Oasis guitarist Bonehead takes break from reunion tour after cancer diagnosis

OASIS guitarist Bonehead has revealed he is taking a break from the band's current reunion tour after being diagnosed with prostrate cancer. The second-generation Irishman — real name Paul Arthurs — has been performing as part of Oasis on their global tour since July, their first shows since splitting in 2009. However, the 60-year-old, whose mother and father were from Co. Mayo … [Read more...] about Oasis guitarist Bonehead takes break from reunion tour after cancer diagnosis

A WOMAN has been arrested after a man died following an assault in Co. Tipperary. The incident occurred at a property in Carrick-on-Suir on Saturday night. The woman, aged in her 20s, is being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. A statement from gardaí said they are 'investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of a man following a fatal … [Read more...] about Woman arrested after man dies following assault in Co. Tipperary

POLITICIANS have condemned racially-motivated graffiti in Lisburn, with police charging a man in relation to the matter. The PSNI said on Friday there had been several reports of such graffiti in a number of locations in the city. Local SDLP councillor Pat Catney branded it 'disgraceful', while Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood said it was not representative of people in the … [Read more...] about Politicians condemn racially-motivated graffiti in Lisburn as man is charged

GARDAÍ have made an arrest after a man died following a fatal road traffic collision in Co. Wexford in the early hours of this morning. The incident, involving a passenger van and a jeep, occurred on the N25 at Ballykelly, near Drinagh, at approximately 1.10am today. The driver of the van, a male in his 60s, was fatally injured and pronounced deceased at the scene. His body was … [Read more...] about Arrest made after man dies in Co. Wexford collision

A DUP politician has rejected a call to apologise over claims he used a 'homophobic slur' on BBC One's Question Time. While debating illegal immigration during this week's show, Upper Bann MLA Jonathan Buckley said it was time to stop 'pansying around' the subject. Host Fiona Bruce and other guests appeared shocked at the term, while Eóin Tennyson, Alliance MLA for Upper Bann, … [Read more...] about DUP politician rejects call to apologise after claims he used ‘homophobic slur’ on Question Time