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Schizophrenia-Afflicted Man Jailed After Assaulting Police Officer in Irish Courthouse

Castlebar, Ireland — A 38-year-old man diagnosed with schizophrenia, Domhnall Cosgrave, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison after assaulting a Garda officer by pulling her hair out during a court proceeding. The incident took place on April 18, 2024, at the Castlebar courthouse. Cosgrave, who has a history of mental health issues and chronic cannabis use, was involved in the violent altercation in full view of a judge. He forcibly grabbed Garda Katie …

Group of Irish Youth Misinterpret Situation, Commit Violent Assault on Foreign Student

Dublin, Ireland – Two young men, Matthew O’Connell, 20, and Evan Vella, 19, were involved in a violent attack on a 16-year-old student in Blackrock, Co Dublin. The incident occurred after the victim’s group was wrongly accused of throwing a bottle. O’Connell and Vella admitted to their roles in the assault, with Vella throwing a punch before a larger group engaged in a more severe attack on the victim. O’Connell, residing in Bray, Wicklow, pleaded …

Community unites at local Irish pub to support injured firefighters and fallen hero

Great Falls, Virginia – Local firefighters and community members gathered on Thursday at the Old Brogue Irish Pub to show their support for Trevor Brown, the firefighter who tragically lost his life in a home explosion in Sterling. The event aimed to raise funds not only for Brown’s family but also for the families of other injured firefighters who bravely respond to emergencies every day. Attendees at the fundraiser had the opportunity to donate to …

Irish Muslim Council Chairperson Brutally Attacked in Dublin, Denounces Hate Crime

DUBLIN, IRELAND – The Chairperson of the Irish Muslim Council, Shaykh Dr. Umar Al-Qadri, has reported being the victim of a hate crime after he was viciously attacked in the Tallaght area of South Co Dublin. Dr. Al-Qadri stated that he had arranged to meet two individuals, only to be set upon in what he believes was a planned attack. According to his social media post, Dr. Al-Qadri expressed his gratitude to the Irish individuals …

Former English Journalist and Prime Suspect in Notorious Irish Murder Dies at 66

Bantry, County Cork, Ireland – Ian Bailey, the former journalist who was the prime suspect in the 1996 murder of French filmmaker Sophie Toscan du Plantier, has passed away at the age of 66. His sudden death, attributed to a heart attack, marks the end of a life that had been overshadowed by suspicion and unsolved accusations. Bailey had lived under a cloud of scrutiny for nearly 27 years, with the murder case keeping him …