Three people treated in hospital for serious injuries following aggravated burglary in Cork

THREE people have been left with serious injuries following an aggravated burglary in Cork. Two women and a man were taken to hospital following the incident, which occurred at around 6am on Wednesday at a house on Millerd Street. Gardaí have launched an investigation and revealed a sum of cash was taken during the burglary. "Three occupants in the house, two women and a man, … [Read more...] about Three people treated in hospital for serious injuries following aggravated burglary in Cork

TRIBUTES have been paid to an Irishman who died following a collision in Australia on Monday. Ryan Straney, 27, died in the four-vehicle collision at around 4.40am on the Pacific Motorway near Wahroonga, around 20km north of Sydney. New South Wales Police believe a vehicle travelling southbound collided with three vehicles travelling northbound. They added that a 96-year-old … [Read more...] about GAA club pays tribute to ‘true gael’ after Irishman dies in Australia collision

A WOMAN has appeared in court charged with the murder of a baby found dead in woodland 26 years ago. Joanne Sharkey, 54, of West Derby, Liverpool, appeared at Warrington Magistrates' Court on Tuesday charged with murder and the concealment of the birth of a child. She was remanded into custody and is due to appear before Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday. Discovery The baby was … [Read more...] about Woman appears in court over death of baby found 26 years ago

A MAN has been sentenced to 15 years after raping a woman several times while attempting to collect a drug debt from the victim's friend. Nathan Byrne, 24, subjected the woman to the 'horrific' attack at a flat in Preston, Lancashire in August 2021. Byrne, who was armed with a hammer throughout the attack, denied any wrongdoing but was found guilty by a jury and sentenced on … [Read more...] about Man sentenced to 15 years after raping woman while collecting drug debt from victim’s friend

THREE people have been arrested following a report of an attempted kidnapping in Belfast. The incident occurred shortly after midday on Tuesday in the city centre. Two men were arrested at the scene while a third was detained nearby. "Police were on patrol in the Bruce Street area shortly after 12.05pm when they observed an altercation between a number of men," said Detective … [Read more...] about Three arrested over reported kidnapping attempt in Belfast