A MOTORCYCLIST who was seriously injured in a collision in Co. Wexford this week has died in hospital. The man, who was aged in his late teens, collided with a car on the R742 in Ballinvunnia, Kilmuckridge at around 3.30pm on May 26. The man, who was aged in his late teens, was taken to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin He was taken to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin for treatment of … [Read more...] about Teenage motorcyclist dies in hospital following Co. Wexford collision
Aer Lingus recreates first ever flight from Ireland to England
AER LINGUS has recreated its first ever flight to mark 90 years since the foundation of the Irish airline. On May 27, 1936 Aer Lingus flew its first six-seater plane, named the Iolar – Irish for ‘eagle’, from Weston Airport in Dublin to Bristol Airport in England. Aer Lingus cabin crew member Laura Stapleton is pictured with EI-ABI, known as Iolar (Irish for eagle), a rare de … [Read more...] about Aer Lingus recreates first ever flight from Ireland to England
Cannabis worth €4.2m seized in Co. Clare
CANNABIS with an estimated street value of €4.2m has been seized in Co. Clare. The drugs were discovered during an intelligence-led operation involving the Revenue Customs Service, the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) and the Clare Divisional Drug Unit. The cannabis seized in Co. Clare this week A search, undertaken on May 26, found 210kg of suspected … [Read more...] about Cannabis worth €4.2m seized in Co. Clare
‘Just not true’: Everton midfielder quashes rumours of Ireland switch after missing out on England squad
EVERTON midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has quashed rumours of a reported switch of international allegiance to Ireland. The 27-year-old impressed for Everton this season after failing to nail down a regular starting spot at Chelsea last year following his move from Leicester City. However, despite eight goals and four assists in 30 Premier League appearances for the Toffees, … [Read more...] about ‘Just not true’: Everton midfielder quashes rumours of Ireland switch after missing out on England squad
Several Co. Carlow schools close following email threat
SEVERAL schools in Co. Carlow have closed their doors today after receiving a threatening email. Three schools have reportedly closed as a precaution after either receiving an email or being aware of such messages being sent to other schools in the county. One of the schools that opted to close contacted parents and guardians to say a number of schools in Carlow had received 'a … [Read more...] about Several Co. Carlow schools close following email threat