Man dies and another hospitalised following diving event in Co. Donegal

A MAN has died after taking part in a diving event in Co. Donegal on Saturday. The man, aged in his 40s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene after being recovered from the water in the Teelin Bay area. A second man rescued from the water has been taken to hospital for treatment. The men were reportedly taking part in a local diving event. "Gardaí received a request for … [Read more...] about Man dies and another hospitalised following diving event in Co. Donegal

A MAN and four youths have been arrested after three police officers were injured in Derry while investigating a report of a pellet gun being fired at members of the public. The man, aged 30, has been charged to court while the youths — two teenage girls, a teenage boy and a younger boy — have been released on bail. Following Friday evening's incident, a police spokesperson … [Read more...] about Man and four youths arrested after officers injured during disturbance in Derry

A MAN from Co. Fermanagh has been jailed over his involvement in organised animal fights and other animal welfare offences. Jason Lee Kennedy, 35, from the Bellanaleck area was sentenced for offences including causing unnecessary suffering to animals and causing an animal fight. He was also involved in badger baiting and animal welfare offences in relation to cats. At Newry … [Read more...] about Co. Fermanagh man jailed over organised animal fights

AN aeronautical engineer who has been “obsessed” with visiting space since she was a child is set to achieve her dream. Dr Norah Patten, who hails from Ballina in Co. Mayo, but now lives in Dublin, has been selected as one of three research astronauts who will fly to space on Virgin Galactic’s new Delta Class spaceship. The commercial flight is being planned by the … [Read more...] about Woman ‘obsessed with space’ since age 11 set to become Ireland’s first astronaut