SIX more counties in Ireland will have their broadband infrastructure in place next month as a national rollout scheme nears completion. Work to bring broadband to counties Monaghan, Laois, Leitrim, Sligo, Offaly and Kildare is set to be complete by the end of this month, the Government confirmed today. Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan said the … [Read more...] about Ireland’s national broadband rollout set to complete in six more counties
Teen charged with murder of man in Co. Tyrone
A TEENAGER has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Co. Tyrone. The 16-year-old has also been charged with two counts of attempted murder and threats to kill, the PSNI has confirmed. He is due to appear before Omagh Magistrates’ Court this morning. Police were called to the incident at a house at the Lisnahull Road area of Dungannon just after 10.55am on … [Read more...] about Teen charged with murder of man in Co. Tyrone
Guidance on preparing for emergencies to be sent to every home in Ireland
THE Irish public will receive guidance on how to prepare for national emergencies this month. A newly launched campaign will advise people across the country on how they can prepare themselves for unexpected emergencies and periods of disruption. The Be Emergency Ready Campaign was launched over the weekend by Defence Minister Helen McEntee. “Across Ireland, we have experienced … [Read more...] about Guidance on preparing for emergencies to be sent to every home in Ireland
Fear in community after man shot in leg in Belfast
POLICE have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a man was shot in Belfast. The incident happened in west Belfast on the evening of August 30, the PSNI have confirmed. “At approximately 9.35pm, we received a report that our colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service were attending to a man with a gunshot wound in the vicinity of the Falls Road area,” Detective … [Read more...] about Fear in community after man shot in leg in Belfast
Multiple police officers injured in one ‘difficult’ night in Belfast
MULTIPLE police officers were injured in a series of incidents in one night in Belfast. Seven police officers were injured in a 24-hour period while on duty in Belfast City Centre, the PSNI has confirmed. “Throughout the course of Sunday evening, August 30, seven of our officers were injured - with two sustaining serious injuries that prevented them from continuing with their … [Read more...] about Multiple police officers injured in one ‘difficult’ night in Belfast