Two men jailed for carrying out ‘calculated and cold-blooded execution’ in broad daylight

TWO men have been jailed for murdering a man in broad daylight in Co. Down. Malcolm McKeown, 54, was shot dead in Waringstown in August 2019. Jake O’Brien, 31, from Rectory Road in Lurgan and Andrew Martin, 30, of Bridge Street in Banbridge, were both found guilty of his murder, and also the possession of firearms, earlier this year. They appeared before Antrim Crown Court … [Read more...] about Two men jailed for carrying out ‘calculated and cold-blooded execution’ in broad daylight

AN investigation is underway after human remains were found in a burning car in north Dublin. Gardaí were called to the scene on the Killeek Bridge in Killeek Lane at around 11am yesterday morning (October 6). Gardaí pictured at the scene where a body was discovered in a burnt-out car (Pic: Rolling News) Emergency services also attended the incident, where the Dublin Fire … [Read more...] about Investigation launched after body found in burning car

IRELAND'S fishing industry is sounding the alarm after EU fishing advisors proposed major reductions in key fish quotas for 2026. The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES), which advises the EU on sustainable fish stock levels, has recommended a 70% reduction in the mackerel quota, 41% in blue whiting, and 22% in boarfish. These species are among the most … [Read more...] about Irish fishing industry in crisis as drastic quota cuts threaten thousands of jobs

OVER 114,000 heating system pumps installed across Ireland have been identified as posing a serious electrocution risk to users. The warning, issued by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), urges immediate caution among homeowners and retailers. The affected products are Tucson circulating pumps that were made between 2017 and 2024. A critical wiring flaw … [Read more...] about Serious safety warning issued for over 100,000 heating pumps in Irish homes

FIANNA Fáil's presidential campaign has been thrown into disarray after its candidate Jim Gavin abruptly withdrew from the race. Gavin, a former military pilot and celebrated Dublin GAA manager, announced his withdrawal on Sunday night, saying he made a "mistake” that was “not in keeping with my character”. His last minute exit came in the same weekend that the Irish … [Read more...] about Jim Gavin withdraws from Irish presidential race leaving Fianna Fáil in crisis