A WOMAN has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for the murder of her partner. Wiktoria Maksymowicz fatally stabbed Anthony 'Tony' Browne in the neck as he slept at the home they shared in West Belfast in 2022. Maksymowicz, 35, was handed a life sentence in May after pleading guilty to murder aggravated by domestic abuse, with her minimum term imposed at Belfast Crown Court … [Read more...] about Woman jailed for 14 years for ‘brutal’ murder of her partner as he slept
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People affected by adoption in Ireland urged to have their say
PEOPLE who have been affected by adoption in Ireland are being asked to take part in newly launched public consultation. The Adoption Authority of Ireland (AAI) is urging anyone who has had a personal experience of adoption to take part in their online survey. Feedback from the survey will inform the strategy undertaken by the AAI in its future work. “This public consultation … [Read more...] about People affected by adoption in Ireland urged to have their say
Investigation launched after dog attacked and killed by another dog
GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses after a dog was attacked and killed by another dog in Co. Mayo. The incident happened at around 7pm on June 26 in Greenway Walk in Westport. Officers were called to the scene after the attack, which saw one dog die from its injuries. “Gardaí in Westport received report and are investigating an incident in which a dog was fatally injured … [Read more...] about Investigation launched after dog attacked and killed by another dog
Flights between England and Ireland among hundreds cancelled due to pilot strike
MORE than 60 Aer Lingus flights between England and Ireland have been cancelled this week due to the ongoing industrial action by pilots who are striking over pay. The work to rule action by the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (IALPA) began at midnight on June 26, with pilots now refusing to work overtime, accept changes to set rosters, or take on out-of-hours management … [Read more...] about Flights between England and Ireland among hundreds cancelled due to pilot strike
‘DEVESTATING LOSS’: Tributes paid following death of Irishman while on holiday in Spain
TRIBUTES have been paid to a father-of-four who has died in Spain while on holiday with family and friends. Waterford man Michael Grant was holidaying in Magaluf this week when he “died suddenly” on Monday (July 1) his family have confirmed. He will be “deeply mourned and forever loved by his heartbroken wife Leanne and his four children Kayley, Niamh, Shay and Sofia” they said … [Read more...] about ‘DEVESTATING LOSS’: Tributes paid following death of Irishman while on holiday in Spain