A MAN has died following a two-car collision in Co. Kerry. The incident occurred on the N22 Killarney-Tralee road near Dromadeesirt at around 6.40pm Saturday. Gardaí are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward. One of the drivers, a man in his 40s, was pronounced deceased at the scene and his body removed to the local mortuary, where a post-mortem is … [Read more...] about Man dies following collision in Co. Kerry
Funding of €3m earmarked for mental health research projects in Ireland
A FUNDING allocation of €3m has been announced to support mental health research projects being undertaken in Ireland. The cash, confirmed by Ireland’s Mental Health Minister Mary Butler today, will fund ten different research projects. These are set to “progress understanding of mental health in areas such as: youth mental health, ADHD in adults, women’s mental health and … [Read more...] about Funding of €3m earmarked for mental health research projects in Ireland
Concerns grow for teen missing from Dublin for nearly three weeks
CONCERNS are growing for a teenager who has been missing from his home in Dublin for nearly three weeks. Preston O’Sullivan was reported missing from Finglas on Friday, December 19. Preston O'Sullivan was reported missing on December 19 The 16-year-old is described as being approximately 5 foot 8 inches in height, with a slim build, brown hair and blue eyes. It is not known … [Read more...] about Concerns grow for teen missing from Dublin for nearly three weeks
President Connolly sees ‘hope for the future’ in students exhibiting at Stripe Young Scientist competition
PRESIDENT Catherine Connolly praised the talent and ability of Ireland’s youth as she gave the opening speech at the annual Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition. The event, which opened to the public today at the RDS in Dublin, was formally opened by the President yesterday, along with Stripe co-founder Patrick Collinson, who is himself a former Young Scientist … [Read more...] about President Connolly sees ‘hope for the future’ in students exhibiting at Stripe Young Scientist competition
Irish team lands in US for World Cross Country Championships
FOUR Irish athletes have landed in the US today ready to take part in this weekend's World Cross Country Championships. The event, which gets underway this Saturday, January 10, marks the 46th edition of the annual competition. It is being held in Tallahassee, Florida, making its return to the US for the first time since 1992. Irish athlete Brain Fay headlines the team for the … [Read more...] about Irish team lands in US for World Cross Country Championships