THE BODY of an 87-year-old man who was found dead in Co. Leitrim six years ago has been exhumed as gardaí continue to investigate the circumstances of his death. Liam Farrell was found dead outside his home in Rooskey on January 12, 2020 after visiting two local pubs the previous evening. Despite an initial ruling of a heart attack, Mr Farrell's family have continued to search … [Read more...] about Body of Liam Farrell exhumed as part of investigation into 87-year-old’s death
Body of Liam Farrell exhumed as part of investigation into 87-year-old’s death
Man jailed over theft of rare Irish-themed Fabergé egg and watch
A MAN has been jailed over the theft of a rare Irish-themed Fabergé egg and watch, part of a set reportedly worth more than £2m. Enzo Conticello, 29, also known as Hakim Boudjenoune, was caught after being arrested in Belfast for a separate theft offence, during which he produced fake Irish identification. He has now been sentenced to two years and three months over the 2024 … [Read more...] about Man jailed over theft of rare Irish-themed Fabergé egg and watch
Remains of further 36 children discovered at site of former mother and baby home in Tuam
THE REMAINS of a further 36 children have been discovered at the site of a former mother and baby home in Co. Galway. It brings to 69 the number of infant remains discovered during the ongoing excavation of the site in Tuam, which was operated as a home by the Catholic order, the Bon Secours Sisters, from 1925 until 1961. Work at the site began last year, more than a decade … [Read more...] about Remains of further 36 children discovered at site of former mother and baby home in Tuam
Eamonn Holmes ‘responding well to treatment’ after suffering stroke
TELEVISION presenter Eamonn Holmes is said to be responding well to treatment after suffering a stroke. The 66-year-old, a long-time former host of The Irish Post Awards, currently presents GB News' Breakfast programme from Monday to Wednesday with Ellie Costello. Alex Armstrong is set to cover for Holmes while the Belfast native recovers. "Eamonn was taken ill last week and it … [Read more...] about Eamonn Holmes ‘responding well to treatment’ after suffering stroke
Man arrested after allegedly causing damage to US military plane at Shannon Airport
A MAN has been arrested after allegedly causing damage to a US military plane at Shannon Airport. The incident occurred at the Co. Clare airport on Saturday morning, with operations temporarily halted for around 25 minutes while authorities dealt with the matter. The Irish Government has previously come in for criticism over the use of the airport by the US military. Footage … [Read more...] about Man arrested after allegedly causing damage to US military plane at Shannon Airport