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Search continues for man believed to have fallen overboard off coast of Co. Waterford

Search continues for man believed to have fallen overboard off coast of Co. Waterford

April 20, 2025 by

A SEARCH is continuing today for a man believed to have fallen overboard from a yacht off the coast of Co. Waterford. The alarm was raised on Saturday night by another person on board the UK-registered vessel, which is believed to have been travelling from Swansea to Brighton via Falmouth. A 999 call was received at around 10.40pm by the Coast Guard in Dublin, with the UK Coast … [Read more...] about Search continues for man believed to have fallen overboard off coast of Co. Waterford

Family of Martin O’Donovan pay tribute to his ‘joyous spirit’ as man charged with murder

April 20, 2025 by

THE FAMILY of a man who died after a car was reportedly driven at him have paid tribute to their loved one. Martin O'Donovan, 46, was taken to hospital following the incident on Stonyhurst Road, Woolton, Liverpool on Friday night but later died from his injuries. Stephen Bates, 41, of Herondale Road, Mossley Hill, Liverpool was arrested at the scene and subsequently charged … [Read more...] about Family of Martin O’Donovan pay tribute to his ‘joyous spirit’ as man charged with murder

Pope Francis uses Easter message to call for ceasefire and bring end to ‘deplorable humanitarian situation’ in Gaza

April 20, 2025 by

POPE FRANCIS has used his Easter message to call for a ceasefire in the Middle East and bring to an end to the 'deplorable humanitarian situation' in Gaza. The pontiff appeared on the central loggia of St Peter's Basilica after Easter Mass today, despite his ongoing recovery from a respiratory tract infection and double ­pneumonia. However, his traditional Easter Urbi et Orbi … [Read more...] about Pope Francis uses Easter message to call for ceasefire and bring end to ‘deplorable humanitarian situation’ in Gaza

‘The world lost a bit of sparkle’: Tributes paid after former Dancing with the Stars judge Julian Benson passes away

April 20, 2025 by

TRIBUTES have been paid to Julian Benson after the former Dancing with the Stars judge passed away at the age of 54. The dancer and choreographer revealed in 2018 that he had been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of two and wasn't expected to live beyond the age of 13. "It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Julian Benson," read a statement … [Read more...] about ‘The world lost a bit of sparkle’: Tributes paid after former Dancing with the Stars judge Julian Benson passes away

Man charged with making and distributing indecent photographs of children

April 20, 2025 by

A MAN has been charged with both making and distributing indecent photographs or pseudo photographs of children. The 19-year-old has also been charged with possessing an indecent image or pseudo photograph of a child, possession of an indecent image of a child and possession of an extreme pornographic image. The charges are in relation to a search conducted under the Protection … [Read more...] about Man charged with making and distributing indecent photographs of children

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May 21, 1966

The Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) declared war on the IRA, issuing the following statement: “From this day, we declare war against the Irish Republican Army and its splinter groups. Known IRA men will be executed mercilessly and without hesitation. Less extreme measures will be taken against anyone sheltering or helping them, but if they persist in giving them aid, then more extreme methods will be adopted… we solemnly warn the authorities to make no more speeches of appeasement. We are heavily armed Protestants dedicated to this cause.” The UVF, who began decommissioning its weapons in June, 2009, have claimed over 500 lives, mostly Catholics.

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