TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who died following a single-vehicle collision in Co. Fermanagh. Vincent 'Vinny' Smith, who was in his 50s, had been riding a Honda quad on the Moat Road in Lisnaskea when the collision occurred. The father-of-two died at the scene of the collision, which was reported just before 7.40am on Saturday. 'Life and soul of the club' Paying tribute to … [Read more...] about ‘We are all heartbroken’: Tributes paid to man who died following Co. Fermanagh collision
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Appeal for information on man missing from Dublin
GARDAÍ have appealed for information on the whereabouts of a man missing from Dublin. Olamide Adekunle, 32, is reported missing from Balbriggan, Co. Dublin since Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Mr Adekunle is described as being approximately 5' 10" in height, of medium build with black hair and hazel eyes. When last seen, he was wearing a black short-sleeved shirt with cream … [Read more...] about Appeal for information on man missing from Dublin
Renewed appeal over ‘brutal and calculated’ 2004 murder in Co. Derry
POLICE have issued a renewed appeal for information over a 'brutal and calculated' murder in Co. Derry 20 years ago. Patrick Devine, 51, was found shot to death in his home in Claudy on September 13, 2004. Detectives believe Mr Devine was the victim of a contract killing, while a reward of up to £20,000 has been offered for information leading to the conviction of those … [Read more...] about Renewed appeal over ‘brutal and calculated’ 2004 murder in Co. Derry
Funeral to be held for teenager who died in Derry collision
A TEENAGER who died in single-vehicle collision in Co. Derry this week is to be laid to rest on Monday. Noah Karran, 18, passed away following the incident at 9am on Thursday on the Learmount Road in Park, near Claudy. A fundraiser set up to help cover the costs of the funeral has so far raised more than £4,000. 'A wonderful son' Tributes have been paid to the teenager since … [Read more...] about Funeral to be held for teenager who died in Derry collision
Author Michael Magee wins John McGahern Prize
BELFAST based author Michael Magee has won the annual John McGahern Prize for his debut novel Close to Home. The book, which tells the story of two working-class brothers in post-Troubles Northern Ireland, was described as having an “astonishing narrative energy” by the esteemed Irish author Colm Toibin, who selected the 2023 John McGahern Book Prize winner. The prize adds to … [Read more...] about Author Michael Magee wins John McGahern Prize