TRIBUTES have been paid to former Cork County Councillor Des O'Grady, who passed away on Wednesday. Mr O'Grady, 72, represented Sinn Féin on Cork County Council after being elected to the old Blarney/Macroom district in 2014. A former teacher and historian, he had an impressive knowledge of Irish history. He also an accomplished footballer, representing the Rebels as well as … [Read more...] about ‘A true gentleman’: Tributes paid to former Cork County Councillor Des O’Grady
‘A true gentleman’: Tributes paid to former Cork County Councillor Des O’Grady
Man charged with attempted murder over Co. Down stabbing
A MAN has been charged with attempted murder in relation to a stabbing incident in Co. Down. Police responded to reports of a serious assault at a property in the Breezemount Close area of Conlig shortly after 8am on Tuesday, during which a man sustained a number of stab wounds. He was taken to hospital to be treated for his injuries, which are not believed to be … [Read more...] about Man charged with attempted murder over Co. Down stabbing
Woman’s body found at property in Co. Cavan following serious incident
THE BODY of a woman has been found at a property in Co. Cavan after what gardaí described as a serious incident. Gardaí were called to the residence in a rural area near Ballyconnell at around 9.30pm on Saturday. The woman's body was discovered at the scene, while a man was also discovered at the property with serious injuries. He was subsequently taken to hospital for … [Read more...] about Woman’s body found at property in Co. Cavan following serious incident
Man arrested in Co. Antrim on suspicion of child sex offences
A MAN has been arrested in Co. Antrim on suspicion of a number of online child sex offences. The 22-year-old man was detained in the Toome area on Friday by detectives in South West CID. He was due to be questioned on suspicion of sexual communication with a child, inciting a child under 16 to engage in sexual activity, possession of indecent images of a child and … [Read more...] about Man arrested in Co. Antrim on suspicion of child sex offences
Young Irish woman dies while climbing in Spain
A Young Irish woman has died while rock climbing in southern Spain. According to Telecinco News, the 21-year-old woman fell around 150m while descending a mountain near the village of El Chorro in Álora, Malaga. The area is popular with climbers, hikers and mountain bikers. The woman's friend managed to survive by holding on to a rock. Emergency services were alerted to the … [Read more...] about Young Irish woman dies while climbing in Spain