A CONVICTED sex offender who raped a 21-year-old man and sexually assaulted a 15-year-old boy in 2006 has been jailed for 12 years. Barrie O'Keefe, 48, of no fixed abode, was sentenced today at Carlisle Crown Court for one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault against a child. The offences, which were committed in Carlisle, Cumbria in 2006, were reported to police in … [Read more...] about ‘A dangerous man’: Convicted sex offender jailed for raping man and sexually assaulting boy
‘A dangerous man’: Convicted sex offender jailed for raping man and sexually assaulting boy
Man jailed for manslaughter after fatal one-punch assault in Co. Antrim
A MAN has been jailed after a fatal one-punch attack in a Co. Antrim pub last year. Police said Malachy Crawford struck 58-year-old Paul Francis O'Boyle twice following a disagreement in a Rasharkin pub, with the initial punch proving to be the fatal blow. Mr O'Boyle passed away a week later as a result of head injuries sustained when he fell to the ground after the first … [Read more...] about Man jailed for manslaughter after fatal one-punch assault in Co. Antrim
Olympic gold medallist Kellie Harrington to get top Irish Post Award
The Dublin boxer will receive top sports honour at The Irish Post Awards in November OLYMPIC CHAMPION Kellie Harrington (Photo by Mohd Rasfan/AFP via Getty Images) THE Irish Post Awards return on November 7. A sparkling evening of entertainment will see every sector of our community feted and honoured. This year the Outstanding Contribution to Sport Award will go to Kellie … [Read more...] about Olympic gold medallist Kellie Harrington to get top Irish Post Award
Taoiseach reiterates calls for ceasefire as Middle East ‘on brink of catastrophe’
TAOISEACH Simon Harris has repeated calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East following the escalation of Israel’s military operations in Lebanon. The Taoiseach is currently in New York attending the United Nations General Assembly High Level week. Yesterday, on the first day of the summit, Israel launched a deadly air campaign in southern Lebanon which killed 492 people and … [Read more...] about Taoiseach reiterates calls for ceasefire as Middle East ‘on brink of catastrophe’
Railway museum volunteers ‘devastated’ after vandals break in and smash carriages
VOLUNTEERS working at a railway museum have been left “devastated” after vandals broke in and smashed historic carriages at the site causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. A number of train carriages which are operated by the Downpatrick and Co Down Railway were damaged in the attack on September 20. The PSNI is investigating the incident. “It was reported that entry had … [Read more...] about Railway museum volunteers ‘devastated’ after vandals break in and smash carriages