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Michaela McAreavey was murdered during her honeymoon in 2011

Man charged by police investigating McAreavey case

A former hotel worker acquitted of the murder of Michaela McAreavey has been charged in connection with the case in Mauritius.

Ireland • 20 Apr 22

Michaela McAreavey was murdered in her hotel room in Mauritius in January 2011

Man arrested by McAreavey detectives faces theft charge

A former hotel security guard arrested by Mauritius detectives investigating the murder of honeymooner Michaela McAreavey has been remanded in custody on a theft charge, police have said.

Ireland • 30 Mar 22

Bulk carrier MV Wakashio ran aground on a coral reef off the southeastern coast of Mauritius on 25 July

Ship that leaked oil off Mauritius coast splits in two

A ship that has leaked more than 1,000 tonnes of oil in pristine waters off the coast of Mauritius has split in two.

Environment • 16 Aug 20

Hundreds of volunteers, many smeared head-to-toe in black sludge, are marshalling along the coastline

Police to search vessel involved in Mauritius oil spill

Police in Mauritius are preparing to board a grounded ship leaking tonnes of oil into its crystal-clear waters, as clean-up crews confronted a growing ecological disaster on the archipelago's pristine shores.

World • 09 Aug 20

The tanker, belonging to a Japanese company but Panamanian-flagged, was carrying 3,800 tonnes of fuel when it struck a reef at Pointe d'Esny, an internationally-listed conservation site

Concern over oil spill in coral reefs off Mauritius

The prime minister of Mauritius has declared a state of environmental emergency and appealed to France for urgent assistance as oil from a grounded cargo ship spilled unabated into the island nation's protected waters

News Lens • 08 Aug 20

It is the fourth trip to the continent for Pope Francis during his pontificate

Pope Francis begins three-nation visit to Africa

Pope Francis arrives in Mozambique at the start of a three-nation tour of east African countries hard hit by poverty, conflict and natural disaster.

World • 04 Sep 19

John McAreavey appealed for people to come forward with information about his late wife's murder

McAreavey offers €50k reward for information on murder

John McAreavey has offered a reward for information that would help in finding those responsible for murdering his wife Michaela on their honeymoon in Mauritius in 2011.

Ulster • 04 Apr 17

Michaela McAreavey was killed while on honeymoon with her husband John

Gardaí, PSNI may assist in McAreavey inquiry

The Prime Minister of Mauritius is to invite officers from the Garda Síochána and the PSNI to go to the island to assist in the investigation into the murder of Michaela McAreavey.

News • 17 Jul 12

Mauritian newspaper Sunday Times published the photographs

Newspaper offices raided over McAreavey photo leak

The Government is sending an ambassador to Mauritius to make an official complaint after photographs of Michaela McAreavey's body were published in a Sunday newspaper there.

News • 16 Jul 12

Avinash Treebhoowoon is to discuss the possibility of suing for damages

Taoiseach 'heartbroken' for McAreavey family

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he is "absolutely heartbroken" for the family of Michaela McAreavey and "the devastation" the result of the trial has had on her husband John.

News • 13 Jul 12

John McAreavey arriving at the court this morning

McAreavey trial hears police pressurised witness

The Michaela McAreavey murder trial has heard new allegations of police pressurising a witness to provide a statement.

News • 08 Jun 12

John McAreavey to take stand tomorrow

The prosecution lawyer at the Michaela McAreavey murder trial in Mauritius has confirmed he intends to call John McAreavey tomorrow.

News • 06 Jun 12

Michaela with her father Mickey Harte, manager of the Tyrone gaelic football team

McAreavey murder accused to go on trial this week

Two hotel workers accused of murdering the daughter of Tyrone Gaelic football boss Mickey Harte while she honeymooned in Mauritius will go on trial this week.

News • 21 May 12

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