GARDAÍ are investigating after two bodies were discovered in the Grand Canal in Dublin. Officers were alerted at around 8am on July 6 to reports of a body in the water at the Grand Parade area. They have since confirmed that two bodies were recovered at the site, both male and both aged in their 40s. An investigation is under way following the discovery of two bodies in the … [Read more...] about Investigation underway after bodies found in Dublin canal
Investigation underway after bodies found in Dublin canal
‘No one wants this’: Sectarian attack on historic site in Derry condemned
AN attack on a historic monument in Derry has been condemned as an ‘attempt to raise tensions’ ahead of the annual July 12 marches. Police have launched an investigation after Walker's Plinth, which is located along the was vandalised with paint yesterday morning. “The incident was reported to police at around 11.30am on Monday, July 8 and is being investigated as a sectarian … [Read more...] about ‘No one wants this’: Sectarian attack on historic site in Derry condemned
The far-reaching impact of last week’s Northern Ireland general election results
The Irish Post's veteran commentator PETER KELLY joined the press pack at Belfast's Titanic Exhibition Centre as results emerged for the North's 18 MPs If the British general election was a foregone conclusion, Northern Ireland's results were anything but. Having covered innumerable contests in the North, Britain, the United States and Australia for over two decades, I joined … [Read more...] about The far-reaching impact of last week’s Northern Ireland general election results
‘Our gentle giant’: Family pays emotional tribute as police probe Irishman’s murder
THE family of a man who was found dead at a property Greater Manchester have paid tribute to him as they come to terms with their loss. Fintan McDwyer, 64, was found dead at the house in Platt Lane, Fallowfield at around 8.50am on July 1. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers believe that a “violent assault” took place in the property. “As a result of this, the victim … [Read more...] about ‘Our gentle giant’: Family pays emotional tribute as police probe Irishman’s murder
Appeal for witnesses after pensioner dies following collision on quad bike
GARDAÍ have appealed for witnesses after a man died in a quad bike collision. The man, aged in his 80s, was riding the vehicle on the road to Purteen Harbour, off the R319 near Keel, Achill Island, Co. Mayo when the collision happened at around 1.45pm on June 30. There weer no other vehicles involved in the incident, the police force has confirmed. The man was pronounced dead … [Read more...] about Appeal for witnesses after pensioner dies following collision on quad bike