A RAFT of Irish artists have received government funding to support global tours taking place this year. The likes of Dervish, Niall McCabe and The Scratch are among them, it was announced this week, as Ireland’s Culture Minister Catherine Martin revealed a €825k funding pot to support the Irish arts abroad. Niall McCabe in concert The funding, which is earmarked for the … [Read more...] about Dervish and Niall McCabe among Irish artists receiving government funds to support global gigs
Dervish and Niall McCabe among Irish artists receiving government funds to support global gigs
Murder investigation launched after man dies days after Co. Cork assault
A MURDER investigation is underway after a man died days after being assaulted in Co. Cork. Ian Baitson, 33, is believed to have been attacked with a sword during the incident in Cobh on Friday, March 15. He was taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead on Tuesday. A post-mortem was carried out today and while the results have not been released for … [Read more...] about Murder investigation launched after man dies days after Co. Cork assault
Woman from Co. Armagh jailed after conning employers out of more than £200,000
A WOMAN from Co. Armagh has been jailed after she conned two employers out of more than £200,000. At Craigavon Crown Court on Wednesday, 45-year-old Lisa McGuckin was sentenced to a total of 23 months, half of which is to be served on licence. "The victims in these crimes were a local business and a local charity in the Portadown area," said Detective Inspector Foley of the … [Read more...] about Woman from Co. Armagh jailed after conning employers out of more than £200,000
Dublin firefighter visiting Boston for St Patrick’s Day is charged with rape
A DUBLIN firefighter visiting Boston for St Patrick's Day has been charged with raping a woman in the city. Terrence Crosbie, 37, was detained on a plane as he attempted to leave the United States three days before his scheduled departure date. He has since been ordered to surrender his passport and is due to return to court next month. 'Attempting to leave the country' Police … [Read more...] about Dublin firefighter visiting Boston for St Patrick’s Day is charged with rape
Man arrested after Revenue seize more than €2m worth of cigarettes
A MAN has been arrested after Revenue officers seized 2.4m cigarettes with a retail value or more than €2m. The discovery was made in Co. Wexford on Tuesday as part of a joint intelligence-led operation conducted by Revenue's Customs Service and An Garda Síochána. The cigarettes, branded 'Richmond', represented a potential loss to the exchequer of more than €1.5m. The arrested … [Read more...] about Man arrested after Revenue seize more than €2m worth of cigarettes