THE Irish Government has launched a public consultation period regarding plans for the nation’s first marine national park. In April the state announced the designation of Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí, which will be Ireland’s largest National Park, covering more than 70,000 acres of land and sea. The Conor Pass in Dingle falls within the newly designated marine national … [Read more...] about Public consultation opens on Ireland’s first marine national park
Public consultation opens on Ireland’s first marine national park
Pipe bomb thrown through house window exploded while elderly couple were inside
A SECURITY alert in Derry has ended this morning after a pipe bomb attack in the city last night. At around 7.30pm yesterday (November 4) PSNI officers were called to reports of an object being thrown at a house in the Limewood Street area of the city. The incident happened in Limewood Street in Derry The pipe bomb exploded after being thrown through a window, causing damage to … [Read more...] about Pipe bomb thrown through house window exploded while elderly couple were inside
Rapist jailed following ‘horrendous’ attack
A MAN has been jailed for 11 years after being convicted of rape. Thomas Carr, 35, was sentenced at Plymouth Crown Court after being found guilty by a jury of one rape and one attempted rape. The court heard that Carr and the victim in the case had agreed to meet prior to the attack. He arrived at her home where she made a coffee before going to her bedroom to get ready to go … [Read more...] about Rapist jailed following ‘horrendous’ attack
Birmingham man killed in Armagh collision
A BIRMINGHAM man has died after being involved in a collision in Co. Armagh. Anthony Atkins, also known as ‘Cookie’, died following the incident in Crossmaglen at around midnight on Friday, October 1. The 36-year-old, who hailed from Birmingham in the west Midlands, had been living in Crossmaglen, where he had family, for a number of years. Anthony Atkins has died following a … [Read more...] about Birmingham man killed in Armagh collision
Arrest made after man stabbed in the neck
DETECTIVES have made an arrest after a man was stabbed in the neck as he walked through the city of Belfast in the early hours of yesterday morning. The man, aged in his 30s, was targeted as he walked in the St Vincent Street area of north Belfast just after midnight on November 4. He was taken to hospital where he is receiving treatment for his injuries. “Shortly after … [Read more...] about Arrest made after man stabbed in the neck