TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of former Formula 1 team owner Eddie Jordan at the age of 76. The Dublin-born businessman revealed in December 2024 that he had been diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer which had spread to his spine and pelvis. A statement released by his family today confirmed that he died at home in Cape Town, South Africa. “It is with … [Read more...] about Tributes paid after former Formula 1 team owner Eddie Jordan dies, aged 76
Tributes paid after former Formula 1 team owner Eddie Jordan dies, aged 76
Public appeal to find driver who stopped at scene of fatal collision in Galway
GARDAÍ have issued a renewed appeal for information regarding a fatal collision in Co. Galway. A man, aged in his 20s, died after the car he was driving was involved in a three-car collision on the R336 in Barna on March 9. Gardaí have appealed for any witnesses to the collision, which happened at around 11pm, to come forward. The collision happened in Barna, Co. Galway In … [Read more...] about Public appeal to find driver who stopped at scene of fatal collision in Galway
Five men sentenced for brutal murder of ‘beloved husband and father’ Ian Ogle
FIVE men have been sentenced for the murder of a “beloved husband and father” in Belfast. Ian Ogle was brutally attacked by a gang in east Belfast at around 9.20pm on January 27, 2019. The 45-year-old was stabbed 11 times, just yards from his home in Cluan Place, and left for dead as his attackers fled the scene. The gang was sentenced at Belfast Crown Court Yesterday five men … [Read more...] about Five men sentenced for brutal murder of ‘beloved husband and father’ Ian Ogle
Cocaine worth €10.6m found hidden in heavy goods lorry
COCAINE worth an estimated €10.6m was found hidden in a heavy goods lorry. Gardaí from the National Drugs & Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) and Waterford Drug and Crime Units seized the drugs while carrying out a series of operations this week. A heavy goods vehicle was stopped on the M9 in Co. Kilkenny shortly after 10am on March 18. Following that two businesses and a … [Read more...] about Cocaine worth €10.6m found hidden in heavy goods lorry
Former member of British ‘black ops’ unit charged with murder
THE murder of west Belfast man Patrick McVeigh in May 1972 moved closer to a resolution today as a former member of the British armed services was charged with the crime. Today’s ruling marks the first time in more than 50 years that someone has been found liable for the killing. Belfast Magistrate’s Court heard how McVeigh, 44, was shot from a passing car in the Finaghy Road … [Read more...] about Former member of British ‘black ops’ unit charged with murder