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A MAN has been jailed for 14 years for the manslaughter of his vulnerable uncle earlier this year. Liam Elms, 41, was last month cleared of murder but convicted of the manslaughter of 58-year-old Paul Lavery. Police said Elms, who acted as his uncle's carer, inflicted 'appalling injuries' on Mr Lavery, who died a week after the attack. Incident The incident occurred at a … [Read more...] about Man who inflicted ‘appalling injuries’ on vulnerable uncle is jailed for 14 years for manslaughter

TWO men with the same name who paired up for a 10-day crime spree have been jailed. Bernie McDonagh, 56, of Heather Close in Romford (Romford McDonagh) and Bernie McDonagh, 35, of Villiers Street in Coventry (Coventry McDonagh) were this week sentenced to a combined six years and nine months. During 10 days in August, the namesakes travelled around Warwickshire in a black … [Read more...] about Double trouble: Burglars with same name are jailed after teaming up for crime spree

GARDAÍ are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a man missing from Co. Limerick for a week. Jonathon Morey, 33, is reported missing from Limerick city since Sunday, September 15. He is described as being 5' 8" in height, of strong build, with black hair and brown eyes. When last seen, Mr Morey was wearing grey clothing. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is … [Read more...] about Gardaí appeal for help tracing Co. Limerick man missing since last week

WARNING: This story contains a graphic image below A WOMAN from Co. Tipperary has been banned from owning a dog for life after an animal in her care endured 'needless and preventable' suffering. The 46-year-old from Mullinahone, Co. Tipperary, appeared at Clonmel District Court on September 3 and pleaded guilty to four charges under the Animal Health and Welfare Act. The IPSCA … [Read more...] about Co. Tipperary woman banned from owning dogs for life following pet’s ‘needless and preventable’ suffering

A MAN from Co. Down who posted guns to himself from the United States — including an AR-15 assault rifle — has been sentenced to 10 months in prison, suspended for 12 months. William McMullan, 66, of Loughdoo Road in Newtownards, appeared before Downpatrick Crown Court on Thursday where he pleaded guilty to firearms importation offences. Following his sentencing the following … [Read more...] about Co. Down man sentenced after posting himself AR-15 assault rifle and handguns from the US