A MAN has been sentenced for running an illegal bingo operation from his home. Connor McAreavey, from Leeson Street in Belfast, previously pleaded guilty to organising or managing prohibited gaming and to possessing criminal property. The 36-year-old was sentenced at Laganside Court yesterday (December 15) where he was handed a 10 month custodial sentence suspended for 12 … [Read more...] about Man sentenced for running illegal bingo operation from his home
Man sentenced for running illegal bingo operation from his home
Eight properties searched as garda probe assault which left woman with severe burns
EIGHT properties were searched in Dublin today as gardaí continue to investigate an assault which left a woman with serious burn injuries. The attack happened at the woman’s home in Oak Downs, Clondalkin at around 10.10am on Tuesday, November 25. The woman, who remains in a critical condition, was reportedly sprayed with petrol and set alight before her attacker fled. A man who … [Read more...] about Eight properties searched as garda probe assault which left woman with severe burns
Pressure grows on Nancy after abysmal Celtic fall to third straight defeat as St Mirren lift League Cup
CELTIC'S abysmal run under new boss Wilfried Nancy continued today after his side deservedly lost to St Mirren in the League Cup Final at Hampden Park. Reo Hatate levelled the match at 1-1 with a great finish from Kieran Tierney's cross midway through the first half after Marcus Fraser's second-minute opener. However, despite Celtic having the lion's share of possession, it was … [Read more...] about Pressure grows on Nancy after abysmal Celtic fall to third straight defeat as St Mirren lift League Cup
Funeral held for second victim of Co. Offaly arson attack
THE FUNERAL has been held for Mary Holt, one of two people who died in an arson attack on a house in Co. Offaly last week. The service was held at St Mary's Church in Edenderry on Sunday, two days after the funeral of four-year-old Tadgh Farrell was held at the same church. The youngster and his 60-year-old grand-aunt died after a suspected petrol bomb was thrown through the … [Read more...] about Funeral held for second victim of Co. Offaly arson attack
Man and woman extradited from Malta as part of investigation into rape and child cruelty
A MAN and woman have been extradited from Malta to Northern Ireland as part of an investigation into rape and child cruelty. The 27-year-old man and 58-year-old woman were extradited yesterday and are expected to appear before Enniskillen Magistrates' Court in Co. Fermanagh on Monday. "This double extradition from Malta demonstrates our commitment to tracking down those wanted … [Read more...] about Man and woman extradited from Malta as part of investigation into rape and child cruelty