A MAN has been arrested in connection with rioting that occurred in Dublin last November. It brings to 40 the total number of arrests made in connection with the disorder. On Friday, gardaí said they had arrested a man in his 20s in Dublin as part of their investigations into the events of November 23, 2023. The day after the riots, gardaí said they had arrested 34 people in … [Read more...] about Latest arrest in connection with Dublin riots brings total to 40
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Father of Dáithí Mac Gabhann, who inspired change in transplant laws, recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List
THE FATHER of Dáithí Mac Gabhann, the young boy who successfully fronted a campaign to change Northern Ireland's transplant laws, has been awarded an MBE. Máirtín Mac Gabhann was recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List for services to organ donation in Northern Ireland. He said that he hoped accepting the award would increase awareness about the need for organ … [Read more...] about Father of Dáithí Mac Gabhann, who inspired change in transplant laws, recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List
Three women avoid jail over aiding man accused of rape and murder of young woman
THREE woman who aided a man later accused of raping and murdering a young woman have avoided jail. Katie Simpson, 21, died in hospital on August 9, 2020, six days after an incident in Gortnessy Meadows in Co. Derry. Invetigators originally believed Ms Simpson had attempted to take her own life but 36-year-old Jonathan Cresswell was later charged with the rape and murder of the … [Read more...] about Three women avoid jail over aiding man accused of rape and murder of young woman
Tributes paid to ‘kind and pleasant’ teen who died following Co. Fermanagh collision
TRIBUTES have been paid to a teenager who passed away days after a collision in Co. Fermanagh. Oisin Gregg, 18, was involved in a two-vehicle collision in Kesh last Friday, June 7. On Thursday, the PSNI revealed that Mr Gregg had since passed away from his injuries in hospital. Following the news, Mr Gregg's former primary school said the entire community had been left … [Read more...] about Tributes paid to ‘kind and pleasant’ teen who died following Co. Fermanagh collision
Dublin Airport reveals plans to create ‘safe and comfortable’ area for plane spotters
DUBLIN AIRPORT is planning to build an area to accommodate plane spotters at the busy site in the capital. The Dublin Airport Authority has submitted a planning application this week to create a new “dedicated viewing area for the public to watch planes take off and land on the airport’s runways”. The proposed Aircraft Observation Facility will be located on the site of the … [Read more...] about Dublin Airport reveals plans to create ‘safe and comfortable’ area for plane spotters