A MAN has been sentenced after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of his vulnerable grandfather in a 'violent and unprovoked attack'. Brian Cullen, 73, died two weeks after being assaulted in his Liverpool home earlier this year by his grandson, Ryan Cullen. The 34-year-old was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday to a five-year Section 45a Hybrid Order. The ruling … [Read more...] about Man sentenced for manslaughter of vulnerable grandfather in ‘violent and unprovoked attack’
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Man, 20, charged with murder of James Brogan
A MAN has been charged with the murder James Brogan, who died in Cardiff, Wales earlier this week. Mr Brogan, 43, died after he was discovered with serious injuries on Coleford Road in the St Mellons area of Cardiff at around 4pm on Tuesday, November 12. On Thursday, South Wales Police arrested a 20-year-old man from the Trowbridge area on suspicion of murder. Yesterday, police … [Read more...] about Man, 20, charged with murder of James Brogan
The Irish Moment
By Thomas Cahill
The Irish have long loomed in American imagination. From Mr. Dooley to Scarlett O'Hara to Randall Patrick McMurphy, they have appeared as powerful symbols in popular American fiction, standing for will power and unbowed determination (in the case of Ms. O'Hara, who would never go hungry again) or for deep-seated sanity and freedom of spirit (in the case of R.P. McMurphy, the … [Read more...] about The Irish Moment
Plans to turn historic Dublin beauty spot into festive winter wonderland revealed
AN ICONIC venue in Dublin will be transformed into a winter wonderland this month. Dublin Castle’s historic grounds will be turned into a festive spectacle for the annual Christmas at the Castle event. Organised by the Office of Public Works (OPW), in partnership with Dublin City Council, the event will run from November 28 to December 18. This year’s event features a boutique … [Read more...] about Plans to turn historic Dublin beauty spot into festive winter wonderland revealed
Police issue image to help locate Irishman missing from North London for six weeks
POLICE have issued a public appeal to help locate an Irishman who is missing from his home in north London for more than six weeks. Brendan Gallagher was last seen at his home in New Barnet on October 2. The 64-year-old, who is also known as Ben Gallagher, had been taken to his home by ambulance on that day, but is not thought to have remained at the property for any period of … [Read more...] about Police issue image to help locate Irishman missing from North London for six weeks