TWO counties in Ireland have been issued Status Orange rain warnings that are set to be in place for 24 hours. Nine other counties have been handed a Status Yellow warning, during what the National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) dubbed 'another challenging phase'. It comes as the NECG met today to continue preparations over the risk of further flooding following the havoc … [Read more...] about ‘Another challenging phase’: Two counties hit with Status Orange rain warnings as nine other counties on alert
Daniel O’Donnell leads tributes following death of popular Irish DJ in Luton
TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of a popular Irish DJ in Luton. Jim Carway died on February 2, at the age of 77, following a short illness. Described by those who knew him as “proud Luton Irish man” with family roots in Co. Sligo, Mr Carway was a long-term presenter on local radio shows. Before his retirement last year, he had been a DJ with Diverse FM for 17 years, … [Read more...] about Daniel O’Donnell leads tributes following death of popular Irish DJ in Luton
‘An utterly heartbreaking tragedy’: Boy, 11, dies in Co. Down collision
A BOY aged 11 has died following a road traffic collision in Co. Down. Police said they received a report at around 8am on Tuesday of a collision involving a car and a child on the Corcreaghan Road in Kilkeel. Emergency services attended the scene, however, the young boy was sadly pronounced deceased at hospital a short time later. The DUP's Diane Forsythe said both she and the … [Read more...] about ‘An utterly heartbreaking tragedy’: Boy, 11, dies in Co. Down collision
Legislation to ban scramblers will be named after late Grace Lynch
PROPOSED new legislation to fully ban the use of scramblers in all public places will be named after Grace Lynch, who died after being struck by one of the off-road motorcycles last month. The 16-year-old was seriously injured in the collision, which occurred as she was walking along the Ratoath Road in Finglas at around 2.20pm on Sunday, January 25. She was brought to Connolly … [Read more...] about Legislation to ban scramblers will be named after late Grace Lynch
Over 80s to be given free RSV vaccination in Northern Ireland
PEOPLE aged 80 and over in Northern Ireland are to be offered a free vaccination against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). A common virus which causes cold-like symptoms, RSV can cause severe complications in older people and can lead to hospitalisation. Free NHS vaccinations are currently offered to those aged 75-79 in Northern Ireland and across Britain. That programme … [Read more...] about Over 80s to be given free RSV vaccination in Northern Ireland