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Gardaí investigate discovery of two bodies in Co. Clare

Gardaí investigate discovery of two bodies in Co. Clare

October 12, 2025 by

AN GARDA SÍOCHÁNA has launched an investigation following the discovery of two bodies in Co. Clare. The bodies, believed to be that of a man in his 80s and a woman in her 90s, were found at a residential property in Doolin late on Saturday night. They have since been taken to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick, where post mortems are due to be carried out. "The … [Read more...] about Gardaí investigate discovery of two bodies in Co. Clare

Man arrested in Co. Tyrone charged with sexual offences

October 12, 2025 by

A MAN has been arrested in Co. Tyrone in connection with suspected child sex offences. The 47-year-old was detained in the Strabane area on Saturday on suspicion of attempted sexual communication with a child. He has been since charged with two counts of attempted sexual communication with a child and arranging or facilitating the commission of a sex offence against a … [Read more...] about Man arrested in Co. Tyrone charged with sexual offences

Investigation launched after man’s body found in Co. Cork

October 12, 2025 by

GARDAÍ have launched an investigation after a man's body was found in Co. Cork. The discovery was made at Rockview Terrace in Doneraile, Mallow, in the early hours of this morning. Gardái say they are 'investigating all of the circumstances' surrounding the death of the man, who was aged in his 40s. The Assistant State Pathologist, Dr Margot Bolster, and the Garda Technical … [Read more...] about Investigation launched after man’s body found in Co. Cork

Disgraced former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins killed in prison

October 12, 2025 by

IAN WATKINS, the disgraced former frontman of Welsh rock band Lostprophets, has been killed in prison. In 2013, Watkins was sentenced to 29 years behind bars for child sex offences, including the attempted rape of a baby. West Yorkshire Police confirmed two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder at HMP Wakefield. Watkins, 48, was the lead singer and co-founder of … [Read more...] about Disgraced former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins killed in prison

‘You stole the hearts of the world’: Tributes as Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton passes away, aged 79

October 12, 2025 by

OSCAR-WINNING actress Diane Keaton, who appeared in films including Annie Hall and The Godfather, has passed away at the age of 79. A short statement from her family to People magazine confirmed her passing on Saturday, asking for 'privacy in this moment of great sadness'. Tributes have since flooded in for Keaton, including from her First Wives Club co-star Bette Midler, who … [Read more...] about ‘You stole the hearts of the world’: Tributes as Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton passes away, aged 79

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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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