A MURDER investigation has been launched following the death of a young girl in Co. Tyrone. Tavia Michella Ximenes Da Costa, who was just 23 months old, died suddenly in Dungannon at the weekend. Police investigating the toddler's death have now arrested two women, aged 21 and 24, and a 29-year-old man on suspicion of murder. Meanwhile, Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew has offered … [Read more...] about Murder investigation launched following death of toddler in Co. Tyrone
Murder investigation launched following death of toddler in Co. Tyrone
Gardaí launch murder investigation over missing eight-year-old boy
GARDAÍ have launched a murder investigation in relation to an eight-year-old boy who went missing more than six weeks ago. Kyran Durnin and his mother Dayla, 24, had been reported missing from their home in Drogheda, Co. Louth since Friday, August 30. However, investigators have today stood down their appeal for information on Ms Durnin's whereabouts while renewing their … [Read more...] about Gardaí launch murder investigation over missing eight-year-old boy
New Irish dancing academy goes from strength to strength
A NEWLY formed Irish dancing academy has gone from strength to strength within just six months of opening. The Gibbons Academy of Irish Dance is based in Leeds, where it launched in March 2024. Founded by Katie Gibbons Rokka, who returned home to Leeds after seven years spent teaching in Manchester, the school has proven a popular choice among its local community. Dancers … [Read more...] about New Irish dancing academy goes from strength to strength
Arrest made after body of woman found in house
POLICE are investigating after the body of a woman was found at a house in Co. Down. The woman, aged in her 50s, was found at a house in the Rosepark area of Donaghadee on October 14. “Police received a report just after 7am on October 14, that a woman, aged in her 50s, had been found dead in a house in the Rosepark area of the town,” the PSN’s Detective Chief Inspector Neil … [Read more...] about Arrest made after body of woman found in house
Two police officers injured after patrol car rammed
TWO police officers were injured when their patrol car was rammed in the early hours of the morning. The officers were on patrol in Crossmaglen in Co. Armagh on October 13 when a car they signalled to stop deliberately drove into them. “Just after 1am police on patrol in the Dundalk Road area signalled their blue lights at a black Audi driving on the opposite side of the road,” … [Read more...] about Two police officers injured after patrol car rammed