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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
‘Spared' by gang then shot in head – Secret exchanges of ex-Provo & innocent Dublin postie condemned to ‘living death'
INNOCENT postman Robert Delany was told his life would be spared by an ex-IRA man — before he was blasted in the head. The secret exchanges between 4 Robert's parents Terry and Noeleen Delany with his two daughters Megan and Katie Credit: Gary Ashe-Commissioned by The Sun Dublin 4 Robert pictured with his daughter Megan Credit: Gary Ashe-Commissioned by The Sun Dublin 4 Robert's two daughters Kati, 17, and Megan 23 Credit: Gary Ashe-Commissioned by The Sun Dublin Robert, now 43, was And it was all because he'd tried to break up a fight involving a son of the veteran republican just a few months earlier. He survived the attempt on his life but continues to suffer what doctors have termed a 'living death'. Now, almost 17 years on from the barbaric attack, Robert's family have revealed their ongoing trauma in the three-part podcast. Read more in News Listen to This Is Robert from Thursday May 29 on As the shooting victim continues to receive 24-hour care, his parents Terry and Noeleen outlined details of their son's deadly betrayal. Terry said: 'Robert was keeping a low profile after the fight because he knew they were after him — they wanted to find out who he was. 'But then he took the initiative and went to see the young lad's father — a well known criminal. 'Robert met him in a local Most read in The Irish Sun 'He apologised for what happened, explained the circumstances and was told 'it's OK, don't worry about it'. 'Robert immediately relaxed his guard and we were also told they wanted €20,000 off him — but we could never prove that.' Robert Delany's family recall first Christmas without him just months after shooting Reflecting on the assurance Robert received, Terry added: 'The guards said to me that Robert was very naive — the criminal was never going to let this go. 'The criminal's ego had been blunted and Robert had sadly set himself up by meeting him. 'I think that goes to demonstrate how innocent he was — he actually sought out the criminal to apologise. 'UNDER THREAT' 'Robert was under threat — he realised shortly after the incident who he was dealing with. 'He realised he was in trouble and that it wasn't going to go away. 'He took the initiative to go and meet this guy, in the hope that he could sort it out himself without bringing any pressure on us — but sadly that didn't work.' Terry added: 'We were told by his friends that Robert was keeping a low profile, that he was changing his shifts in work and working later. 'We only found this out after the event. We knew that something had happened but didn't quite know what it was. He never told us.' CAMPAIGN FOR JUSTICE Reflecting on his campaign for justice, dad Terry revealed: 'We just said from day one we're not going to be intimidated by anybody. 'We spoke to the guards about security measures we should take. 'We took a conscious decision that we were going to highlight Robert's case at every opportunity.' Robert's mum Noeleen also reveals how she believes the meeting was arranged as they 'wanted to find out who he was' and 'follow him'. Although Real IRA hitman Daniel Gaynor was responsible for the shooting, At the time, Gaynor was a contract killer for the Real NO CHARGE FOR SHOOTING By then, the veteran republican had been abandoned by the mainstream republican movement over the shooting. He had started associating with dissident republicans led by former Real IRA boss Alan Ryan. The ex-Provo was probed about the shooting but was never charged. Gaynor was also questioned but would never stand trial. He was shot dead by Keith Wilson in August 2010. 'The guards said to me that Robert was very naive — the criminal was never going to let this go." Terry Delany Robert's family still believe that it's not too late for anyone to be charged with orchestrating the attempt on their son's life. The new podcast will also hear from the former senior Garda who led the investigation into the shooting. Pat Lordan, who retired in 2023 after 37 years' service, still hopes that the criminal who ordered the attack can be brought to justice. 'HORRIFIC CRIME' Mr Lordan told us: 'This was a horrific crime against a young man who was doing his level best for his family. 'He was just trying to look after his family. 'There was a viewpoint that this was a case of mistaken identity among the investigators. 'But that, as we know, was not the case. We also got information early on that people had been told not to speak up. 'I think the words used would have been 'dead people can't talk'. 'This would be common enough but people do talk — no matter who they are. 'The best of criminals talk and trust in people.' 'UNUSUAL CASE' The former officer added: 'This was the most unusual case and a difficult one for us Gardai to work on because the culprits didn't have to and never did set foot in Robert Delany's apartment. 'Robert was attacked in his own home. A shotgun fired at him, badly injuring him, leaving him with life-threatening injuries which he has not succumbed to. 