A WOMAN has died after falling at the Cliffs of Moher in Co. Clare. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon while the woman, aged in her 20s, was visiting the popular tourist attraction with friends. According to RTÉ News, the Coast Guard, RNLI and members of An Garda Síochána responded to the incident. The woman's body was recovered from the water at around 3pm by an RNLI … [Read more...] about Young woman dies after falling at Cliffs of Moher
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Pensioner assaulted during attempted hijacking in Co. Down
A PENSIONER has been assaulted during an attempted hijacking in Co. Down. The incident occurred in Dromore during the early hours of Saturday morning. Police say the victim, a man in his 70s, was left distressed by the incident and are now appealing for information. "It was reported that a man aged in his 70s left his home in the Beech Grove area at around 12.30am to move his … [Read more...] about Pensioner assaulted during attempted hijacking in Co. Down
SDLP leader slams ‘deluge of abuse’ aimed at Northern Ireland’s first black mayor
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has condemned a 'deluge of abuse' aimed at incoming Mayor of Derry, Lilian Seenoi-Barr. The SDLP councillor for Foyleside was recently selected by the party to serve as the next Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council. When she succeeds Sinn Féin's Patricia Logue on June 3, Ms Seenoi-Barr will become Northern Ireland's first black … [Read more...] about SDLP leader slams ‘deluge of abuse’ aimed at Northern Ireland’s first black mayor
Man sentenced to more than five years in prison for child sex offences
A MAN has been sentenced to five years and four months in prison for a number of sexual offences involving children. Michael Sweeney, 51, of Stowmarket Road, Great Blakenham, Suffolk, appeared at Ipswich Crown Court for sentencing on Thursday, May 2. He had previously pleaded guilty to sexual assault of a child aged under 13, taking indecent images of a child and three counts … [Read more...] about Man sentenced to more than five years in prison for child sex offences
Mother of Tony McDermott pays tribute to big-hearted son as killer jailed for life
THE MOTHER of a man murdered by his friend after being falsely accused of theft has paid tribute to her big-hearted son after his killer was jailed for life. Tony McDermott, 38, was stabbed and beaten by Nicholas Ward for two hours during an attack in Lincolnshire in October last year. Ward had accused Mr McDermott, known as Irish Tony, of stealing two tablets before launching … [Read more...] about Mother of Tony McDermott pays tribute to big-hearted son as killer jailed for life