Co. Down man guilty of child rape is jailed for four-and-a-half years

A MAN from Co. Down who was found guilty of child rape has been jailed for four-and-a-half years. The 39-year-old man from the Newtownards area was also found guilty of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. He was sentenced to nine years at Downpatrick Crown Court on Tuesday, with half of his sentence to be served on licence. The man, who cannot be named in … [Read more...] about Co. Down man guilty of child rape is jailed for four-and-a-half years

A CAMPAIGN has been launched to stop people feeding the deer at Dublin’s Phoenix Park as the human interaction is causing the animals “health issues”. Research conducted by University College Dublin (UCD) has uncovered a range of negative effects people feeding the deer has had on their behaviour and wellbeing. Their findings show the deer at the park have been fed foods such … [Read more...] about Irish public urged to ‘stop feeding deer’ as human interaction is affecting their health

A WOMAN has been left with serious facial injuries after she was violently attacked by a burglar in her home. The incident happened at around 9.45pm last night at the property in the Cranfield Park area of Larne in Co. Antrim. A man forced his way into the property and assaulted the woman, who is aged in her 60s. She was left with “serious facial injuries” the PSNI have … [Read more...] about Woman left seriously injured after violent burglary at her home

TAOISEACH Simon Harris has held a special reception welcoming home the nation’s athletes who competed at the European Athletics Championships. Ireland achieved a four-medal haul at the competition in Rome, collecting two golds and two silvers during their time in Italy. Support staff and executives from Athletics Ireland were also invited to government buildings for the … [Read more...] about Taoiseach welcomes Ireland’s athletes home following ‘huge success’ at European Championships

THE Irish government has opened a tender process to secure charter flight services to allow them to deport people who do not have permission to remain in the country. Justice Minister Helen McEntee has welcomed the opening of the tender round for a charter service, which would allow them to undertake group deportations without the need to use commercial flights. “I am committed … [Read more...] about Irish government seeks tenders for charter flights to deport people