‘If he said it, it happened’: Tributes following death of Tommie Gorman

PRESIDENT Higgins has paid tribute to lifelong RTÉ broadcaster Tommie Gorman following his death. The 68-year-old journalist, who was born in Sligo, died today, his family have confirmed in a statement. "Tommie was a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend whose innate kindness and generosity of spirit touched the lives of all who knew him," they said. "His memory will … [Read more...] about ‘If he said it, it happened’: Tributes following death of Tommie Gorman

THE ageing population of Ireland presents economic pressures for the future which must be addressed today, according to a new report. Ireland’s Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath has this week published figures relating to the age demographic in Ireland and its projected impact financially on the nation in the years to come. Currently, the age profile of the Irish population … [Read more...] about Ireland’s ageing population presents economic burden for years ahead

A MAN wanted by police in Northern Ireland in relation to a murder in 1979 has been arrested in Cavan. James Donegan, of Bruce Manor, Arva in Cavan, is wanted for the murder of John James Porter, who was shot dead close to his farm in Mountmorris, Co. Armagh on June 24, 1979. Mr Porter was a part-time member of the British Army’s Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR). Yesterday, on the … [Read more...] about Man arrested over 1979 murder of John James Porter in Armagh

A JEALOUS ex-boyfriend who stabbed two innocent men he didn't know has been jailed for 15 years. Police said Christopher O'Brien from Kings Road, Birmingham, was motivated by 'jealousy and rage' when he attacked the two men last year at a house where his ex-girlfriend was living. O'Brien fled the scene but was arrested days later following a police chase. He pleaded not guilty … [Read more...] about Ex-boyfriend motivated by ‘jealousy and rage’ is jailed for 15 years after stabbing two people

POLICE are investigating the theft of a car during a burglary in Newry this morning and a subsequent hit-and-run road traffic collision that left a woman in hospital. Detectives initially received a report that a white BMW X5 had been stolen from outside a house in the Dublin Road area of Cloghoge. The homeowner found the front door of their house open shortly before 10am, with … [Read more...] about Police investigate Newry burglary and subsequent hit-and-run that left woman in hospital