A BISHOP has issued an 'unreserved apology' over alleged abuse by a late Catholic priest, saying earlier action would have empowered other victims to speak up. Bishop Alan McGuckian from the Down and Connor diocese in Northern Ireland said credible allegations had been received about Fr Patrick O'Neill, who passed away in November 2009. Bishop McGuckian, who took up his current … [Read more...] about Bishop issues ‘unreserved apology’ over alleged abuse by late Catholic priest
Bishop issues ‘unreserved apology’ over alleged abuse by late Catholic priest
Man due in court following discovery of suspicious bag in Co. Derry
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
Man shot during ‘reckless attack’ in west 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
Boy, 5, and young man die in separate road traffic collisions
A BOY aged five and a young man have died following separate road traffic collisions on Saturday. In the first incident, a quad bike and motorcycle collided at around 3.30pm at Ballynascarry, Finea in Co. Westmeath. The quad bike rider, a man in his 20s, was fatally injured and pronounced dead at the scene. His body was removed to Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar, where a … [Read more...] about Boy, 5, and young man die in separate road traffic collisions
Human hand discovered in grounds of Dublin school
GARDAÍ are investigating the discovery of a human hand in the grounds of a school in Dublin. The partial human remains were found at the Our Lady Immaculate Junior National School in Darndale on Friday afternoon. No children were present at the school at the time, which was closed for half term. According to RTÉ News, it is believed the hand was dropped by a bird. The report … [Read more...] about Human hand discovered in grounds of Dublin school