sessions Court and is due to be sentenced tomorrow. "There was no other suspect or gang involved in … [Read more...] about Man found guilty of 2017 rape and murder of Irish backpacker in India
‘An incredible talent’: Taoiseach joins those paying tribute to young Irish jockey Michael O’Sullivan
TAOISEACH Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris were among those paying tribute following the death of young Irish jockey Michael O'Sullivan. The 24-year-old Cork native had been in intensive care since falling at the final fence at Thurles 10 days ago. He sadly passed away at Cork University Hospital this morning, surrounded by his family. Tributes have since poured in for … [Read more...] about ‘An incredible talent’: Taoiseach joins those paying tribute to young Irish jockey Michael O’Sullivan
Man jailed for possession of explosive materials and indecent images of children
A MAN caught with chemicals that could have been used to manufacture homemade explosives as well as being in possession of hundreds of indecent images of children has been jailed. Ryan O'Donnell, 37, stored the substances, including potassium nitrate, nitrogen and sulphur, at his Edinburgh home. On Wednesday, O'Donnell was sentenced at the city's High Court to 44 months in … [Read more...] about Man jailed for possession of explosive materials and indecent images of children
Teenager arrested after man hospitalised in serious Co. Cavan assault
A TEENAGER has been arrested after a man was seriously assaulted in Co. Cavan. The incident occurred on Main Street in Cavan Town shortly before midnight on Friday. A man in his 20s was taken to Cavan General Hospital and later transferred to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin, where his condition is understood to be serious. A 17-year-old male was later arrested in connection with … [Read more...] about Teenager arrested after man hospitalised in serious Co. Cavan assault