POLICE have named a man who died in a collision in Lisburn yesterday as 50-year-old James Bingham. The two-vehicle collision, involving a white Citroen van and a white Mini, occurred in the Belfast Road area of the city at around 5.45am on Tuesday. Mr Bingham, who was the driver of the Mini, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. Local Sinn Féin councillor Declan Lynch … [Read more...] about ‘Another family devastated’: Man who died in Lisburn collision named
Man seriously injured in Dublin brawl dies in hospital
A MAN who was left seriously injured following a brawl in Dublin over the weekend has died in hospital. Gardaí have confirmed that the man, who was aged in his 20s, died in hospital this afternoon as a result of his injuries. Officers were called to what they describe as an “incident of violent disorder” in a business park in the Leopardstown area of the city on August 29. “At … [Read more...] about Man seriously injured in Dublin brawl dies in hospital
Historic meteorological figures honoured in new Irish storm names
NAMES which honour some of Ireland’s most significant historic meteorological figures have been selected among the new storm names for 2026 and 2027. Twenty-one new names have been issued for the new storm season which starts today. They include seven from Ireland as well as seven from the UK and seven from the Netherlands. The Irish contribution features names associated with … [Read more...] about Historic meteorological figures honoured in new Irish storm names
Increased littering fines come into effect across Ireland
INCREASED fines for littering have come into effect across Ireland from today. The on-the-spot fine for littering has risen from €150 to €250. Minister of State with responsibility for the Circular Economy Alan Dillon has welcomed the move saying “there must be consequences for littering”. “Those who drop litter impose costs on communities, local authorities and taxpayers,” he … [Read more...] about Increased littering fines come into effect across Ireland
More than 1,000 vehicles clocked speeding in 24 hours
MORE than 1,000 vehicles were clocked speeding in Ireland during a 24-hour policing operation. National Slow Down Day took place yesterday (August 31) with Gardaí carrying out speed checks across the country. The initiative ran for 24 hours from midnight on August 30 until August 31. It saw more than 1000 drivers caught driving over the speed limit, the police force has … [Read more...] about More than 1,000 vehicles clocked speeding in 24 hours