Choirmaster sentenced to three years in prison for non-recent child sex offences

A MAN who sexually abused a boy — and then played on his victim's faith by making him swear to God that he wouldn't tell anyone — has been sentenced to three years in prison. Sean McNally, of Todmorden, Calderdale, pleaded guilty to five sexual offences against the same victim. The offences occurred between 1973 and 1976 when McNally was the organ teacher and choirmaster at St … [Read more...] about Choirmaster sentenced to three years in prison for non-recent child sex offences

AN ELDERLY man has died following a house fire in Co. Cork this morning. Emergency service responded to reports of a fire at a residence in Douglas at around 10.40am. According to RTÉ News, fire fighters were greeted by family members outside the property — who told them a man was inside the house — before undertaking a search. "A man, aged in his 70s, was fatally injured … [Read more...] about Elderly man dies following house fire in Co. Cork

A MAN has been arrested by gardaí over an alleged attempt to bribe a League of Ireland football player. According to gardaí, the bribery attempt relates to the current football season. Galway Beo reports that the player was offered more than €30,000 to ensure he was sent off, however, the bribe was refused. It adds that a complaint was later lodged with gardaí over the … [Read more...] about Man arrested over attempt to bribe League of Ireland footballer

A MAN has who attempted to smuggle more than half-a-million pounds' worth of cannabis into Northern Ireland from Holland has been jailed. Sergei Bacaianov initially denied any knowledge of the drugs, which had been hidden in a trailer containing fresh chicken. However, he later pleaded guilty to drugs importation, with the £620,000 worth of cannabis believed to be destined for … [Read more...] about Man jailed after attempting to smuggle more than half-a-million pounds’ worth of cannabis into Northern Ireland

A MAN has died following a multi-vehicle collision in Co. Antrim. The incident occurred on the Crankill Road in Ballymena on Tuesday night. Responding to the incident, Sinn Féin's Phillip McGuigan said: "It is tragic to hear that a man has lost his life on a dual carriageway outside Ballymena last night. "My heartfelt sympathies go out to this man's family as they come to terms … [Read more...] about Man dies following multi-vehicle collision in Co. Antrim