THE FUNERAL for a mother and her two children who were murdered in a shooting incident in Co. Fermanagh has heard that the three are 'together and finally safe'. Vanessa Whyte, 45, was laid to rest in her native Co. Clare on Saturday alongside her children James Rutledge, 14, and Sara Rutledge, 13. Mourners lined the streets of Barefield as the funeral cortege made its way to … [Read more...] about ‘Together and finally safe’: Funerals held for mother and two children killed in Co. Fermanagh shooting
‘Together and finally safe’: Funerals held for mother and two children killed in Co. Fermanagh shooting
Woman dies after getting into difficulty while swimming in Co. Donegal
A WOMAN in her 50s has died after getting into difficulty while swimming in Co. Donegal. The incident occurred shortly after 7pm on Friday at Glencolmcille. "Gardaí in Killybegs were alerted shortly after 7pm on Friday, August 1, 2025, that a female swimmer was taken from the water at Glencolmcille, Co. Donegal," said a garda spokesperson. "The woman, aged in her 50s, was … [Read more...] about Woman dies after getting into difficulty while swimming in Co. Donegal
‘Perpetrator will face consequences’: Police officer injured after being dragged by vehicle during traffic stop
A POLICE OFFICER has been injured after being dragged by a vehicle during a traffic stop in Kilkeel, Co. Down on Friday night. The driver made off after the officer quizzed the driver over a smell in the vehicle that he suspected was cannabis, dragging the officer alongside. The PSNI has now appealed for information, saying the person responsible 'will face consequences'. "Our … [Read more...] about ‘Perpetrator will face consequences’: Police officer injured after being dragged by vehicle during traffic stop
Mayoral honours for O’Farrells Butchers with recognition award
THE Mayor of Brent, Councillor Ryan Hack, has presented a Recognition Award from Brent’s Town Hall to the much-loved O’Farrells Butchers on Willesden High Road. The Irish butcher’s shop sits at the heart of Brent’s Irish community, in an area rich with Irish pubs, local traders, and cultural traditions. O’Farrells is a traditional family-run butcher shop specialising in … [Read more...] about Mayoral honours for O’Farrells Butchers with recognition award
British government urged to change course on IFI funds
THE BRITISH government’s decision to withdraw £1 million funding from the International Fund for Ireland (IFI) has prompted widespread criticism from political leaders. Established in 1986 by the British and Irish governments, the IFI was created to promote economic and social progress while fostering dialogue between unionist and nationalist communities. Over the years, it has … [Read more...] about British government urged to change course on IFI funds