TÁNAISTE Simon Harris will meet with fellow EU finance ministers in Brussels today to discuss the economic impact of the conflict in the Middle East. Rising energy costs are being experienced across the EU as a result of the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war. Petrol, diesel and home heating oil prices all rose when Iran shut the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane shortly after the … [Read more...] about Tánaiste joins EU ministers to discuss ‘unacceptable’ rise in energy costs due to Middle East confict
Man in critical condition in hospital following ‘serious assault’ in Cork
A MAN is in a critical condition in hospital following an assault in Cork. The man, who is aged in his late 30s, was found by gardaí in Liffey Park in Mayfield in the early hours of this morning. “Shortly after 3am, while on active patrol, Gardaí discovered a man in his late 30s with serious injuries at Liffey Park, Mayfield,” the police force confirmed today. “The injured man … [Read more...] about Man in critical condition in hospital following ‘serious assault’ in Cork
Minister pledges support for 193 new gardaí in ‘difficult, sometimes dangerous’ role
JUSTICE Minister Jim O’Callaghan pledged the Government’s support to 193 newly attested gardaí as they took up their roles across Ireland this week. The Minister attended the attestation of the new officers at a ceremony held at the Garda College in Templemore, which saw 134 men and 59 women join the ranks of An Garda Síochána. The new probationer gardaí have been assigned to … [Read more...] about Minister pledges support for 193 new gardaí in ‘difficult, sometimes dangerous’ role
‘One of the finest actors in Ireland’: Tributes paid after Banshees of Inisherin star Gary Lydon passes away
TRIBUTES have been paid to Irish actor Gary Lydon, who has died at the age of 61. Lydon rose to prominence on stage in Billy Roche's Wexford Trilogy in the 1980s and worked regularly with the playwright up until his passing. He was also a familiar face on the big and small screen, having starred in the likes of RTÉ drama The Clinic and alongside Colin Farrell and Brendan … [Read more...] about ‘One of the finest actors in Ireland’: Tributes paid after Banshees of Inisherin star Gary Lydon passes away
Pair hospitalised after being attacked by masked men in Belfast
TWO people have been hospitalised after being attacked by a group of armed and masked men during an aggravated burglary in Belfast. The incident occurred at a house in Ambleside Street in north Belfast shortly after 9.40pm on Friday. A number of masked men entered the house and assaulted two male occupants with hammers, crow bars and a machete. Both men required hospital … [Read more...] about Pair hospitalised after being attacked by masked men in Belfast