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Man who absconded from British prison last year could be in Ireland 

August 2, 2026 by

POLICE have issued a renewed appeal for information on a man who absconded from a British prison more than a year ago and believe he could be in Ireland.  Jason McDonagh, 34, was one of three men who absconded from HMP Springhill in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire on June 23, 2025.  The two other absconders, Daniel Hardy and Barney Casey, have since been located and returned … [Read more...] about Man who absconded from British prison last year could be in Ireland 

Mother and daughter who died in Co. Cavan collision are laid to rest 

August 2, 2026 by

A MOTHER and daughter who died in a road traffic collision in Co. Cavan have been laid to rest.  Author and former journalist Nell Saffron Raven, 53, passed away at the scene of the incident in Shercock on Friday, July 24.  Her 10-year-old daughter Irena (Ira) Raven Mereacre died in hospital four days later.  The mother and daughter were laid to rest in the same coffin … [Read more...] about Mother and daughter who died in Co. Cavan collision are laid to rest 

‘Terrifying ordeal’: Arrest after employee stabbed during off-licence robbery in Co. Antrim

August 2, 2026 by

A MAN has been arrested after an off-licence employee was beaten and stabbed during a reported armed robbery in Co. Antrim.  A second member of staff had a weapon held to her throat during the incident in Carrickfergus, while a police officer was punched while trying to detain the man.  Police have now appealed for information about the incident, which occurred on Friday … [Read more...] about ‘Terrifying ordeal’: Arrest after employee stabbed during off-licence robbery in Co. Antrim

Tributes paid to ‘true gentleman’ who died in Co. Tyrone collision 

August 2, 2026 by

A MAN who died in a road traffic collision in Co. Tyrone this week has been described as a 'true gentleman'. Damien Paul Bintley, 45, passed away after his car was involved in a collision with a lorry on the Crossowen Road in Clogher on Friday afternoon.  Mr Bintley was a popular figure within the bowling community and previously represented Ireland at under-25 level.  In a … [Read more...] about Tributes paid to ‘true gentleman’ who died in Co. Tyrone collision 

Public wake to be held for late musician Glen Hansard 

August 2, 2026 by

A PUBLIC wake is due to be held for musician Glen Hansard, who passed away this week at the age of 56.  Hansard, who rose to fame as frontman of The Frames, died following a road traffic collision in Dublin on Wednesday.  His funeral is due to take place at St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin 8 this Tuesday, with fans expected to join Hansard's family and friends in saying … [Read more...] about Public wake to be held for late musician Glen Hansard 

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