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Former primary school teacher who ‘preyed on pupils’ jailed

Former primary school teacher who ‘preyed on pupils’ jailed

May 12, 2025 by

A FORMER primary school teacher has been jailed for sexual offences against two pupils at his school. William Maher, from Kings Brae in Belfast, was sentenced today at Belfast Crown Court for the offences against the boys who were ten years old at the time. They included three counts of sexual communications with a child and three counts of causing or inciting a child under 13 … [Read more...] about Former primary school teacher who ‘preyed on pupils’ jailed

Wildfire ‘tears through’ Northern Irish conservation site

May 12, 2025 by

AN ONGOING wildfire which has been burning since the weekend has torn through a Northern Irish ... … [Read more...] about Wildfire ‘tears through’ Northern Irish conservation site

Schools ‘heartbroken’ following deaths of two teenagers in Co. Donegal tragedy

May 12, 2025 by

THE SCHOOLS of two teenagers who died after a tragic incident off the coast of Co. Donegal have p... … [Read more...] about Schools ‘heartbroken’ following deaths of two teenagers in Co. Donegal tragedy

Tánaiste Simon Harris calls for review of EU-Israel trade agreement

May 12, 2025 by

TNAISTE Simon Harris has called for a review of the European Union's trade agreement with Israel... … [Read more...] about Tánaiste Simon Harris calls for review of EU-Israel trade agreement

‘Terrible tragedy’: Taoiseach offers condolences to family of garda who died in line of duty

May 12, 2025 by

TAOISEACH Michel Martin has offered his condolences to the family of a garda who lost his life i... … [Read more...] about ‘Terrible tragedy’: Taoiseach offers condolences to family of garda who died in line of duty

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December 23, 1900

Irish film and television actor Noel Purcell was born in Dublin on this day in 1900. Purcell began his acting career at an early age, debuting on Dublin’s Gaiety Theater stage at the age of 12. He also did vaudeville as a boy. He moved to film, acting in 1947’s “Captain Boycott,” and played a crew member on Ahab’s ship in 1956’s “Moby Dick.” Purcell appeared in several British TV series. He was awarded with the Freedom of the City of Dublin award in 1984.

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