02/12/2013
Other News In Brief
Security Alert In Newtownabbey
A security alert has been reported in Newtownabbey following the discovery of a suspicious object.
Police and army bomb disposal experts have been sent to the scene.
The area in question is the Sandyknowes Crescent area of Glengormley.
The area has been closed to traffic.
Rory McIlroy Wins Australian Open
Rory McIlroy has won the this year's Australian Open.
The victory is the 24-year-old's first win of 2013.
The golfer, who hails from Holywood in Co Down, was trailing behind leader Adam Scott by four points going into the final day, but he birdied the last for a 66 and claimed the title by one shot.
Speaking at a press conference after the tournament, McIlroy said: "Since the end of September, I have just felt in a better place mentally.
"Everything has been coming together the way I wanted."
Jury Out In Armagh Murder Trial
The jury in the trial of four brothers accused of a double murder in Co Armagh has retired to consider its verdict.
Niall, Martin, Christopher and Stephen Smith are accused of murdering Thomas O'Hare and his girlfriend Lisa McClatchey at the couple's home in November 2006.
During the trial, the brothers admitted entering the couple's home wearing masks, beating Mr O'Hare and spraying petrol around the property. They deny, however, that killing either of the victims was part of their plan. They said their intention had been restricted to burning the couple's home to force Mr O'Hare to leave the area.
Earlier in the trial, which is now in its fourth week, the court heard that Mr O'Hare had sexually abused Stephen Smith, the youngest of the four brothers, many years earlier.
Both Mr O'Hare and Ms McClatchey died from the injuries they received from the fire at their home in Tassagh, Armagh. The four accused were also badly burned in the attack.
(JP/CD)
A security alert has been reported in Newtownabbey following the discovery of a suspicious object.
Police and army bomb disposal experts have been sent to the scene.
The area in question is the Sandyknowes Crescent area of Glengormley.
The area has been closed to traffic.
Rory McIlroy Wins Australian Open
Rory McIlroy has won the this year's Australian Open.
The victory is the 24-year-old's first win of 2013.
The golfer, who hails from Holywood in Co Down, was trailing behind leader Adam Scott by four points going into the final day, but he birdied the last for a 66 and claimed the title by one shot.
Speaking at a press conference after the tournament, McIlroy said: "Since the end of September, I have just felt in a better place mentally.
"Everything has been coming together the way I wanted."
Jury Out In Armagh Murder Trial
The jury in the trial of four brothers accused of a double murder in Co Armagh has retired to consider its verdict.
Niall, Martin, Christopher and Stephen Smith are accused of murdering Thomas O'Hare and his girlfriend Lisa McClatchey at the couple's home in November 2006.
During the trial, the brothers admitted entering the couple's home wearing masks, beating Mr O'Hare and spraying petrol around the property. They deny, however, that killing either of the victims was part of their plan. They said their intention had been restricted to burning the couple's home to force Mr O'Hare to leave the area.
Earlier in the trial, which is now in its fourth week, the court heard that Mr O'Hare had sexually abused Stephen Smith, the youngest of the four brothers, many years earlier.
Both Mr O'Hare and Ms McClatchey died from the injuries they received from the fire at their home in Tassagh, Armagh. The four accused were also badly burned in the attack.
(JP/CD)
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03 November 2006
Police reissue pensioner murder appeal
The family of and detectives investigating the murder of Mr Edward O'Hare, at his home near Loughbrickland on November 8 2003 have issued a fresh appeal for information on his death, close to the third anniversary of his death.
Police reissue pensioner murder appeal
The family of and detectives investigating the murder of Mr Edward O'Hare, at his home near Loughbrickland on November 8 2003 have issued a fresh appeal for information on his death, close to the third anniversary of his death.
08 November 2004
Police renew murder investigation appeal
Police have renewed an appeal for information on the murder of a Co Down pensioner exactly a year ago. Ted O’Hare, 73, was discovered dead by his three brothers at their farmhouse on the Tullymore Road, in Loughbrickland last November. Mr O'Hare's brothers were confronted by five masked men as they returned home from mass at around 8pm.
Police renew murder investigation appeal
Police have renewed an appeal for information on the murder of a Co Down pensioner exactly a year ago. Ted O’Hare, 73, was discovered dead by his three brothers at their farmhouse on the Tullymore Road, in Loughbrickland last November. Mr O'Hare's brothers were confronted by five masked men as they returned home from mass at around 8pm.
13 November 2003
Pensioner death was murder say police
Police have confirmed they are treating the death of a Co Down pensioner last weekend as murder. Ted O'Hare, 73, was found dead by his three brothers at their farmhouse on the Tullymore Road, in Loughbrickland last Saturday. It is believed the brothers were confronted by five masked men as they returned home from mass at around 8pm.
Pensioner death was murder say police
Police have confirmed they are treating the death of a Co Down pensioner last weekend as murder. Ted O'Hare, 73, was found dead by his three brothers at their farmhouse on the Tullymore Road, in Loughbrickland last Saturday. It is believed the brothers were confronted by five masked men as they returned home from mass at around 8pm.
21 May 2018
SDLP Hits Out At Home Office
The SDLP has hit out at the Home Office after it issued a legal letter to a doctor who has been prescribing medicinal cannabis to a 12 year-old boy who suffers from severe epilepsy. Billy Caldwell has been reacting well to the treatment, but his family are anxious as they only have enough of the life-saving drug to last until June.
SDLP Hits Out At Home Office
The SDLP has hit out at the Home Office after it issued a legal letter to a doctor who has been prescribing medicinal cannabis to a 12 year-old boy who suffers from severe epilepsy. Billy Caldwell has been reacting well to the treatment, but his family are anxious as they only have enough of the life-saving drug to last until June.
14 November 2003
Funeral for murdered pensioner takes place
The funeral for murdered pensioner Ted O'Hare who was found dead at his Co Down home last weekend has taken place today. The 73-year-old's body was discovered by his three brothers at their farmhouse on the Tullymore Road, in Loughbrickland last Saturday. Police have confirmed they are treating the death of Mr O'Hare as murder.
Funeral for murdered pensioner takes place
The funeral for murdered pensioner Ted O'Hare who was found dead at his Co Down home last weekend has taken place today. The 73-year-old's body was discovered by his three brothers at their farmhouse on the Tullymore Road, in Loughbrickland last Saturday. Police have confirmed they are treating the death of Mr O'Hare as murder.
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