THIS is the terrifying moment a thug blasted his rival with a shotgun in a drive-by shooting at a supermarket car park. Saabir Mohamed, 26, was captured peppering the victim with bullets in Smethwick, West Midlands. SWNS Footage shows Saabir Mohamed shooting a rival gang member[/caption] SWNS He was today locked up for 18 years[/caption] The would-be assassin had rocked up to the retail park in a stolen Ford Kuga with fellow thug Tyjon Cogger, 22. The pair had spent the night driving around hunting for the victim, who was a rival gang member. Once they discovered him in the…
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DAN SHEEHAN admitted he “never thought I was capable” of being Ireland captain. The Leinster hooker will lead the team out for the clash against Wales in the Six Nations on Saturday in the absence of the injured Caelan Doris. Dan Sheehan will captain Ireland against WalesBrendan Moran/Sportsfile He came off the bench against England and ScotlandBrendan Moran/Sportsfile The 26-year-old skippered his province in their United Rugby Championship tie against the DHL Stormers on January 25. But he confessed that he did not expect to be handed the mantle by interim Ireland head coach Simon Easterby. He told Irish Rugby…
Very Camogie League (all games Saturday, 2pm) Division 1B, round two Wexford v Clare (Enniscorthy) Westmeath v Down (Ratharney) Limerick v Antrim (Ballyagran) THE big shock last Saturday in the opening round of Division 1B was Antrim’s victory over Wexford. Last year’s result between the two – victory for Wexford by a margin of 52 points – was not a realistic picture of where either team was. But for Antrim to win by 0-14 to 2-7 without three of the top forwards in Ulster was a terrific achievement. All three of those players – Róisín McCormick, Caitrín Dobbin and Maeve…
“He’s gonna hide under the snow forever.”
We’ve all been there—standing in our shed, staring at a middle isle drill we haven’t touched in years, wondering why we bought it in the first place. Or, conversely, desperately needing something and thinking, I could just borrow it from someone else.
Sinn Féin whip Pádraig MacLochlainn said that the Government is attempting to ‘stifle’ the Opposition
A 95-year-old woman who helped raise more than £1 million by setting up a charity shop met the King at a celebration for the heroes of humanitarian causes. Concern Worldwide volunteer Nellie Hill, of Newcastle, County Down, opened the shop in 1992 in response to the Concern Emergency Appeal for the humanitarian crisis in Somalia. Mrs Hill said she wanted to help because “she felt it was her duty” and the shop has raised £1.83 million for Concern. On Thursday at a reception at Buckingham Palace, where she met Charles and Camilla, she said: “It is a lovely thank you…
With news that Amazon has [urll=https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/artsandculture/arid-41578462.html]gained creative control of the James Bond …
They really are “Dancing Through Life” together.
A NEW medical drama that’s been dubbed the new Grey’s Anatomy is set to land on Netflix in just a few weeks. Highly anticipated Netflix original series Pulse is one of the latest dramas from the streaming platform, and already being tipped to be a big hit. Netflix Pulse is the new medical drama from Netflix, which already has fans excited[/caption] Netflix The tense drama will play out in a ten part series from April[/caption] Pulse is set in Miami’s busiest Level 1 Trauma Center, with the staff and patients grappling with their demanding jobs and complicated health issues as…
Two serving members of the British Armed Forces have admitted to trying to sell cannabis. The defendants, named only as X and Y, pleaded guilty at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday to being concerned in the making of an offer to supply the class B drug between November 23 2023 and November 28 2023. Defendant Y further admitted having cannabis on November 30 2023 with intent to supply, while Defendant X pleaded guilty to being in possession of the drug on the same date, the court heard. Frederick Hookway, prosecuting, said the quantity of cannabis found in Defendant Y’s possession was…
The potential benefits of Irish reunification are an opportunity to transform our economy, society and public services for the better, Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy has said.
DUNNES Stores fans are rushing to buy a “beautiful” new waistcoat for spring. The Savida City Girl Denim Waistcoat is available in stores and online now. The waistcoat is priced at just €30 It’s so easy to style It is priced at just €30 and comes in sizes XXS to XXL. The retailer said: “This indigo wash cotton denim gilet from Savida showcases a beautiful quilted design. “It features two tie fronts that allows you to layer it or wear on its own. “Savida is available exclusively for Dunnes Stores.” Dunnes have styled the waistcoat with a white t-shirt and…
A man who died following a fall from a block of flats has been named locally as west Belfast rap artist and dancer, Mal McBurney. Police remained at the scene of the sudden death at Redwood Court in the Dunmurry area of the city on Thursday. They were alerted at around 3.20pm on Wednesday. Tributes were paid online to the rapper, who went by the name Mal Mc. One described the young man as an individual with a “heart of gold”. Following his death, police warned about speculation on social media following Mr McBurney’s death. In a statement, police said…
Five American marching bands and one USA concert band will visit the Marble City for St Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny 2025, as part of the City’s free entertainment programme. Kilkenny is the only county outside the Capital to attract a record number of American marching bands as part of its municipal
THEY might be one of the most comfortable items in our wardrobe. But according to one savvy fashion pro, leggings are actually ”making you fat” – and should only be worn when working out. TIKTOK/@sonyased01 The fashionista explained why rocking leggings every day is actually ‘making you fat’[/caption] TIKTOK/@sonyased01 Sonya also added that the same logic can be applied for the on-trend oversized jeans[/caption] Fashionista and TikToker Sonya Sed explained why its best to leave the popular garment only for your gym sessions if you want to shed the pounds. ”If you are wearing leggings every day […], you will…
HOLIDAY season is just around the corner, and for those with kids it could be stressful. Despite all the lovely memories made in new places, it can sometimes become a lot to handle when you take into account the planning, packing, childcare and the holiday itself. STENA LINE Stena Line has loads to offer kids[/caption] The ships have a cinema roomStena Line / Flickr The children’s play areaStena Line / Flickr Whether it’s a lack of entertainment for the children, or the astronomical prices that you may find, family holidays are not always plain sailing. Stena Line is encouraging parents…
On Off The Ball it was claimed that this Ireland team could beat Wales with “13 or 12 men” and ex-Ireland internationals were among those to criticise the comments
A leading member of the Belfast Jewish Community was “horrified” by how Hamas released the coffins of four Israeli hostages – under a huge image depicting Benjamin Netanyahu as a grinning vampire dripping blood on top of them.
A TOURIST who leaned out of a train to take a selfie on a famous track has died after hitting a rock and falling off. Grandmother Olga Perminova, 53, tragically smashed her head in the accident, sustaining horrific injuries, reports claim. East2West A tourist has died on a popular rail line in Sri Lanka after leaning out of the train to take a selfie[/caption] East2West Olga sustained horrific head injuries[/caption] East2West Tragic Russian tourist Olga Perminova, 53, died in an accident in Sri Lanka[/caption] The tourist was captured in a pink dress leaning from the train a mere few moments…