A PICTURESQUE spot in Ireland has been named the tidiest town in the country. Carrick-on-Shannon in Co. Leitrim has won the coveted accolade it was announced today by Ireland’s Minister for Rural and Community Development, Dara Calleary. “I offer my deepest congratulations to Carrick-on-Shannon and all of its TidyTowns volunteers for being crowned Ireland’s tidiest town for … [Read more...] about Picturesque Carrick-on-Shannon named tidiest town in Ireland
Irishman launches campaign to fund ambulances for Ukraine in memory of wife
IRISHMAN Tony Walker is a keen uilleann piper and flute player with roots in Tipperary. But his life in Britain took a turn for the worse when his wife died following a long illness. His wife Maria Czernec Walker was a Ukrainian. Tony then made the decision to raise money for Ambulances for Ukraine by travelling over 1,000 miles along the roads of Britain on his bicycle — a … [Read more...] about Irishman launches campaign to fund ambulances for Ukraine in memory of wife
Concern for wellbeing of teenager missing from Meath for four days
A PUBLIC appeal for information has been issued to help find a teenager who has been missing from Co. Meath for four days. Tymofi Petrov was reported missing from The Ward area on Monday, October 20. Gardaí are concerned for the 16-year-old’s wellbeing, they said in a statement issued today. Missing Tymofi Petrov was last seen on Monday The teenager is described as being … [Read more...] about Concern for wellbeing of teenager missing from Meath for four days
Woman who saved teenager from house fire honoured with bravery award
A WOMAN who entered a home that was on fire to rescue a teenager trapped inside has been honoured for her bravery. Belfast woman Naomi Mainwaring was working from home, during Storm Eowyn, on January 24 when a neighbour knocked on her door asking for help. The woman had been searching for her 13-year-old grandson after a fire started in her kitchen but could not find him. Ms … [Read more...] about Woman who saved teenager from house fire honoured with bravery award
Police name man who died following incident outside bar in Co. Armagh
POLICE have named a man who died following an incident outside a bar in Co. Armagh. Officers were called to the William Street area of Lurgan at around 1am on October 19 where it was reported that a man had fallen while attempting to re-enter a bar. Robert Paczkowski died following an incident outside a bar in Co. Armagh He was treated for injuries to his head at the scene of … [Read more...] about Police name man who died following incident outside bar in Co. Armagh