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
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‘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
‘Dangerous predator’ jailed for multiple child sex offences
A ‘dangerous predator’ who targeted children has been jailed for multiple historic sex offences. Gavin Corcoran was charged with eight offences against minors after his victims came forward and revealed the abuse they suffered at his hands. In 2020 a 14-year-old girl told police that Corcoran had sexually assaulted her when she was 10 years old. Two other women then came … [Read more...] about ‘Dangerous predator’ jailed for multiple child sex offences
Murder investigation launched after man killed in ‘violent assault’
A MURDER investigation has been launched after a man was found dead at a house in Greater Manchester. Fintan McDwyer, 64, was found dead at the property in Platt Lane, Fallowfield at around 8.50am yesterday morning (July 1). Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers have today confirmed that they have launched a murder investigation, as they believe that a “violent assault” took … [Read more...] about Murder investigation launched after man killed in ‘violent assault’
Free contraception scheme extension takes effect in Ireland at a cost of €48m
THE extension of free contraception to women aged 32-35 has taken effect in Ireland this week. From yesterday (July 1) the service, which provides free contraception options to women across the country, was expanded to include those up to the age of 35. The move means that all women aged 17 to 35 are now supported under the service, which covers the cost of consultations with … [Read more...] about Free contraception scheme extension takes effect in Ireland at a cost of €48m