'He's really had a horrific time for all these years — struggling through as a result of the injuries he sustained that day.' GANG CULTURE RIFE THEN ROBERT Delany was shot at a time when gangland crime in Dublin was rampant. In 2008, Eamon 'The Don' Dunne was running one of the capital's most dangerous drugs gangs, two years after orchestrating the murder of his mentor Marlo Hyland. But the Dublin brigade of the Real IRA was also a powerful force and had access to an arsenal of weapons. They used the threat of republican violence to tax drug dealers via various forms of extortion. They warned dealers they'd be shot if they didn't pay protection money to support their 'cause'. Daniel Gaynor was among those used to intimidate. And at this time, the Wilsons were at the heart of murder in Dublin. The gun-for-hire family, led by Eric 'Lucky' Wilson, killed at least 12 people. It all began when Eric murdered his former best friend in a row over drugs in 2005. He then became the go-to guy for gangsters Eamon Dunne, Marlo Hyland and the Kinahans. But Eric went on to murder a man in a Spanish bar in 2010 and was later caged for 23 years. Robert's sister Sinead and his two daughters will also reveal their trauma on the three-part podcast. We will also meet Robert. THIS Is Robert is brought to you by the producers of the Kinahans and the Stardust Tragedy podcasts. Listen to This Is Robert from Thursday May 29 on 4 Robert with his daughter Megan aged 6 Credit: Gary Ashe-Commissioned by The Sun Dublin
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Mother seeks answers after police release homicide suspect's car
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A mother is still searching for answers after police released a suspect vehicle involved in the fatal shooting of her 21-year-old son after nearly two years. Her only son, Dominic O'Neal, is gone, and she says she doesn't know why. 'All I hear is the gunshots in my head every day,' said Barbara O'Neal, mother. On October 4, 2023, Dominic was leaving his South Memphis home to visit his girlfriend at Regional One, who was about to go into labor with their child. Memphis Police say they were called to a shooting on Tate Avenue and McKinley Street around 8 a.m. Dominic was pronounced dead on the scene. TAKE A LOOK: Photo of homicide suspect's car released A man was walking in the area when police say unknown suspect(s) stopped nearby in a white Ford Fusion and shot him. The suspect(s) are accused of leaving the scene, going south on McKinley Street in the Ford Fusion. 'I watched him walk all the way up the street and turned the corner and walk till I couldn't see him walk no more,' said the mother. 'And I went back in the house. To get ready to put my clothes on, and I heard four gunshots.' She said she saw her son lying on the ground, and she could not do anything but scream because she had just talked to him and seen him leave. Last week, police sent out a picture of a small white Ford Fusion in the shooting. A nearby pastor told Barbara he saw the same car drive off that morning after the shooting. Pastor Andrew Terry's church is right around the corner. He was heading there the morning that Dominic was shot. 'A little small car made a right turn. And just as it made the right turn, it came up on him,' said Pastor Terry. Lanes on I-40 bridge to close for inspections in June He says the windows on the car were tinted very dark, so you couldn't see who was inside. 'But I see him stop. He stopped. He stuck his head in that car,' said Pastor Terry. 'Just as I was passing the stop sign down there, I made that right to go toward the church. I heard two shots ring out.' Pastor Terry went back and found Dominic on the ground, with a head wound. 'It's been a disaster. We just keep praying and having faith and hope that whomever killed him, it will. It will come out. That's all we can do,' said Barbara O'Neal. Now, with a photo of the car that may have been involved, O'Neal's family is hoping someone will finally come forward with information. If you have any information that could help police, call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Children, pot found in car after chase, police say
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is on the run and a woman is facing several charges after police say they found children in a car with pot after a chase in Monroe County Sunday. According to court documents, on Sunday at about 11:10 p.m., a state trooper was driving east on State Route 611 in Stroudsburg when they saw a silver Mercedes traveling in front of them. State police say the car was seen swerving on the road and driving above the posted speed limit. The trooper then activated their emergency lights and attempted to pull the car over. After an extended period of time, troopers say the car eventually pulled over on North 9th Street and Terrance Drive behind a gas station. Upon approach to the car, troopers say a child was seen in the trunk of the vehicle. Authorities explained that troopers approached the car and made contact with the driver, Charles Terry, 48, of Henryville, and the passenger, Alexis Cedeno, 34, of Stroudsburg. Troopers say they smelled a strong odor of marijuana coming from Terry's breath. PA Congressman spoke to Schuylkill County business leaders about tariffs When asked by the trooper why it took so long to pull their vehicle over, Terry related that he was pulling into the gas station, according to court documents. The trooper asked Terry why his child was in the trunk of