Funeral details announced for three members of O’Connor family found dead at Co. Louth home

THE FUNERAL details have been announced for three members of a family found dead at their Co. Louth home earlier this week. The bodies of Evan O'Connor, 27, his father Mark, 54, and mother Louise, 56, were found at their home at Drumgowna, Tallanstown on Monday morning. Robert O'Connor, 31, was charged with the murders of his parents and brother at a special sitting of Drogheda … [Read more...] about Funeral details announced for three members of O’Connor family found dead at Co. Louth home

NEW measures announced by the Irish Government this week mean people over the age of 70 can now bring a companion on public transport for free. The changes under the Free Travel Scheme apply to bus, rail, Local Link and the Luas, along with some services operated by private bus and ferry transport operators. This measure is expected to benefit up to 525,000 Free Travel … [Read more...] about Over-70s in Ireland can now bring a companion on public transport for free

POLITICIANS have condemned racially-motivated graffiti in Lisburn, with police charging a man in relation to the matter. The PSNI said on Friday there had been several reports of such graffiti in a number of locations in the city. Local SDLP councillor Pat Catney branded it 'disgraceful', while Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood said it was not representative of people in the … [Read more...] about Politicians condemn racially-motivated graffiti in Lisburn as man is charged

GARDAÍ have made an arrest after a man died following a fatal road traffic collision in Co. Wexford in the early hours of this morning. The incident, involving a passenger van and a jeep, occurred on the N25 at Ballykelly, near Drinagh, at approximately 1.10am today. The driver of the van, a male in his 60s, was fatally injured and pronounced deceased at the scene. His body was … [Read more...] about Arrest made after man dies in Co. Wexford collision

OASIS guitarist Bonehead has revealed he is taking a break from the band's current reunion tour after being diagnosed with prostrate cancer. The second-generation Irishman — real name Paul Arthurs — has been performing as part of Oasis on their global tour since July, their first shows since splitting in 2009. However, the 60-year-old, whose mother and father were from Co. Mayo … [Read more...] about Oasis guitarist Bonehead takes break from reunion tour after cancer diagnosis