Renewed appeal for information on anniversary of Marian Beattie’s murder

DETECTIVES investigating the murder of a teenager in Northern Ireland more than 50 years ago have issued an appeal for information on the anniversary of her death. Marian Beattie’s body was found at the bottom of a quarry near Aughnacloy in Co. Tyrone 53 years ago today, on March 31, 1973. The 18-year-old had attended a charity dance at Hadden’s Garage in Aughnacloy the … [Read more...] about Renewed appeal for information on anniversary of Marian Beattie’s murder

WHEN Gemma Hayde left her home in Rosegreen, Co. Tipperary, she planned to stay in London for just three months. Nearly a decade later, she has built one of the biggest Irish women's networks in the city. “I sold my Toyota Yaris and moved over with €1,000 and a suitcase,” she says. “I said I’d see how it goes, and now it’s been nine years.” Like many young Irish emigrants, … [Read more...] about The founder of Irish Dolls in London on building a 6,000-strong community

HAIRDRESSERS and beauticians across Northern Ireland are being trained to spot signs of domestic abuse among their clients. Representatives from 50 beauty businesses have taken part in a specialist session offered through the PSNI’s policing and community safety partnerships it was confirmed this week. The ‘Behind the Smile’ event focused on identifying coercive control — a … [Read more...] about Hairdressers and beauticians in ‘unique position’ to spot domestic abuse

AN IRISH couple from Co. Mayo are making their mark in London after opening a jacket potato café that has quickly become a favourite among the capital’s Irish community. Karen Muldowney and her partner Conor Joyce moved to London two years ago before deciding to take the leap into hospitality. “We would reminisce about when we were in university in Galway. There used to be a … [Read more...] about Mayo couple bring a taste of home to London with The Dynamic Spud

THREE people who were arrested in connection with an investigation into the suspected murder of Tipperary man William Delaney have since been released without charge. The 56-year-old, who lived in Portlaoise, went missing more than seven years ago. He was last seen on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. William Delaney was last seen in 2019 Gardaí investigating the case suspect that … [Read more...] about Three arrested in connection with William Delaney murder investigation released without charge