GARDAÍ have renewed their appeal for the public’s help to find a Kildare teenager who has been missing for nearly two weeks. Liam Gannon has been missing from Athy since Wednesday, February 19. Liam Gannon has been missing for nearly two weeks The 14-year-old is known to visit the Tallaght area and is described as being approximately 5’ 10” tall, of slim build, with short dark … [Read more...] about Urgent appeal over Kildare teen missing for nearly two weeks
Urgent appeal over Kildare teen missing for nearly two weeks
Man and woman arrested in connection with Tyrone murder investigation
FOUR people have now been arrested in connection with a murder investigation following a “senseless” attack in Co. Tyrone. A man, aged in his 70s, was found seriously injured at a flat in the Corrainey Park area of Dungannon on the evening of February 27. The victim was found with serious injuries in the Corrainey Park area of Dungannon (Image: Google Street view) He died a … [Read more...] about Man and woman arrested in connection with Tyrone murder investigation
Man pleads guilty to wife’s murder after footage uncovered on phone
THE CENTRAL criminal court has heard that Gardaí were able to obtain video and audio footage of a man accused of murdering his wife. Stephen Mooney, 52, of Kilbarrack Road, north Dublin, pled guilty to the murder of Anna Mooney, 46, at their home on 15 June 2023. The Ukrainian mother of two died as a result of multiple stab wounds in the kitchen of the house she shared with her … [Read more...] about Man pleads guilty to wife’s murder after footage uncovered on phone
Ireland’s defence relationship with the UN set to change
IRELAND’S HISTORICAL role with the UN peacekeeping force may be about to change, as new legislation seeks to end the requirement for backing from the Security Council. The proposal will be brought to Cabinet tomorrow by Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Simon Harris. The change would remove the need for UN Security Council authorisation on Irish … [Read more...] about Ireland’s defence relationship with the UN set to change
Woman handed minimum 16-year sentence for murder of her partner
A WOMAN who fatally stabbed her partner at their flat in Stevenage, Hertfordshire has been jailed for a minimum of 16 years. At Huntingdon Crown Court on Friday, 35-year-old Erin McNeilly was found guilty of the murder of 61-year-old Peter Lynch and sentenced to life imprisonment. She must serve 16 years in prison before she can be considered for parole. "Our thoughts remain … [Read more...] about Woman handed minimum 16-year sentence for murder of her partner