A PENSIONER who was found dead at his home in Derry has been named locally as Noel O’Sullivan. The body of Mr O'Sullivan, who was in his 80s, was discovered on Wednesday afternoon at the house in the Culmore Road area of the city. Following a post-mortem examination, police said the results were inconclusive and further tests were required to determine the cause of death. On … [Read more...] about Pensioner found dead in his Derry home is named locally as man charged
Pensioner found dead in his Derry home is named locally as man charged
Richard Harris: Outstanding in The Field
At 60 and after a career of 40-odd films, Rlchard Harris had spent most of the last decade out of sight and out of mind in the Bahamas. What has brought him back from a life of beachcombing is the lead role in The Field, the latest movie from the Jim Sheridan/Noel Pearson duo of Oscar-winning My Left Foot fame. He also had an acclaimed stint as Henry lV in London's West End and … [Read more...] about Richard Harris: Outstanding in The Field
Ireland names its full athletics squad for Paris Paralympics 2024
THE full Para athletics team that will represent Ireland at the Paralympic Games this summer has been announced today. A five person Para athletics team will fly to Paris for the Games which take place from August 28 to September 8. The addition of these five athletes brings the team size to 12 named so far with the remaining members of the team to be announced over the next … [Read more...] about Ireland names its full athletics squad for Paris Paralympics 2024
Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms plans to visit Dublin for meeting with Taoiseach
PRIME MINISTER Keir Starmer will meet with Taoiseach Simon Harris in Dublin this autumn. The newly elected British leader confirmed his intention to visit Ireland following the first bilateral meeting between the two statesmen which was held last night. Taoiseach Simon Harris was invited to the Prime Minister’s summer country home Chequers for dinner yesterday (July 17). The … [Read more...] about Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms plans to visit Dublin for meeting with Taoiseach
Man convicted of killing Michael Murphy in Boxing Day attack
A MAN has been convicted of killing another man in a violent and aggressive Boxing Day attack. Jurejs Vankovs has been found guilty of the manslaughter of 49-year-old Michael Murphy following a trial at Wood Green Crown Court which concluded yesterday (July 17). The court heard that Mr Murphy died after an argument between himself and 39-year-old Vankovs escalated. The pair, … [Read more...] about Man convicted of killing Michael Murphy in Boxing Day attack