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Tributes paid to Tyrone supermarket employee

Linda Stewart — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:25:29 +0000

Tributes have been paid to supermarket employee Michael Morgan who died suddenly after becoming unwell while at work at Newell Stores in Coalisland on Monday morning.

A spokesperson for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) said that they received a 999 call at 8.35am on Monday morning.

Two emergency crews were dispatched to the incident and, following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient was taken to Craigavon Area Hospital.

The supermarket at the Lineside in the town was closed on Monday morning in response to the incident.

Newell Stores announced on its Facebook page that the Coalisland store will not reopen until 12 noon on Wednesday 6th July to allow staff to attend the funeral of their beloved colleague Michael.

Friends, customers and colleagues paid tribute to Michael on the social media page, describing the Tyrone man as a lovely young man who was always smiling.

Former colleague Damian Galvin posted: “Michael was a lovely lad and I have nothing but fond memories of him from my time in Newell Stores. My condolences to his family and friends at this sad time and to all his colleagues in Newell Stores. He will be sorely missed, may he rest in peace.”

Coalisland filling station and local restaurant Millcourt also paid tribute online.

A spokesperson for Millcourt said: “He will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting him.”

Local GAA club Edendork GAC said they were “shocked and saddened” to hear of Michael’s death.

“Edendork GAC is shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of young Michael Morgan who died suddenly this morning,” the club said.

“Michael was the much-loved son of late Yvonne Fox, Patrick Morgan, brother of Liam, Cathy, Fionnula, Shannon, Martin and Ciara and Grandson of Brian and Margaret Fox (Creenagh).”

Elected representatives also paid tribute to Michael.

Independent councillor for the area, Dan Kerr, said it is a “very sad occasion” for the community of Coalisland and for all who knew him.

“It’s very sad he lost his life at such a young age,” he said.

“The community of Coalisland and friends and staff who worked with Michael all thought the world of him and it’s a very sad occasion for all involved.”

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Former GAA footballer jailed for 10 years for ATM raids

Linda Stewart — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:32:50 +0000

A County Armagh man has been ordered to serve 10 years in jail for a series of robberies in which ATMs were ripped from walls in the Republic of Ireland.

Daniel O’Callaghan, from Monog Road in Crossmaglen, had denied 16 charges but was found guilty at Ireland’s Special Criminal Court in Dublin last month.

He is the fifth member of an organised crime gang to be jailed over the ATM raids that took place in 2018 and 2019.

The judge said he played a central role as a planner and active gang member.

The gang stole hundreds of thousands of euros in six ATM robberies across counties Meath, Cavan and Monaghan until they were caught “red-handed” by gardaí.

Officers intercepted the gang in County Cavan in the early hours of 14 August 2019, as they attempted to pull a cash machine from the wall of a restaurant in Main Street, Virginia.

When their stolen vehicle was rammed by gardaí, gang members tried to flee by jumping over a wall and running into a nearby field.

Two of them were arrested but O’Callaghan, an ex-Gaelic footballer, escaped.

However, the former player, who won three All-Ireland club championships with Crossmaglen Rangers, was recognised at the scene by two officers from different units.

O’Callaghan’s DNA was also later found in a sauna inside a nearby shed, where it is believed he hid as his accomplices were arrested.

Passing sentence on Monday March 7, the judge said O’Callaghan had taken part in an “audacious” operation on behalf of a “well-oiled” criminal organisation.

She said he had contested the charges against him, despite being caught “red-handed” at the scene of the attempted raid in Virginia, and therefore did not get the benefit of a guilty plea.

However, she said the court would take into consideration that O’Callaghan had not contested certain issues during his trial, meaning that a number of witnesses were not required to give evidence.

She also considered his involvement in his family and his local community to be a mitigating factor.

She handed down an 11-year sentence, ordering him to spend the first 10 years in jail, with the final year suspended due to the mitigating factors.

O’Callaghan was the only member of the gang who did not admit his involvement in the ATM raids and he has received the longest prison sentence.

Last week, County Monaghan brothers Ciaran and Gerard Duffy were each jailed for seven years and nine months and their older brother Stephen was jailed for four years.

Their co-accused, Niall Finnegan from Cherry Grove, Cullyhanna, County Armagh, is already serving three years in jail for his part in the thefts.

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GAA legends predict Zinger of a battle for Sam

Joe Kearney — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:21:11 +0000

This year’s GAA All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final is shaping up to be a mouth-watering feast of football between two of the greatest footballing counties in Ireland.

And as if things were not hot enough ahead of the spectacle at Croke Park this Saturday, KFC brought together two former GAA legends to test the new, seriously spicy Zinger Popcorn Bucket.

Three-time All-Ireland winner with Tyrone, Brian McGuigan, and Conor Mortimer from Mayo, both know how spicy things can get on the pitch but could they handle the heat of the new KFC Zinger Popcorn Bucket?

‘No need for Mayo’

Multiple All-Ireland medal winner with Tyrone, Brian McGuigan, said: “All I can say is that if the match is anywhere near as spicy as these Zinger Popcorn Buckets it’ll be great to watch. Both sides have a number of players who can really mix things up and turn up the heat but come the final whistle I reckon there’ll be no need for any Mayo as the Red Hands will be lifting Sam once again!!”

For those that love 100% chicken breast Popcorn Chicken and dare to spice it up, the limited-edition KFC Zinger Popcorn Bucket is available in-restaurant, for takeaway and mobile ordering via the KFC app for just £5.99/€8 until Sunday 31^st October.

And if you do happen to stop by a KFC restaurant, you’ll have the chance to upgrade to a meal with Regular Fries and a drink for just €1. But don’t worry, you can also get it on delivery for £7.99/€11.50.

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