THE BODIES of a woman and a baby have been found at a property in Co. Tipperary. The discovery was made at a domestic residence in Carrick-on-Suir on Friday afternoon. A post-mortem examination has since been carried out on the woman, aged in her 30s, while an examination of the baby is due to take place next week. Gardaí have said they are not releasing the results of the … [Read more...] about Woman and baby found dead in Co. Tipperary
Fire causes extensive caused to commercial premises in Waterford city
A LARGE fire has caused extensive damage to a commercial premises in Waterford city. Fire brigades from Waterford City Fire Service, Tramore, Dunmore East, Portlaw and Dungarvan tackled the blaze, which broke out in the old Jute Factory in the Tycor area on Saturday evening. Members of the public were urged to avoid the area and residents advised to stay indoors with their … [Read more...] about Fire causes extensive caused to commercial premises in Waterford city
Young man dies following collision in Co. Wexford
A YOUNG man has died following a road traffic collision on Co. Wexford. The incident occurred on the L4016 near Glenour, Adamstown at around 9.20pm on Friday. The man, aged in his 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene of the single-vehicle collision, which involved a motorcycle. "His body has since been removed from the scene to the mortuary in University Hospital Waterford … [Read more...] about Young man dies following collision in Co. Wexford
£20,000 reward for information offered as investigators revisit scene of Dunmurry Police Station attack
A REWARD of £20,000 is being offered by the charity Crimestoppers for information on a bomb attack on a police station in Northern Ireland. It comes as investigators on Saturday revisited the scene of the attack on Dunmurry Police Station on the outskirts of Belfast. No one was injured in the attack after police managed to evacuate the area, however, Detective Inspector … [Read more...] about £20,000 reward for information offered as investigators revisit scene of Dunmurry Police Station attack
Celebrating 50 years of the Jersey Irish Society
THE Jersey Irish Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and co-chair Martina Wintour has compiled a new book preserving the stories of Irish people who made the island their home. Wintour’s book, An Irish Jersey Journey, documents decades of Irish life on the island through interviews and stories. “I always thought of securing the stories of the Irish who came to the … [Read more...] about Celebrating 50 years of the Jersey Irish Society