TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular athletics coach who died unexpectedly at his home in Co. Cork over the weekend. Christopher Harrington died at his home in Waterfall on Sunday, July 28, his family have confirmed. The father-of-five died “unexpectedly at home”, his family said in a statement, adding that he would be “sadly missed” by his large family and wide circle of … [Read more...] about ‘A mentor and inspiration’: Tributes following death of popular athletics coach
‘A mentor and inspiration’: Tributes following death of popular athletics coach
Historic Irish pub which was hub for community in Wales rebuilt and reopened
AN historic pub which was once at the centre of an Irish community in Wales has been relocated, rebuilt and reopened to the public. The Vulcan Hotel has been rebuilt and reopened in Cardiff (Pics: Nathan Roach) From 1853 to 2012 The Vulcan Hotel was located at 10 Adam Street in an area then known as Newtown which served the workforce needed to service Cardiff docks. Back then … [Read more...] about Historic Irish pub which was hub for community in Wales rebuilt and reopened
A Gold For Ireland
By Fiona Audley
SWIMMER Daniel Wiffen has ‘written himself into the history books’ by becoming Ireland’s first gold medalist of the Paris Olympics and the first man to ever secure a medal in the pool for Ireland. The Armagh native swam his way to victory on July 30, securing an Olympic gold medal in the final of the men’s 800m freestyle, in a new Olympic record time of 7:38.19. In doing so the … [Read more...] about A Gold For Ireland
Funeral confirmed for young man who died in Co. Meath collision
THE funeral details have been confirmed for a young man who died when the car he was driving was involved in a collision in Co. Meath over the weekend. Navan man Darragh Reid was involved in a single-vehicle collision on the R161 Trim to Navan Road at Philpotstown near Navan at around 10pm on Sunday, July 28. The 26-year-old, who was the driver and only person in the car, was … [Read more...] about Funeral confirmed for young man who died in Co. Meath collision
Man arrested after drugs worth £75k found in PSNI raid with UK Border Force
A MAN has been arrested after drugs worth an estimated £75k were found in a raid on a property in south Belfast. PSNI detectives, working in partnership with UK Border Force officials, seized the drugs and made an arrest following a search in a property in the Botanic area of the city. A 41-year-old man has been arrested, the PSNI have confirmed. “[On the morning of] Wednesday, … [Read more...] about Man arrested after drugs worth £75k found in PSNI raid with UK Border Force