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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

GARDAÍ have appealed for information on the whereabouts of a teenager who is missing from Co. Waterford. Jake Hafford, 17, is reported missing from Waterford City since Wednesday, September 18. He is described as being approximately 5' 11" in height with a slim build, short brown hair and blue eyes. When last seen, he was wearing black pants, a grey T-shirt, grey hoodie and … [Read more...] about Appeal for information over teen missing from Co. Waterford

TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who died following a hit-and-run incident in Co. Fermanagh. Richard Maze, 70, passed away from his injuries following the incident on Boa Island Road, Belleek at around 2.55pm on Thursday. Another man, also aged 70, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Paying tribute to Mr Maze, the Priesthill Methodist Church … [Read more...] about Arrest after pensioner dies in Co. Fermanagh hit-and-run