MLA condemns ‘sinister’ protest at community policing meeting in Co. Armagh

AN MLA has described a protest during a community policing meeting in Co. Armagh this week as 'sinister'. Eoin Tennyson, Alliance MLA for Upper Bann, said those involved in the protest in Craigavon do not represent local people. The PSNI said the protestors were permitted to enter the event to read a statement before being escorted outside, where the protest continued … [Read more...] about MLA condemns ‘sinister’ protest at community policing meeting in Co. Armagh

GARDAÍ are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a man missing from Co. Meath. Stephen Heffernan, 52, is reported missing from his home in Kilcloon since Thursday, February 27. He was last seen at approximately 9am that day in Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Mr Heffernan is described as being approximately 5' 8" in height, with a medium build, grey hair and blue … [Read more...] about Appeal for information on man missing from Co. Meath

POLICE investigating the murder of a man in his 70s in Co. Tyrone have made an arrest. At around 8pm on Thursday, police received a report of a serious assault inside a flat in the Corrainey Park area of Dungannon. The victim was found seriously injured on the living room floor of the property and pronounced deceased a short time later. "Our thoughts are with this man's family … [Read more...] about Arrest made in connection with murder of man in his 70s in Co. Tyrone

EVERY Sunday at Forest Gate, players ranging in age from teenagers to those in their sixties meet to play handball as part of the Thomas McCurtains Club. As London’s only remaining GAA handball club, it would be easy to dismiss the sport as having little to offer the GAA scene. Yet, it is the Irish sport that GAA President Jarlath Burns believes is most likely to reach the … [Read more...] about A ball, a wall and a world of competition — the GAA handball story