Farmer who shot & killed burglar who broke into his property & was convicted of murder dies aged 80
THE convicted killer of a teenage intruder in his home has died at the age of 80, a family friend has said.
Tony Martin shot a 16-year-old at his Norfolk farmhouse in 1999.
PC Stephen Matthews held the Winchester Pump Action Shotgun outside Norwich Crown Court, which was used to kill Fred Barras[/caption]The following year, Martin was jailed for the boy’s murder and for injuring another 29-year-old man, Brendan Fearon, in the same incident.
It is thought the panicked farmer shot at both burglars after they broke into his secluded property.
His defence for the shooting of Fred Barras was that he pulled the trigger as a warning.
Martin was released three years later when his murder conviction was reduced to manslaughter.
Living on his own near Wisbech, the semi-derelict farmhouse was in Emneth Hungate.
Tony Martin returned to his farm house in Norfolk after being released from prison[/caption]‘Beautiful’ mum-of-four, 54, ‘taken far too soon’ in tragic Tipperary house fire ‘deeply mourned’ by loving family
TRIBUTES have been paid to “a beautiful” mum-of-four who tragically died in a house fire in Tipperary this weekend.
Marguerite O’Halloran, 54, of Dillon Street, Tipperary town, sadly lost her life in a fatal blaze on Friday January 31.
The tragic death of the mum has sent shockwaves through the local community.
Gardai and emergency services were called to the scene of the fire at a house at Dillon Street, at approximately 8:30pm on Friday night.
Marguerite’s body was sadly discovered at the property.
Gardai say the house is being preserved to allow for a technical examination to be carried out as investigations are ongoing.
Marguerite was well-known in the area as a dog groomer.
Paying tribute to her, the Irish Dog Groomers Group said: “Sincerest condolences to all of Marguerite’s family and friends on her sad passing.
“We wish you strength at this difficult time. May her gentle soul rest in peace.”
Locals also paid tribute, with one person saying: “Marguerite brought our treasured pet Nell into our lives many years ago.
“Her kindness will not be forgotten. May she rest now following her good deeds.
“Deepest sympathy to Toddy and all her family.”
Another added: “We are so deeply saddened to hear of Marguerite’s passing, such a beautiful person, taken far too soon.
“Our heartfelt condolences to her husband and children, her mam, brother and extended family and friends.
“May you find comfort in the cherished moments you shared together, and may your memories bring you peace and comfort. You are in our thoughts.”
FUNERAL DETAILS TO COME
Marguerite is survived by her children; Mikey, Conor, Aoife and Jack; along with her husband Toddy, mother Kitty, and brother Jimmy.
No funeral arrangements have been made as yet.
An online death notice reads: “The death has occurred of Marguerite O’Halloran (née O’Dwyer), Dillon Street, Tipperary Town, Tipperary – (unexpectedly).
“Pre-deceased by her father Ned (Eddie) – Deeply mourned by her loving children; Mikey, Conor, Aoife & Jack, husband Toddy, mother Kitty, brother Jimmy, her extended family, relatives and friends.”
Marguerite O’Halloran sadly lost her life in a fatal blaze in Tipperary on Friday January 31[/caption]70s sitcom legend, 85, looks unrecognisable as he’s pictured in LA – can you guess who it is?
A 70S sitcom legend looked unrecognisable as he was pictured in LA – but can you guess who it is?
The actor is now 85 but showed he hasn’t lost his sense of humour as he was pictured wearing a ‘Make America Normal Again’ cap.
This legend of 1970s American television is fighting fit at 85[/caption] The sitcom star isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty[/caption]This was a cheeky nod to President Donald Trump’s slogan ‘Make America Great Again’.
Indeed, actor Mike Farrell displayed plenty of wit in his role as army doctor B.J. Hunnicutt in hit comedy series M*A*S*H.
Mike joined the iconic show during its fourth series, replacing Wayne Rogers as the squad’s doc.
M*A*S*H premiered in 1972 and aired for 11 series until it came to an end in 1983.
The finale broke records after it was watched by 105 million people worldwide.
The show also starred Alan Alda and Wayne Rogers as the main protagonists, before Wayne left in season four.
The original cast also included Loretta Swit, McClean Stevenson, Gary Burghoff, Jamie Farr and William Christopher.
M*A*S*H wasn’t Mike’s first big show though, as he had previously starred in Days of Our Lives as Scott Banning from 1968-1970.
Following the M*A*S*H finale, Mike continued to act, appearing in medical drama Providence, Desperate Housewives and The Red Road.
Mike was also a producer on the 1998 film Patch Adams, starring the late, great Robin Williams.
Away from his acting career, Mike is also an activist, particularly for animal welfare and and human rights.
He is married to second wife, actress Shelley Fabares, who he tied the knot with in 1984.
Mike has two children from his first marriage to High School teacher Judy Hayden.
Mike Farrell played Captain BJ Hunnicut in 80s sitcom M*A*S*H[/caption] Mike pictured on set in 1980[/caption]Як з допомогою перекису водню допомогти кімнатним рослинам зміцніти
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Shane Lowry eyeing bucket list PGA Tour win as he’s set to do battle with Rory McIlroy at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
SHANE Lowry and Rory McIlroy are both in contention to land the AT&T Po-Am title at Pebble Beach.
Sunday evening in Monterrey is set to be a thrilling conclusion to the event as both Irishmen are just one shot off the lead.
AMEX winner Sepp Straka holds the 54-hole lead as the Austrian aims to bag his second win in three weeks.
McIlroy and Lowry each carded impressive rounds of 65 on Saturday, and now are just on off the 16-under-par leader.
Straka dropped three straight shots around the turn before planting in four birdies in his final five holes to post a hard fought 70.
McIlory was delighted with the -7 round in his first PGA Tour event of the 2025 campaign in the windy conditions on the iconic links track.
Speaking to Amada Balionis after his round in California, he said: “It was a really good poor-weather performance.
“One thing I’m trying to improve is playing more bogey-free rounds—just playing smarter, making the right choices, and avoiding destructive shots.
“It might not always be exciting, but it’s definitely more effective.”
Offaly ace Lowry carded four birdies in his final eight holes with four birdies after a slick front-nine, where he eagled the par-five second.
Lowry has bounced back well after missing the cut in his first event of the season at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.
And now he said he’d love to back an individual win on a bucket list course.
“I live in Florida for a reason.
‘It was like this in Ireland over Christmas, and my golf clubs just sat in the hall—I didn’t play. When the weather is like that, I don’t play golf anymore.”
“There’s a few courses in the world that you would like to win on and this is definitely one of them.”
Ryder Cup pals Straka, McIlroy and Lowry all play together in the final round.
The trio are set to tee off at 6:15pm with all the action live on Sky Sports Golf from 4pm.