A London bus driver who was sacked after he chased down a thief to return a passenger’s stolen necklace has said he did not tell his family back in Ireland about the case. Mark Hehir, 62, who is originally from Limerick but now lives in north-west London, was fired by Metroline after the incident. Source … Read more
A bus driver who was sacked after he chased down a thief to return a passenger’s stolen necklace said he would “be very happy” if Metroline apologised – but does not want to return to his job. More than 100,000 people have signed a petition to support Mark Hehir, 62, who was sacked after he … Read more
The sex assault case against a former Armagh GAA captain was back in court on Tuesday as the timetable for the next stage in his prosecution was discussed. Aidan Nugent, 30, of Cullyhanna Road, Newtownhamilton in Co Armagh faces four charges relating to an incident involving a woman on November 17 2024 during a trip … Read more
Former Going For Gold and Game For A Laugh host Henry Kelly has died aged 78. The writer and broadcaster died “peacefully” on Tuesday “after a period of ill health”, his family said. They said in a statement: “Henry will be sorely missed by his friends and family, including his partner Karolyn Shindler, their son … Read more
Irish boxer John Cooney dies a week after suffering brain injury Irish Examiner Irish boxer John Cooney dies week on from Belfast title fight The Irish Times Galway boxer John Cooney passes away after week-long battle as family and fans devastated Galway Beo Irish boxer John Cooney dies after suffering brain injury in Belfast bout The42 ‘Complete devastation’ as … Read more
Sharon Horgan says the production of the second season of Bad Sisters had to be “shut down” for a time, because she found it difficult to deal with her grief after the death of her father. The Irish actress and writer, who created the Bafta-winning comedy shows Catastrophe and Bad Sisters, revealed last year her … Read more