GARDAÍ are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a man missing from Co. Waterford. John Connors, 42, was last seen in the Dunmore Road area of Waterford city at around 10.30pm on Monday, August 25. He was reported missing on Wednesday, August 27. Mr Connors, who is from Wexford, is described as being approximately 5' 9" in height, of broad build with … [Read more...] about Concern grows for man missing from Waterford for almost a week
Man injured after being assaulted by nine masked men in Derry
A MAN sustained serious injuries after being assaulted by a group of nine masked men in Derry. The incident occurred in the Waterloo Street area of the city at around midnight on Friday, August 29. Police are now urging anyone who witnessed anything unusual in the area around the time of the incident to come forward. "We received a report from our colleagues at Northern Ireland … [Read more...] about Man injured after being assaulted by nine masked men in Derry
Dunmurry residents return to homes after controlled explosion carried out on viable device
RESIDENTS in the Belfast suburb of Dunmurry have returned to their homes after a controlled explosion was carried out on a viable device in the area. Homes were evacuated following the discovery of the suspected pipe bomb in the Gardenmore Walk area late on Friday night. Police are continuing to examine the remains of the device following what they described as a 'distressing … [Read more...] about Dunmurry residents return to homes after controlled explosion carried out on viable device
Kelleher and Connolly latest to throw hat in the Presidential ring
THE RACE to succeed Michael D. Higgins as President of Ireland is heating up as the November 11 inauguration date closes in. MEP Billy Kelleher has officially announced his intention to seek the Fianna Fáil nomination for the presidency, becoming the first figure within the party to declare formally. In an email sent to members of the parliamentary party, Kelleher said he is … [Read more...] about Kelleher and Connolly latest to throw hat in the Presidential ring
Harris joins EU Defence and Foreign Ministers in Denmark for urgent talks
SIMON HARRIS, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, is in Copenhagen for a two-day summit of EU Foreign and Defence Ministers, where talks are being dominated by the war in Ukraine and the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The meetings are taking place in the aftermath of a deadly missile strike in Kyiv that killed 14 civilians and damaged the EU … [Read more...] about Harris joins EU Defence and Foreign Ministers in Denmark for urgent talks