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Three teenagers hospitalised after car driven at people in Co. Dublin

July 19, 2026 by

THREE teenagers have been hospitalised after a car was driven at a group of people in Co. Dublin in Saturday. The incident, footage of which was shared widely on social media, occurred on the Harbour Road in Skerries. A statement from gardaí said they responded to reports of a public order incident in the area. "At approximately 9.30pm a large number of youths gathered and a … [Read more...] about Three teenagers hospitalised after car driven at people in Co. Dublin

Police name young man who died in Co. Antrim collision

July 19, 2026 by

POLICE have named a young man who died in a road-traffic collision in Co. Antrim as 26-year-old Jamie Fleming from the Ballyclare area. Mr Fleming passed away following a two-vehicle collision in the Doagh area on Friday. "Police received a report at around 1.40pm of a collision involving a blue Yamaha motorcycle and a blue Skoda Enyaq in the Ballymena Road area of Doagh at the … [Read more...] about Police name young man who died in Co. Antrim collision

Co. Donegal school pays tribute following death of ‘much-loved’ young teacher

July 19, 2026 by

A SCHOOL in Co. Donegal has paid tribute to a young teacher who passed away suddenly this week. Róisín McKelvey from Terhillion, Termon died unexpectedly on Thursday at the age of 29. Her funeral is due to take place this evening. Scoil Cholmcille in Letterkenny, where Ms McKelvey worked, paid tribute to her in a post on the school's Facebook page. "It is with profound sadness … [Read more...] about Co. Donegal school pays tribute following death of ‘much-loved’ young teacher

Mike Myers pays tribute to ‘insanely talented’ Irish Oscar winner Brenda Fricker following her death

July 19, 2026 by

ACTOR and comedian Mike Myers has joined those paying tribute to Irish actress Brenda Fricker, who passed away this week at the age of 81. Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar, passed away peacefully on Thursday following a period of ill-health, her agent said. "We will never see her like again," added Phil Belfield. After a number of roles in TV and film, Fricker … [Read more...] about Mike Myers pays tribute to ‘insanely talented’ Irish Oscar winner Brenda Fricker following her death

Aer Lingus confirms 500 jobs at risk as airline faces ‘continuing challenges’

July 18, 2026 by

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