A PEDESTRIAN died after being involved in a collision in Co. Laois last night. The man, aged in his 70s, was struck by a car on Main Street in Abbeyleix at around 7pm. He was taken to Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore where he was later pronounced dead. The man died at Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore There were no other injuries reported in the collision. Gardaí have … [Read more...] about Pedestrian dies following collision in Co. Laois
Gardaí launch St Brigid’s bank holiday road safety campaign
GARDAÍ have launched a traffic enforcement campaign across Ireland ahead of the St Brigid’s bank holiday weekend. The police force will carry out roadside checks from today until Tuesday, February 3 in a bid to reduce deaths on Irish roads. Some 188 people died on Irish roads in 2026. This year, up to January 27, eight people have died on the roads. In particular Gardaí are … [Read more...] about Gardaí launch St Brigid’s bank holiday road safety campaign
New Irish women’s network set to launch in Wales
A NEW network connecting Irish women in Wales will be formally launched next month. Líonra Na mBan Éireannach, or the Irish Women's Network Wales, will officially launch on February 11 at an event celebrating St Brigid’s Day at the Consulate General of Ireland in Cardiff. The Consulate first proposed the idea of the network a year ago, at their 2025 St Brigid’s Day event and … [Read more...] about New Irish women’s network set to launch in Wales
Man extradited from Northern Ireland to the Republic to stand trial for murder
A MAN has been extradited from Northern Ireland to stand trial for murder in the Republic. The 22-year-old, who is wanted in connection wth a murder that happened in November 2024, was returned to the Republic today the PSNI confirmed in a statement. “Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s International Policing Unit, working in partnership with Irish … [Read more...] about Man extradited from Northern Ireland to the Republic to stand trial for murder
Local council purchases historic Co. Cavan building for redevelopment as community hub
AN historic former retail site in Co. Cavan is set to be redeveloped into a community space which will have a “transformative effect” on the town. The site of the former Stewarts Shop in Killeshandra was once a hub of retail activity. Located in an 18th century building on Main Street, it played an important role in the traditional retail life of the town up to its closure in … [Read more...] about Local council purchases historic Co. Cavan building for redevelopment as community hub