Teenager shot in leg in Co. Down attack

AN investigation is underway following a shooting in Co. Down. Police were called after a teenager was shot in the leg in Newtownards. The 19-year-old was attacked at around 8.40pm on January 28 in the Ballyreagh Way area of the town. The incident happened in the Ballyreagh Way area of Newtownards He was taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries. “There can be no … [Read more...] about Teenager shot in leg in Co. Down attack

THE funeral details have been confirmed for London-based Irish businessman Tom Carey. One of the three founding brothers of the Carey Group, the Tipperary native died on January 14, aged 82. In a statement issued at the time the Carey family confirmed the news "with heavy hearts". “Tom was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle and friend to many,” they … [Read more...] about Funeral confirmed for construction industry leader Tom Carey

A FUNDRAISING event which proved a resounding success when it launched last year will return this March. Fréa’s Big Irish Breakfast made its debut in 2024, asking Irish people all over the world to raise money while enjoying their first meal of the day. Designed to raise much needed funds, which allows Fréa’s member organisations to support vulnerable Irish communities across … [Read more...] about Fréa’s Big Irish Breakfast returns following ‘incredible’ response to debut event

MUSIC fans have been urged to be extra wary of people offering to sell them tickets for popular concerts by some of the industry’s biggest names. The PSNI has received a number of reports in recent days from people who have been scammed out of hundreds of pounds by fraudsters claiming to have concert tickets to sell them. More specifically the reports related to the sale of … [Read more...] about Oasis and Coldplay fans warned as fraudsters scam people for hundreds of pounds for fake tour tickets