AN INDEPENDENT TD has proposed granting late licences for Ireland's pubs to allow them to screen the national team's World Cup games, should the Boys in Green qualify for the tournament. Ireland must overcome Czechia and either Denmark or North Macedonia in the play-offs to reach the group stage of the tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Should they do so, they face … [Read more...] about TD proposes late licences for pubs in Ireland should national team reach World Cup finals
Teenager left with ‘potentially life-threatening head injury’ following Co. Derry assault
A TEENAGER has been left with a potentially life-threatening head injury after being subjected to a serious assault in Co. Derry. The incident occurred in the early hours of this morning in the city centre. Police are now urging anyone who witnessed the 'shocking incident' to contact them. "City centre CCTV operators picked up an ongoing altercation between two males in the … [Read more...] about Teenager left with ‘potentially life-threatening head injury’ following Co. Derry assault
Seven arrested in connection with Co. Derry murder investigation
SEVEN people have been arrested in connection with a murder investigation in Co. Derry. The body of Wayne Reid, 43, was discovered by police at an address in the Society Court area of Coleraine on the morning of Monday, January 12. Police believe that Mr Reid may have been involved in an altercation in the Society Court or Society Street areas of the town sometime between … [Read more...] about Seven arrested in connection with Co. Derry murder investigation
‘A true people’s champion’: Tributes paid after former Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady passes away
TRIBUTES have been paid to Mickey Brady after the former Sinn Féin MP passed away on Friday at the age of 75. Mr Brady was born in Newry and later served as both an MLA and an MP for Newry & Armagh. "Mickey dedicated his entire life to the people of Newry and Armagh," said Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald. After studying at university in Liverpool, Mr Brady was … [Read more...] about ‘A true people’s champion’: Tributes paid after former Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady passes away
Woman dies following Co. Limerick house fire
A WOMAN in her 60s has died following a house fire in Co. Limerick. The incident occurred at a property in the Singland area of Limerick City on Saturday evening. Gardaí say a post mortem examination will determine the course of their investigation. "Gardaí are investigating a fatal house fire that occurred on Saturday evening, January 17, 2026 in Singland, Limerick City," read … [Read more...] about Woman dies following Co. Limerick house fire