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Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Annie McCarrick in 1993

Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Annie McCarrick in 1993

June 12, 2025 by

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Annie McCarrick. The 26-year-old went missing from her home in Dublin on March 26, 1993. The man, who is in his 60s, was arrested in Dublin, Gardaí confirmed this morning. Officers are also searching a house in Clondalkin in west Dublin as part of the investigation. “Elements of that house and garden will be searched and … [Read more...] about Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Annie McCarrick in 1993

Leisure centre torched and hatchet thrown at police in third night of riots

June 12, 2025 by

A LEISURE centre was set alight as riots continued in Northern Ireland last night. Nine police officers were injured in Ballymena, Co. Antrim as the disorder continued for a third consecutive evening. The Police Service of Northern Ireland has condemned the violence as “completely unacceptable”. Disorder erupted in the town on the evening of Monday, June 9 following a peaceful … [Read more...] about Leisure centre torched and hatchet thrown at police in third night of riots

Irish boxer Kellie Harrington inspires teenage girls at special training session

June 12, 2025 by

OLYMPIC medallist Kellie Harrington ran a special training session for teenage girls at the Mansion House in Dublin. The Dublin-born boxer, who took gold at Tokyo 2020 and in Paris last year, is the only Irish boxer to contest and win back-to-back Olympic finals. Kellie Harrington puts Lord Mayor of Dublin Emma Blain through her paces at the Mansion house Last week she was back … [Read more...] about Irish boxer Kellie Harrington inspires teenage girls at special training session

Shop owner fined for selling nicotine product to a child

June 12, 2025 by

A SHOP owner in Belfast has been fined for selling a nicotine product to a child. Michael O’Reilly, of O’Reilly’s on Donegall Street, pleaded guilty to the offence at a hearing at Belfast Magistrates Court on June 10. The court heard that the case was taken by Belfast City Council. It followed a test purchase at the premises organised by Council officers which confirmed Mr … [Read more...] about Shop owner fined for selling nicotine product to a child

Teenage cyclist dies following collision with van

June 12, 2025 by

A CYCLIST has died following a collision with a van in Dublin. The 19-year-old was cycling in Lucan at around 7.30am yesterday morning when he was struck by a van at the junction of Griffeen Avenue, R136 and Balgaddy Road. He received treatment at the scene before being taken Tallaght Hospital, where he later died. No-one else was injured in the incident Gardaí have appealed … [Read more...] about Teenage cyclist dies following collision with van

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