A JOINT funeral will take place today for two friends who died when the motorcycle they were riding was involved in a horror collision in Co. Meath. Mark ‘Beaver’ Eager and Stuart ‘Stuewy’ O’Connell both died when the motorcycle they were riding was involved in a three motorcycle collision in Bellaney, Oldcastle at around 4.40pm on Sunday, July 28. Mark Eager and Stuart … [Read more...] about Joint funeral takes place today for friends killed in tragedy on Irish road
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‘It feels incredible’ says Ireland’s Daniel Wiffen after historic Olympic gold medal win
SWIMMER Daniel Wiffen has ‘written himself into the history books’ by becoming Ireland’s first gold medallist of the Paris Olympics and the first man to ever secure a medal in the pool for Ireland. The Armagh native swam his way to victory on July 30, securing an Olympic gold medal in the final of the men’s 800m freestyle, in a new Olympic record time of 7:38.19. In doing so … [Read more...] about ‘It feels incredible’ says Ireland’s Daniel Wiffen after historic Olympic gold medal win
Former Dublin Airport police officer extradited to Northern Ireland to serve sentence for money laundering
A FORMER Dublin Airport police officer who laundered millions of pounds for organised crime groups has been extradited to Northern Ireland to serve a prison sentence. Mark Adams, 44, from Malahide, was extradited to Northern Ireland today following the completion of a sentence in Ireland for similar offences. "Mark Adams was committing his crimes across international borders … [Read more...] about Former Dublin Airport police officer extradited to Northern Ireland to serve sentence for money laundering
Police investigate after woman sexually assaulted in Co. Armagh
POLICE have appealed for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted in Co. Armagh. The incident occurred in the Aldervale area of Craigavon at around 10.20pm on Tuesday. Police said the victim, aged in her 40s, has been left 'extremely distressed' by the assault. "This assault is reported to have occurred yesterday, Tuesday, July 30, at approximately 10.20pm in the … [Read more...] about Police investigate after woman sexually assaulted in Co. Armagh
Prisoner who strangled cellmate to death is convicted of manslaughter by dismissed responsibility
A PRISONER who strangled his cellmate to death has been convicted of manslaughter by dismissed responsibility. Michael Harkin killed 38-year-old Dan Childs at HMP Bristol in south-west England in June last year, his crime coming to light after he had attacked a former cellmate. Harkin, 35, has been remanded ahead of his sentencing on Friday, October 11. "Our thoughts are … [Read more...] about Prisoner who strangled cellmate to death is convicted of manslaughter by dismissed responsibility