the car. Terry responded, saying, 'Because I just bought this car,' and related that he didn't have enough room for his children, according to PSP. Troopers say Terry then turned the key in the ignition, put the car in drive, and a pursuit was initiated. Turning out of the gas station, the car was pursued by the trooper as they took a left onto Pocono Commons Drive. The trooper stopped the pursuit due to their identification of the driver and children being inside the car at the time. While following at a distance, the trooper says they momentarily lost sight of the car before seeing it again, slowly traveling straight on Mountaineer Drive. Seeing the car slow down, state police say the trooper pulled behind the Mercedes with lights still activated and demanded the driver to get out of the vehicle. Anti-gang efforts in NEPA target youth That's when Cedeno stepped out of the driver's seat of the car, according to PSP. Police say Cedeno told them that Terry 'bailed' from the car on Mountaineer Drive. After being read her rights, troopers say Cedeno spoke to them, explaining that they were traveling from Indiana and made stops in Pittsburgh and Ohio using Interstate 80. Troopers noted in court documents that Interstate 80 is a 'main drug corridor' used to move drugs from point A to point B. While at the car, state police saw about eight mason jars with suspected marijuana in plain view in the back seat where a child was sitting on top of. When troopers asked Cedeno about the jars, she denied marijuana being in the jars, saying 'I just bought those at the dollar store,' and explained she bought the jars in Pittsburgh in a pack of 12, according to court records. Victim in fatal crash identified as local councilman Troopers say they then asked for consent to search the vehicle, which Cedeno granted and was told that at any point she wanted them to stop, she would need to notify the state police on scene. From the car, troopers say they confiscated eight mason jars containing suspected marijuana and one small potted suspected marijuana plant. Court documents noted that when authorities were speaking to Cedeno, they smelled the odor of alcohol on her and her breath. Due to her being a flight risk, Cedeno took a 'Preliminary Breath Test', which indicated an alcohol presence of 0.100, according to PSP. Cedeno told state police she did have 'a couple of shots' in Indiana earlier in the evening. According to court documents, Cedeno was arraigned Monday morning before Magisterial District Judge Phillip R. Riley. Authorities say Cedeno's bail was posted and has a preliminary hearing scheduled for June 4. Cedeno has been charged with endangering the welfare of children, driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, and other related charges. Meanwhile, troopers say Terry is at large and has a warrant out for his arrest. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Metro
4 days ago
- Sport
- Metro
John Terry speaks out on Chelsea fans' frustrations with Enzo Maresca
Chelsea legend John Terry can understand fans' frustrations with Enzo Maresca's style of play, encouraging his former side to be more direct at times. The Blues have had a solid first season under Maresca, booking their return to Champions League football by finishing fourth in the Premier League table. It is an improvement from last season when they finished sixth and the west Londoners can end the campaign on a high on Wednesday night when they take on Real Betis in the Europa Conference League final. However, Maresca has come in for some criticism from Chelsea fans over his first year in charge, with his style of play causing some frustration. Terry sympathises with supporters who feel there is an over-reliance on playing out from the back when it is not always effective. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. The iconic centre-back has called for a more direct approach at times, recalling the success it brought in Chelsea teams he played in. 'I think at times we've probably over-played when the pressure is on a little bit,' the 44-year-old told talkSPORT. 'I think when we look to our era, when we played, sometimes we'd have the option to go long into Didier [Drogba]. And it's not a long ball, it's a good ball from Petr Cech or [Branislav] Ivanovic who had the diagonal, but you could break lines and now I think we invite press a little bit too often 'I think other teams do it, it's not just Chelsea who are doing it. Man City have got a lot to answer for. I think Man City are the best at it and everyone tries to do it but they can't, so if you can't do it I would always go: 'Can we beat the press and play a little bit higher up?' 'I think the fans have been frustrated with that over time. I get that sometimes you've got to do that to suck teams in and then get beyond them, but we've not done that as well this year.' Despite some discontent among some fans, Terry sees the return to Champions League football as significant in terms of Chelsea attracting the kind of player to keep improving next season. 'Naturally the fans get frustrated, but we've managed to secure fourth, we're there, so good experience from the boys this year,' he said. 'Champions League football for them and making signings and attracting players is big for us next year.' Despite this, Terry does not see Chelsea challenging for the Premier League title next season, believing that the three clubs finishing above them this campaign are too far in front of them. 