A NURSERY WORKER convicted of the manslaughter of a nine-month-old baby girl in her care has been jailed for 14 years. Genevieve Meehan died on May 9, 2022 after she was swaddled so tightly that she couldn't move before being placed face down on a bean bag. Investigators said Kate Roughley, who was captured on CCTV complaining about Genevieve before her death, showed a lack of … [Read more...] about ‘Callous and spiteful’ nursery worker jailed for 14 years over death of nine-month-old Genevieve Meehan
‘Callous and spiteful’ nursery worker jailed for 14 years over death of nine-month-old Genevieve Meehan
Police attacked in Derry as they make second arrest in New IRA investigation
POLICE carrying out searches in Derry as part of an investigation into the activities of the New IRA came under attack from a crowd of up to 60 people on Tuesday. The searches were being carried out following the discovery of an AK-47 and ammunition in a vehicle in the city earlier in the evening. Two men in their 50s have now been arrested as part of the investigation While no … [Read more...] about Police attacked in Derry as they make second arrest in New IRA investigation
Man jailed in Belfast for making indecent images of children
A MAN has been sentenced at a Belfast court for multiple counts of making and possessing indecent/pseudo photographs of children. David Armstrong, 52, was sentenced at Laganside Crown Court on Tuesday to 16 months' imprisonment, with half to be served on licence. Armstrong was also placed on the sex offenders' register indefinitely, given a sexual offences prevention order for … [Read more...] about Man jailed in Belfast for making indecent images of children
Honouring Indigenous Aid: Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee & Huron-Wendat Irish Famine Aid
The Irish Heritage Trust has released a film entitled Honouring Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee & Huron-Wendat Irish Famine Aid to mark Ireland’s National Famine Commemoration Day. The film pays tribute to the Indigenous peoples in Canada West (now Ontario) who contributed to Irish Famine relief in 1847. Based on newly discovered archival records, it tells the story of their … [Read more...] about Honouring Indigenous Aid: Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee & Huron-Wendat Irish Famine Aid
Europe’s longest intertwining rollercoaster opens in Ireland
A NEW ride which is the longest intertwining rollercoaster in Europe will officially open in Ireland tomorrow. The Emerald Park theme park opens its new Tír na nÓg land to the public tomorrow morning – which features the longest intertwining family and thrill coasters to be found in Europe. Na Fianna Force at Emerald Park A first of its kind in Ireland, the 6.5-acre site, which … [Read more...] about Europe’s longest intertwining rollercoaster opens in Ireland

