A MAN has been found guilty of murdering young mum Daena Walsh in Co. Cork in 2024. The 27-year-old mother of two young boys was found dead with multiple stab wounds at her home in Midleton on August 2, 2024. Her partner Adam Corcoran, originally from Ballincolig in Co. Cork, was later charged with her murder. He denied murdering Ms Walsh at their home in John Barry House on … [Read more...] about Man found guilty of murdering mother-of-two Daena Walsh
Man found guilty of murdering mother-of-two Daena Walsh
Six people died on Irish roads during week around St Patrick’s Day
SIX people died on Irish roads during the week around St Patrick’s Day. Gardaí conducted a nationwide policing operation from March 11 to March 18. During that period a total of six people died in collisions the police force confirmed today. This brings the total number of road fatalities in Ireland in 2026 to 38 - an increase of six compared to the same date last year. Over … [Read more...] about Six people died on Irish roads during week around St Patrick’s Day
Man sentenced following investigation into New IRA activities
A MAN has been sentenced for drugs-related offences following an investigation into criminality linked to the New IRA. Ian Cotter from west Belfast was sentenced to a two-month custodial sentence, suspended for three years. The 52-year-old appeared before the courts in Belfast this week where he was sentenced in relation to four counts of offering to supplying Class C … [Read more...] about Man sentenced following investigation into New IRA activities
New initiative launched to better connect global Irish diaspora
A NEW initiative has been launched this week to bring members of Ireland’s global diaspora closer together. Plans for the Shared Home Place: Diaspora Voices project were revealed in Boston while Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee was in the US for St Patrick’s week. Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee announced the plans this week “As part of the … [Read more...] about New initiative launched to better connect global Irish diaspora
Drugs worth £100k seized in Derry
DRUGS with an estimated street value ok £100k have been seized in Derry. The suspected Class A and Class B drugs were found by police officers in the city on March 18. The drugs seized in Derry Two men have been arrested in connection with the investigation. They remain in police custody. "Seizures such as this reduce the harm the supply and use of illegal drugs cause,” Derry … [Read more...] about Drugs worth £100k seized in Derry