Man admits murdering pensioner in his home

A MAN has admitted murdering a 69-year-old in his home in Lincoln last year. John Connolly was found dead at his home in Portland Street at around 11.18am on June 18, 2024. His body was found by police officers responding to a call to Lincolnshire Police from family members who were concerned for his welfare. John Connolly's body was found in his home in Lincoln (Pic: … [Read more...] about Man admits murdering pensioner in his home

IRISH teacher Enoch Burke turned up at the school he formerly worked at as the students returned from their Christmas holidays this week. Wilson’s Hospital School in Co. Westmeath reopened to students yesterday morning following the festive break. Schoolteacher Enoch Burke turned up at Wilson's Hospital School as it welcomed students back after Christmas yesterday morning Mr … [Read more...] about Irish teacher Enoch Burke turns up at former school as students return after Christmas

AN investigation is underway after two properties were set alight on the same day. Police were called to reports of a fire started at a flat in Irvinestown, Fermanagh at around 6.40pm on January 5. Earlier that day a caravan was targeted in the same town. “It was reported shortly before 6.40pm on Sunday evening, that an unknown person had forced entry to a unoccupied flat in … [Read more...] about Investigation launched into possible link between two arson attacks

TÁNAISTE Micheál Martin has paid tribute to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau following his announcement that he will resign from that role. Last night Mr Trudeau confirmed he intends to step down as leader of the ruling Liberal Party of Canada after nine years in office although he will remain in his post until the party chooses a replacement. "This country deserves a … [Read more...] about Tánaiste claims outgoing Canadian PM Justin Trudeau is a ‘true friend of Ireland’

COLIN FARRELL claimed it is “prosthetics from here on out” as he accepted a coveted Golden Globe for his work on The Penguin. The Dubliner won the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture for Television at the ceremony held in California on January 5. The star plays Oswald Cobblepot - otherwsie known as The Penguin - in … [Read more...] about Colin Farrell says it’s ‘prosthetics from here on out’ following Golden Globes win