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
Appeal for information on man missing from Co. Meath
Arrest made in connection with murder of man in his 70s in Co. Tyrone
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
A ball, a wall and a world of competition — the GAA handball story
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
The Heroes of ’47
By Keith J. Kelly, Daily News journalist & son-in-law of Kerry football great Eddie Walsh.
September / October 1997
The 50th anniversary of the All-Ireland Football Final, played in New York. It's been fifty years since County Cavan pulled a stunning upset victory against County Kerry at the Polo Grounds in New York City, in the only All-Ireland Gaelic Football Championship ever played outside of Ireland. Back on September 14, 1947, the local press in New York seemed not to know what to … [Read more...] about The Heroes of ’47
Lady Eleanor Donaldson fails to have two charges dropped in historic sex case
A LEGAL bid by Eleanor Donaldson, wife of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, to have two charges against her dropped in a historic sex offences case has been rejected by Newry Crown Court. The Donaldsons were arrested and charged last year with multiple offences. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson (62) faces eighteen historic charges including one count of rape, four of gross indecency, and 13 of … [Read more...] about Lady Eleanor Donaldson fails to have two charges dropped in historic sex case