A SPECIAL edition stamp has been released marking the centenary of a tragic cinema fire which devastated a village in Co. Limerick. On September 5,1926 a blaze erupted in a makeshift cinema in the village of Drumcollogher when nitrate film caught fire after a candle was accidentally knocked over. Some 48 people who were inside the building lost their lives. The tragedy wiped … [Read more...] about Centenary stamp issued honouring lives lost in cinema fire tragedy
Irish students perform ‘significantly above’ EU peers
A NEW report has found Irish students perform “significantly above” their EU peers in reading, science and mathematics. The latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) tests, administered by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in 2025, showed Irish 15-year-olds outperformed students of the same age located across the EU. The figures … [Read more...] about Irish students perform ‘significantly above’ EU peers
Man loses £250k to sophisticated AI video scam
A MAN has lost £250k after falling victim to a sophisticated investment scam after watching an AI-generated video. The fraud began after the victim saw the video online which appeared to feature a well-known personality from the financial sector. The advertisement promoted an investment opportunity and claimed significant returns, which the man, who lives in the Ards and North … [Read more...] about Man loses £250k to sophisticated AI video scam
Man charged after 3D printed gun found during Cork drugs raid
A MAN has appeared in court following the seizure of drugs with an estimated street value of €7k during a raid in Co. Cork. Gardaí seized a total of €7,200 suspected illegal cannabis and cocaine during the search of a property in the Ballymacoda area of East Cork on September 4. They also discovered a 3D printed gun during the search of the home. “The operation was conducted by … [Read more...] about Man charged after 3D printed gun found during Cork drugs raid
Man left with fractured limbs and ribs after brutal attack
A MAN has been left with physical and psychological trauma following a brutal attack in Co. Tyrone. The man, aged in his 30s, was found severely injured lying on Culvacullion Road in Gortin on September 6. Police believe he may have been abducted before being attacked with metal bars and then thrown out of a vehicle. “It was reported that the man, aged in his 30s, was found … [Read more...] about Man left with fractured limbs and ribs after brutal attack