A BID is underway to have late Celtic legend Tommy Burns made a saint. The Tommy Burns Cause for Canonisation Co-ordinating Team is hoping they can convince the Bishop of Paisley, Fr John Keenan, to formally begin the process. Speaking to the Diocese of Paisley official podcast, Chris McLaughlin said he firmly believes the footballer was a saint who put his faith into action … [Read more...] about Saint Tommy? Bid underway to have late Celtic legend Tommy Burns canonised
Saint Tommy? Bid underway to have late Celtic legend Tommy Burns canonised
Man arrested as part of investigation into high-value cross-border thefts
A MAN has been arrested as part of an investigation into recent high-value cross-border thefts. Searches were carried out at three properties in Omagh, Co. Tyrone following the thefts in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. The searches uncovered suspected stolen goods and a 'significant' amount of cash. "We were made aware by our colleagues in An Garda Síochána of recent thefts in the … [Read more...] about Man arrested as part of investigation into high-value cross-border thefts
Three children injured after school bus collides with fallen tree
POLICE are investigating after three children were injured when a school bus collided with a partially fallen tree in Lisburn. The incident occurred in the Glenavy Road area on Thursday, January 30. It is believed road closure signs had been removed from the area before the collision occurred. "It was reported shortly before 4.05pm that a double decker bus carrying school … [Read more...] about Three children injured after school bus collides with fallen tree
Man in his 60s dies in north Dublin collision
A MAN in his 60s has died following a three-vehicle collision near Blakes Cross in north Dublin. A woman was also injured in the incident, which occurred on the R129 at Thomondstown shortly before 10am on Friday. Gardaí are now appealing for any witnesses to the collision to come forward. The man, who was pronounced deceased at the scene, was the driver of one of the vehicles, … [Read more...] about Man in his 60s dies in north Dublin collision
Two students, aged in their 20s, die in Co. Carlow collision
TWO students have died in a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Co. Carlow. Two other students were injured in the incident, which occurred on the N80 in Leagh, Rathoe, at around 1.15am on Friday. The incident occurred on the same stretch of road where three young people died exactly one year earlier. In Friday's incident, it is understood the vehicle was travelling from … [Read more...] about Two students, aged in their 20s, die in Co. Carlow collision