A LONDON-BASED Irishman who is fighting an aggressive form of cancer is hoping to access potentially life-saving treatment in Israel. Derek Reale, who hails from the village of Hospital-Herbertstown in Co. Limerick, has been living in London for 38 years. First diagnosed in October 2023, Mr Reale has undergone various treatments since then and is now facing stage 4 metastatic … [Read more...] about London-based Irishman in need of specialist cancer treatment in Israel
British police launch manhunt for escaped prisoner who has links across island of Ireland
POLICE have launched a manhunt for a prisoner who has escaped from a prison in Warrington. Daniel Buckley was last seen at HMP Thorn Cross in Appleton on the morning of Saturday, May 30. Cheshire Police has launched a public appeal calling for anyone who have may have seen the 37-year-old to call 999. Buckley, who has links to the Fallowfield and Openshaw areas in Manchester, … [Read more...] about British police launch manhunt for escaped prisoner who has links across island of Ireland
US business leader’s gift to Galway school where his parents met 100 years ago
AN AMERICAN businessman whose parents emigrated from a small Galway village is returning to their old school this month to see a special project created in their memory. Bill Mulrow, who previously worked as a senior executive at Blackstone and was the chief aide to former New York Governor Cuomo, has funded the construction of an outdoor classroom at Clonbur National … [Read more...] about US business leader’s gift to Galway school where his parents met 100 years ago
Drivers offered grants of up to €8.5k to switch to electric vehicles
THE Irish Government will give drivers grants of up to €8,500 to help them switch from traditional cars to electric vehicles. Some €10m in funding has been allocated for a new ICE2EV scrappage scheme, which is hoped will speed up the transition to more environmentally friendly cars across the country. “It is a targeted measure to reduce emissions, by removing internal … [Read more...] about Drivers offered grants of up to €8.5k to switch to electric vehicles
Tools worth €100k found hidden in wheelie bins following construction site burglary
GARDAÍ have recovered tools worth €100k following a burglary at a construction site in Dublin. The incident happened in the early hours of yesterday morning (July 3) the Dublin branch of the force confirmed. “Yesterday in the early hours of the morning, Gardaí received a report of a burglary that had taken place at a construction site in Dublin 18,” they said in a statement. “A … [Read more...] about Tools worth €100k found hidden in wheelie bins following construction site burglary