'I think we're a couple of years off, if I'm honest,' he admitted. 'When I look at Man City, Liverpool, I think they're stronger than us at the minute. Arsenal have been really consistent as well.' Maresca had a clear message for Chelsea doubters after they beat Nottingham Forest on the final day of the Premier League season to secure Champions League football. 'I didn't have any doubt about the players,' the Italian said in a post-match press conference. 'The doubt was from outside. More Trending 'All the ones that have the answers or the ones that have the truth, they were saying that we are too young, we are not good enough, they we were waiting for Aston Villa to drop points for us to achieve the Champions League. 'They were saying that we were not able to win on this pitch because we are too young, because we are not experienced. Unfortunately for them, they have all been wrong. 'All the ones that have the truth and have the answer to everything. So in English, how you say? F off to all of them, because the players deserve that. The effort they have been doing is fantastic.' MORE: Chelsea rejected by £50m transfer target after 'months of talks' MORE: 'One of my favourite nines' – Thierry Henry recommends perfect striker to Arsenal MORE: Enzo Maresca responds to banned Chelsea star's trip to Conference League final
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Chelsea star admitted devastation at best friend leaving - 'Doesn't sit right'
The upcoming summer transfer window will likely see Chelsea part ways with a number of players, with some tough goodbyes on the horizon after a strong end to the season Enzo Maresca is bracing himself for a challenging second summer transfer window at Chelsea as he aims to return the club to a place of prestige. He may have to make some tough calls in the coming months, which could involve breaking up certain friendships at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea, who face Real Betis in the Europa Conference League final on Wednesday, have been viewed largely as a team of individuals in recent times. However, after securing fourth place on Sunday and a spot in next season's Champions League, it's clear there are relationships within this squad worth keeping together. That sentiment echoes how John Terry felt when best friend and fellow club legend Frank Lampard decided to leave the Blues in 2014. After a successful 13-year stint that included three Premier League titles, four FA Cups, one Champions League and a Europa League triumph, 'Super Frank' felt his time in west London had come to an end. Chelsea's all-time leading scorer left in a controversial manner, not least because many supporters were reluctant to see him go, even at 36. It was initially believed he had agreed to join New York City FC ahead of their MLS debut in January 2015, but he instead signed with sister club Manchester City on a six-month contract that eventually extended to a full season. Chelsea stalwart Terry was left gutted by the split, which occurred three years before he himself left Stamford Bridge for Aston Villa. He found it particularly hard to stomach fellow club greats like Lampard and Ashley Cole becoming his rivals, with the latter also leaving in 2014 to sign for Roma. "It just doesn't seem right to see them in different shirts. Maybe over time that will ease, but it doesn't seem right," said Terry in 2014, via have grown up together and won and lost together at Chelsea. We have done many great things and it was sad to see them go." Terry, 44, and Lampard, 46, were the bedrock of Chelsea's golden years, always ensuring the Blues remained a formidable force amid a revolving door of managers and marquee players. But for the first time in nearly 15 years, the club icons experienced their football battles from opposite sides. Despite the bittersweet departure of his comrade, Terry's admiration for Lampard never wavered. And he has often singled his pal out as Chelsea's finest of all time. "To me there is no doubt [he's the best]. Before that there was Gianfranco Zola but Lampard has been an absolute legend here and his legacy will remain ever," added Terry. "It's a legacy for the younger boys to come and try and fill those big boots and replicate what he's done. That will be very tough for someone but he's an absolute hero for the fans, with the players as well and how he pushed us individually and collectively. "He has been an idol and someone I inspired to be like in training. Around the place he was a great character but footballing wise I have never come across someone who works as hard as he does to improve his game." Both Lampard and Terry have rekindled their Chelsea connections since retirement, each briefly serving in coaching slots though never patrolling the same touchline. Lampard took the reins from July 2019 to January 2021 before parachuting in to weather an 11-game crisis towards the end of a tumultuous 2022/23 season. Terry took a different path and joined as a consultant in early 2022 before pivoting to become a Chelsea academy coach 18 months later. He's currently operating in the dugout for the Baller League's 26ers, while Lampard barely missed out on securing Coventry City a ticket to the Championship play-off final.
