Sheila Clerkin, stalwart of Irish dance in London, dies aged 92

SHEILA CLERKIN, a much loved figure from the world of Irish dancing has died. Sheila, teacher adjudicator and feis musician passed away on January 28, 2025 aged 92. She had been suffering from Alzheimer’s and eventually succumbed to pneumonia. Sheila grew up in London – and in Ireland during the Second World War (Tipperary and Armagh). She was the eldest daughter of Harry … [Read more...] about Sheila Clerkin, stalwart of Irish dance in London, dies aged 92

GARDAÍ are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a man missing from Co. Meath. Dylan McLoughlin, 27, is reported missing from his home in Ratoath since Friday, February 21. He was last seen in the town at around 10.30pm that night. Mr McLoughlin is described as being approximately six foot in height, of slim build with brown hair. When last seen, he was … [Read more...] about Appeal for information on man missing from Co. Meath

A MAN has been treated in hospital after being shot in the leg with a crossbow in Belfast. The incident occurred some time between 12am and 1.30am on Sunday in the Cupar Way area in the north of the city. The 32-year-old victim was reportedly shot once in the leg before being taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries. Police have now appealed for witnesses while saying … [Read more...] about Man hospitalised after being shot with crossbow in Belfast

A MAN has been taken to hospital following a shooting incident in west Belfast on Sunday. The incident occurred in the Bell Steel Manor area of Poleglass in Dunmurry at around 10.30am. Danny Baker, Sinn Féin MLA for West Belfast, condemned the shooting, describing it as a 'reckless attack'. The man is believed to have been shot at several times while sitting in the driver's … [Read more...] about Man shot during ‘reckless attack’ in west Belfast

A MAN is due in court following the discovery of a suspicious bag in Co. Derry. The bag, which police said contained 'a number of items', was found with a bike in the Strand Road area of Coleraine on Thursday, February 13. The discovery of the bag and its contents prompted police to increase patrols in the area, while local politicians issued warnings for residents to stay … [Read more...] about Man due in court following discovery of suspicious bag in Co. Derry