GARDAÍ have upgraded the 2013 disappearance of a mother-of-two from Co. Meath to a murder investigation. Elizabeth Clarke has not been seen since she went missing from Navan 12 years ago when she was 24 years old. Ms Clarke, who previously lived in both Portrane and Bettystown in Co. Meath, was officially reported missing by her family in January 2015. However, there have been … [Read more...] about Gardaí upgrade 2013 disappearance of mother-of-two from Co. Meath to murder investigation
Gardaí upgrade 2013 disappearance of mother-of-two from Co. Meath to murder investigation
Murder investigation launched following death of man in Co. Tyrone
A MURDER investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Co. Tyrone. Stephen Holmes, 31, was the victim of a serious assault in the Beechmount Village area of Strabane at around 3.15am on Monday, February 3. He sadly passed away in hospital on Saturday as a result of his injuries. A 31-year-old man was arrested on Monday in connection with the incident and … [Read more...] about Murder investigation launched following death of man in Co. Tyrone
Concern for woman missing from Co. Kilkenny
GARDAÍ are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a woman missing from Co. Kilkenny. Fiona Booth, 50, was reported missing from her home in Gowran on Friday, February 7. Ms Booth is described as being approximately 5' 5" in height, of slim build, with blonde hair. It is not known what she was wearing when she was last seen in Gowran on Tuesday, February 4 … [Read more...] about Concern for woman missing from Co. Kilkenny
Steppin’ Out with Donald O’Connor
By Kevin Lewis
July/August 1997
Tap-dancing great Donald O'Connor talks to Kevin Lewis. If living well is the best revenge, life must be sweet for dancer Donald O'Connor. In the Golden Age of Hollywood, O'Connor ranked only behind Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire because, with the exception of Singin' in the Rain (1952), he was not showcased in a dazzling series of prestigious musicals. Rather, at a critical … [Read more...] about Steppin’ Out with Donald O’Connor
The First Word: The Madness Of It All
"IRA, Killing 2 Policemen Cripples the Irish Peace Talks," says the front page headline in the New York Times story by Sarah Lyall, writing from London. Indeed, the recent shootings of the two RUC officers was front page news around the world, and brought outrage from all corners. But, heinous as the IRA killings are, the IRA alone is not responsible for crippling the peace … [Read more...] about The First Word: The Madness Of It All