A CONSTRUCTION company and local council in Northern Ireland have been fined for health and safety offences in relation to an engineer who died while working during a storm in Co. Armagh. Matt Campbell, 24, was killed in Slieve Gullion Forest Park during Storm Ali on September 19, 2018 after being struck by a 200-year-old beech tree that had become uprooted by strong winds. A … [Read more...] about Construction company and local council fined over engineer’s death during storm
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Man arrested after gardaí seize four viable explosive devices in Dublin
A MAN in his 40s has been arrested after gardaí seized four viable explosive devices during a search of a vehicle in Dublin. Gardaí revealed that army bomb disposal experts were called to the scene in the Dublin 22 area on Sunday afternoon to remove the devices. Meanwhile, suspected cannabis and a scrambler bike were seized during subsequent searches. "At approximately 3.40pm, … [Read more...] about Man arrested after gardaí seize four viable explosive devices in Dublin
Police renew appeal over Lisburn woman missing for three weeks
POLICE in Northern Ireland have renewed their appeal for information about the whereabouts of a high-risk missing woman who hasn't been seen for more than three weeks. Paula Elliott, 52, was last seen on Tuesday, March 5 on CCTV cameras leaving the Sprucefield Court area of Lisburn at 5.30pm, before making her way to Warren Gardens at around 5.36pm. Paula Elliott was last seen … [Read more...] about Police renew appeal over Lisburn woman missing for three weeks
Family pay tribute to mother-of-seven as partner is charged with murder
A FAMILY have paid tribute to a mother-of-seven who was found dead at a property in Coventry last week. Pauline Sweeney, 50, was found with serious stab wounds at an address in Long Close Avenue on Wednesday, March 20 and died a short time later. Her partner, 57-year-old William Brady, has been charged with murder and has been remanded into custody. In a tribute issued through … [Read more...] about Family pay tribute to mother-of-seven as partner is charged with murder
Gardaí launch appeal to find owner of urn with ‘Dad’ inscription
GARDAÍ in Co. Wicklow have a launched an appeal to find the owner of an urn that is inscribed with the word 'Dad'. The urn, which also has a date inscribed on it, was handed into Bray Garda Station on Sunday after being found by a member of the public. Gardaí now want to reunite the 'sentimental' piece with its owner and posted an appeal for information on the Wicklow Garda … [Read more...] about Gardaí launch appeal to find owner of urn with ‘Dad’ inscription