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Family pays tribute following death of Carey Group co-founder John Carey

Family pays tribute following death of Carey Group co-founder John Carey

September 24, 2024 by

JOHN CAREY, one of the three founders of the Carey Group construction firm, has died. In a statement, the Carey family confirmed “with great sadness” that he passed away on Sunday, September 22. “John was a dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many,” they said in an emotional tribute to the long-standing businessman who hailed from Co. … [Read more...] about Family pays tribute following death of Carey Group co-founder John Carey

Dangerous ‘predator’ jailed for arranging to rape a child

September 24, 2024 by

A MAN described as a ‘dangerous predator’ by police has been jailed after being caught trying to arrange to meet and rape a child. Sean Wallace, of Woodside Road, Haringey, was jailed for 14 years and six months for arranging the rape of a child under 13 and distributing an indecent image of a child, following a hearing at Wood Green Crown Court. The 43-year-old was caught … [Read more...] about Dangerous ‘predator’ jailed for arranging to rape a child

Driver who fled scene of collision and sped through police checkpoint caught hiding in bush

September 24, 2024 by

A MAN has been arrested after fleeing the scene of a collision in Co. Down PSNI officers were called when a beige Audi A4 crashed on the Quoile Bridge in Downpatrick at around 10.15pm on September 22. The driver left the scene but a short time later was seen speeding through a police checkpoint on the Killyleagh Road. Police officers who followed the Audi came across the car on … [Read more...] about Driver who fled scene of collision and sped through police checkpoint caught hiding in bush

Body of Irish man killed 40 years ago will be exhumed by gardai

September 24, 2024 by

THE body of an Irish man who was killed 40 years ago in Co. Clare is due to be exhumed today. Patrick Nugent died in unexplained circumstances at Bunratty Folk Park in 1984. Patrick Nugent died in unexplained circumstances in 1984 His remains will be exhumed this morning, at the family grave in Co Clare, as part of a renewed garda investigation into his death. Mr Nugent, 23, … [Read more...] about Body of Irish man killed 40 years ago will be exhumed by gardai

Taoiseach reiterates calls for ceasefire as Middle East ‘on brink of catastrophe’

September 24, 2024 by

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’

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Irish playwright Martin McDonagh’s debut play “The Beauty Queen of Leenane” wins four Tony awards for its 1998 Broadway production. Director Garry Hynes wins for best director, the first woman to do so at the Tonys. Marie Mullen wins best actress. Annie Manahan wins best supporting actress and Tom Murphy wins best supporting actor. The success of “The Beauty Queen of Leenane” inspired McDonagh to complete his Leenane Trilogy with “A Skull in Connemara” and “The Lonesome West.”

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