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Man jailed for ‘abhorrent’ sexual abuse of two young girls

Man jailed for ‘abhorrent’ sexual abuse of two young girls

April 11, 2024 by

A MAN convicted of the non-recent sexual abuse of two girls has been sentenced to eight years in prison. Kevin Gleeson, 67, was found guilty last November of 11 counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14 and one count of gross indecency with a girl under 14. Following his sentencing at Northampton Crown Court on February 29, police this week praised Gleeson's victims for … [Read more...] about Man jailed for ‘abhorrent’ sexual abuse of two young girls

Young brothers climb mountain in Ireland in uncle’s memory

April 11, 2024 by

YOUNG brothers Tadhg and Kaelon Lambe have completed a mammoth challenge in honour of their late ... … [Read more...] about Young brothers climb mountain in Ireland in uncle’s memory

William P. Powell:
A Black Abolitionist in Ireland

IA Newsletter
Aptil 13, 2024

April 10, 2024 by

William Peter Powell is generally overlooked in the history of the Black abolition movement. Nonetheless, as a former seaman from his homes in New Bedford, New York, and Liverpool ports, he was at the heart of a global network of anti-slavery activity, primarily centered on the nexus between Dublin, Liverpool, and Boston.  Powell's numerous and crucial contributions are not … [Read more...] about William P. Powell:
A Black Abolitionist in Ireland

URGENT APPEAL: £10k offered for information on whereabouts of wanted man

April 7, 2024 by

POLICE have issued an urgent appeal to locate a man wanted in connection with a series of violent burglaries. Crimestoppers have offered £10k for information that helps officers locate 50-year-old Martin McDonagh, who is wanted in connection with a series of aggravated burglaries in Nottingham. The incidents happened across Nottingham, where a man forced his way into a number … [Read more...] about URGENT APPEAL: £10k offered for information on whereabouts of wanted man

Semi-automatic machine gun among ten ‘lethal’ firearms seized in Dublin

April 7, 2024 by

A SEMI-AUTOMATIC machine gun is among ten firearms seized in Dublin over the past fortnight. The guns were found during more than 20 operations undertaken by Gardaí targeting serious crime and drug supply in the city. On March 29 a semi-automatic machine gun and bullets were found during the search of a house in Clondalkin. The following day (March 30), two guns were found in a … [Read more...] about Semi-automatic machine gun among ten ‘lethal’ firearms seized in Dublin

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