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Politicians condemn second security alert in two days at home of East Belfast GAA

September 18, 2024 by

POLITICIANS have condemned a second security alert in two days at a Belfast sports ground used by a GAA club. The two incidents are the latest in a string of security alerts at the Henry Jones Playing Fields on Church Road in Castlereagh, which are used by East Belfast GAA. This evening, Sinn Féin's Deirdre Hargey described today's alert as 'absolutely disgraceful'. The PSNI … [Read more...] about Politicians condemn second security alert in two days at home of East Belfast GAA

Liverpool pay tribute to fan who died while in Italy for Milan match

September 18, 2024 by

LIVERPOOL have paid tribute to a fan who died while in Italy for the club's UEFA Champions League match against AC Milan. According to Merseyside Police, 51-year-old Philip Joseph Dooley died after he was struck while crossing a road in Bergamo in the early hours of Tuesday. Ahead of the game, representatives from Liverpool placed flowers on Mr Dooley's seat at the San Siro, … [Read more...] about Liverpool pay tribute to fan who died while in Italy for Milan match

‘He was greatly loved’: Family pay tribute to Francis Reilly as man is charged with murder

September 18, 2024 by

A FAMILY have paid tribute to 'a loving father, brother, grandfather and uncle' who died following a report of a serious assault last week. Francis Reilly, 63, from Brentwood, Essex, was pronounced dead at the scene following the incident, which occurred in the town at around 3.30pm on Thursday, September 12. John Moore, 38, of Ingrave Road in Brentwood, has been charged with … [Read more...] about ‘He was greatly loved’: Family pay tribute to Francis Reilly as man is charged with murder

Man extradited from Hungary to Northern Ireland to stand trial for possessing indecent images of a child

September 18, 2024 by

A MAN has been extradited from Hungary to Northern Ireland to stand trial for 10 offences of possession of indecent photographs of a child. The offences occurred in the Dungannon area of Co. Tyrone in July 2021, however, the 30-year-old man left the jurisdiction three months later while on bail. He was initially arrested in Hungary on June 27 this year and extradition … [Read more...] about Man extradited from Hungary to Northern Ireland to stand trial for possessing indecent images of a child

Kyle Clifford charged with murder of Carol, Hannah and Louise Hunt

September 17, 2024 by

KYLE CLIFFORD has been charged with the murders of three women who died following an attack in their home in Bushey, Hertfordshire. Carol Hunt and her daughters Louise and Hannah were targeted while at their home in Ashlyn Close on July 9. Her husband, BBC Commentator John Hunt and third daughter Amy, were not at home at the time of the attack. Clifford, of Rendlesham Road, … [Read more...] about Kyle Clifford charged with murder of Carol, Hannah and Louise Hunt

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Irish American author of “Angela’s Ashes” and Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt passed away on July 19, 2009 in New York after battling melanoma cancer. Originally born in Brooklyn to Malachy and Angela McCourt, his parents moved the family back to Limerick after the death of his younger sister Margaret. The McCourts sunk very deep into poverty and this became the influence behind his autobiography “Angela’s Ashes.” In addition to writing, Frank McCourt had a successful career as a teacher.

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