A FUNDRAISER set up to support the family of a woman killed in Co. Cavan has raised more than €40,000. Annie Heyneman, 55, was pronounced dead at the scene following a serious incident at the family home at Kilnavart, Ballyconnell, last Saturday. Her Dutch-born husband Henk was hospitalised after sustaining serious injuries in the incident. The couple's son, 31-year-old Danny … [Read more...] about Fundraiser to support family of woman killed in Co. Cavan raises more than €40,000
Fundraiser to support family of woman killed in Co. Cavan raises more than €40,000
Arrest after gardaí seize €400,000 of cannabis in Dublin
A MAN has been arrested after gardaí seized €400,000 worth of cannabis in Dublin on Saturday. The discovery was made by gardaí from the Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT) during a search of a residence in Swords. They uncovered 40 vacuum-sealed bags of cannabis herb, each weighing approximately 500g, with a combined total weight of 20kg and a street value of €400,000. Gardaí … [Read more...] about Arrest after gardaí seize €400,000 of cannabis in Dublin
Cause of huge blaze at Co. Derry recycling plant believed to have been accidental
THE CAUSE of a huge fire at a recycling plant in Co. Derry is believed to have been accidental, according to the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS). More than 80 firefighters tackled the blaze at the RiverRidge plant on the Craigmore Road in Coleraine, which began in the early hours of Friday morning. The fire was eventually brought under control more than 24 … [Read more...] about Cause of huge blaze at Co. Derry recycling plant believed to have been accidental
Man aged in his 50s dies in Co. Wexford collision
A MAN aged in his 50s has died following a road traffic collision in Co. Wexford. The single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle occurred on the R738 at Knockeen in Barntown shortly before 6.15pm on Saturday. The motorcyclist was fatally injured and was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Waterford, where a … [Read more...] about Man aged in his 50s dies in Co. Wexford collision
Mother of murdered Catholic teenager expresses ‘massive relief’ as trio have convictions upheld
THE MOTHER of a Catholic teenager murdered 50 years ago has spoken of her 'massive relief' after a bid to overturn the convictions of three men jailed over the killing was dismissed in court. Teresa Rice, whose 17-year-old son Francis was stabbed to death in Castlewellan in May 1975, was in court on Friday to hear the verdict. Also in attendance was Eric Cullen, the only … [Read more...] about Mother of murdered Catholic teenager expresses ‘massive relief’ as trio have convictions upheld