THE body of an Irish man who was killed 40 years ago in Co. Clare is due to be exhumed today. Patrick Nugent died in unexplained circumstances at Bunratty Folk Park in 1984. Patrick Nugent died in unexplained circumstances in 1984 His remains will be exhumed this morning, at the family grave in Co Clare, as part of a renewed garda investigation into his death. Mr Nugent, 23, … [Read more...] about Body of Irish man killed 40 years ago will be exhumed by gardai
Body of Irish man killed 40 years ago will be exhumed by gardai
Taoiseach reiterates calls for ceasefire as Middle East ‘on brink of catastrophe’
TAOISEACH Simon Harris has repeated calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East following the escalation of Israel’s military operations in Lebanon. The Taoiseach is currently in New York attending the United Nations General Assembly High Level week. Yesterday, on the first day of the summit, Israel launched a deadly air campaign in southern Lebanon which killed 492 people and … [Read more...] about Taoiseach reiterates calls for ceasefire as Middle East ‘on brink of catastrophe’
Railway museum volunteers ‘devastated’ after vandals break in and smash carriages
VOLUNTEERS working at a railway museum have been left “devastated” after vandals broke in and smashed historic carriages at the site causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. A number of train carriages which are operated by the Downpatrick and Co Down Railway were damaged in the attack on September 20. The PSNI is investigating the incident. “It was reported that entry had … [Read more...] about Railway museum volunteers ‘devastated’ after vandals break in and smash carriages
Cocaine worth €2.8m seized at Dublin Port
COCAINE worth €2.8m has been seized at Dublin Port after being found concealed in a vehicle which arrived on a ferry from France. Revenue seized Cocaine worth €2.8m at Dublin Port Revenue officers made the discovery on Sunday, September 22 when they searched a vehicle that had disembarked a ferry from Cherbourg, France. Their intelligence-led operation – in which they used a … [Read more...] about Cocaine worth €2.8m seized at Dublin Port
Man who inflicted ‘appalling injuries’ on vulnerable uncle is jailed for 14 years for manslaughter
A MAN has been jailed for 14 years for the manslaughter of his vulnerable uncle earlier this year. Liam Elms, 41, was last month cleared of murder but convicted of the manslaughter of 58-year-old Paul Lavery. Police said Elms, who acted as his uncle's carer, inflicted 'appalling injuries' on Mr Lavery, who died a week after the attack. Incident The incident occurred at a … [Read more...] about Man who inflicted ‘appalling injuries’ on vulnerable uncle is jailed for 14 years for manslaughter