Man found guilty of 2017 rape and murder of Irish backpacker in India

A MAN has been found guilty of the rape and murder of Irish backpacker Danielle McLaughlin in Goa, India eight years ago. The 28-year-old was found deceased in the Canacona area of Goa in March 2017. On Friday, 31-year-old Vikat Bhagat was found guilty at the District and Sessions Court and is due to be sentenced tomorrow. "There was no other suspect or gang involved in … [Read more...] about Man found guilty of 2017 rape and murder of Irish backpacker in India

TAOISEACH Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris were among those paying tribute following the death of young Irish jockey Michael O'Sullivan. The 24-year-old Cork native had been in intensive care since falling at the final fence at Thurles 10 days ago. He sadly passed away at Cork University Hospital this morning, surrounded by his family. Tributes have since poured in for … [Read more...] about ‘An incredible talent’: Taoiseach joins those paying tribute to young Irish jockey Michael O’Sullivan

A MAN caught with chemicals that could have been used to manufacture homemade explosives as well as being in possession of hundreds of indecent images of children has been jailed. Ryan O'Donnell, 37, stored the substances, including potassium nitrate, nitrogen and sulphur, at his Edinburgh home. On Wednesday, O'Donnell was sentenced at the city's High Court to 44 months in … [Read more...] about Man jailed for possession of explosive materials and indecent images of children

A TEENAGER has been arrested after a man was seriously assaulted in Co. Cavan. The incident occurred on Main Street in Cavan Town shortly before midnight on Friday. A man in his 20s was taken to Cavan General Hospital and later transferred to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin, where his condition is understood to be serious. A 17-year-old male was later arrested in connection with … [Read more...] about Teenager arrested after man hospitalised in serious Co. Cavan assault

IRISH jockey Michael O'Sullivan has passed away, just over a week after he suffered a fall at Thurles. The 24-year-old Cork native and his mount Wee Charlie were among three fallers at the final fence during the second race on the card last Thursday, February 6. The remaining races were cancelled as O'Sullivan was airlifted to Cork University Hospital, where he was being … [Read more...] about Irish jockey Michael O’Sullivan dies a week on from fall at Thurles