A CONVICTED sex offender who raped a 21-year-old man and sexually assaulted a 15-year-old boy in 2006 has been jailed for 12 years. Barrie O'Keefe, 48, of no fixed abode, was sentenced today at Carlisle Crown Court for one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault against a child. The offences, which were committed in Carlisle, Cumbria in 2006, were reported to police in … [Read more...] about ‘A dangerous man’: Convicted sex offender jailed for raping man and sexually assaulting boy
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Man jailed for manslaughter after fatal one-punch assault in Co. Antrim
A MAN has been jailed after a fatal one-punch attack in a Co. Antrim pub last year. Police said Malachy Crawford struck 58-year-old Paul Francis O'Boyle twice following a disagreement in a Rasharkin pub, with the initial punch proving to be the fatal blow. Mr O'Boyle passed away a week later as a result of head injuries sustained when he fell to the ground after the first … [Read more...] about Man jailed for manslaughter after fatal one-punch assault in Co. Antrim
Olympic gold medallist Kellie Harrington to get top Irish Post Award
The Dublin boxer will receive top sports honour at The Irish Post Awards in November OLYMPIC CHAMPION Kellie Harrington (Photo by Mohd Rasfan/AFP via Getty Images) THE Irish Post Awards return on November 7. A sparkling evening of entertainment will see every sector of our community feted and honoured. This year the Outstanding Contribution to Sport Award will go to Kellie … [Read more...] about Olympic gold medallist Kellie Harrington to get top Irish Post Award
Driver who fled scene of collision and sped through police checkpoint caught hiding in bush
A MAN has been arrested after fleeing the scene of a collision in Co. Down PSNI officers were called when a beige Audi A4 crashed on the Quoile Bridge in Downpatrick at around 10.15pm on September 22. The driver left the scene but a short time later was seen speeding through a police checkpoint on the Killyleagh Road. Police officers who followed the Audi came across the car on … [Read more...] about Driver who fled scene of collision and sped through police checkpoint caught hiding in bush
Body of Irish man killed 40 years ago will be exhumed by gardai
THE body of an Irish man who was killed 40 years ago in Co. Clare is due to be exhumed today. Patrick Nugent died in unexplained circumstances at Bunratty Folk Park in 1984. Patrick Nugent died in unexplained circumstances in 1984 His remains will be exhumed this morning, at the family grave in Co Clare, as part of a renewed garda investigation into his death. Mr Nugent, 23, … [Read more...] about Body of Irish man killed 40 years ago will be exhumed by gardai