Renewed appeal for woman who disappeared from Co. Down 20 years ago

POLICE investigating the disappearance and suspected murder of a woman in Co. Down 20 years ago have issued a renewed appeal for information through the BBC's Crimewatch Live programme. Lisa Dorrian, 25, disappeared on Sunday, February 27, 2005 after attending a party in Ballyhalbert Caravan Park. Speaking on Crimewatch Live on Friday, her sister Joanne Dorrian urged people to … [Read more...] about Renewed appeal for woman who disappeared from Co. Down 20 years ago

TWO men have been hospitalised following a shooting and a report of violent disorder in Co. Offaly on Friday. Armed gardaí were deployed following the shooting, which happened after a disturbance at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore. The two men, aged in their 30s and 40s, were taken to Dublin for treatment, while gardaí have launched an investigation into the … [Read more...] about Two men hospitalised following shooting and violent disorder in Co. Offaly

A MAN from Belfast has been jailed after he was convicted of two counts of indecent assault on a young girl. At Belfast Crown Court on Thursday, 50-year-old William Sale was handed a 14-month custodial sentence. His 52-year-old wife, Linda Sale, was given a 12-month suspended sentence at the same court for attempting to supply a class A controlled drug to the injured party. The … [Read more...] about Belfast man jailed over historic sexual abuse of girl

A MULTI-AGENCY search is underway for a man missing from Co. Kerry. Michael Gaine, 56, who also goes by Mike, was reported missing from his home near Kenmare on Friday. He was last seen in Kenmare town at approximately 11am on Thursday. The Kerry Mountain Rescue Team revealed it is assisting gardaí in a search for Mr Gaine in an area near Kenmare. Iveragh Coast Guard, Kerry … [Read more...] about Search underway for man missing in Co. Kerry

Peggy Lyons INS Chair, Mayor Cllr Jim Brown, Stephen Garry Irish Embassy THE Irish Network Stevenage once again held a hugely successful St Patrick’s Day lunch this year to celebrate the Patron Saint. As per their annual tradition they presented shamrock to the Mayor Cllr Jim Brown. The ceremony took place on Friday 15th March 2025 at the Holiday Inn in Stevenage. Heather … [Read more...] about Stevenage celebrates the Patron Saint