A FUNDRAISER set up to pay for the funeral of a teenager killed in a hit-and-run incident in Co. Meath has raised more than €55,000. TJ McDonnell, 19, was cycling with a friend in preparation for an Ironman competition when he was involved in a collision with a van at Nugentstown, Kells shortly after 8pm on Tuesday. He was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. Tributes have … [Read more...] about ‘Life heartbreakingly cut short’: Fundraiser set up after teen killed in Co. Meath hit-and-run raises more than €55,000
Irishman appears in court after driving car wrong way on dual carriageway in Wales
AN IRISHMAN has appeared in court after driving a car the wrong way on a dual carriageway in Wales. Darragh O'Grady, 31, of no fixed abode but from Ireland, was charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving, dangerous driving, aggravated taking of a vehicle and other driving offences. He was also charged with other offences including theft and fraud by false … [Read more...] about Irishman appears in court after driving car wrong way on dual carriageway in Wales
Two arrested as gardaí seize drugs worth €2.3m during attempted handover
TWO men have been arrested after gardaí seized suspected drugs worth €2.3m in an attempted handover in Blanchardstown on Friday. The operation was carried out by the Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT) who observed and intercepted the handover of suspected drugs in a public place in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. Gardaí seized approximately 18kg of suspected cocaine with an … [Read more...] about Two arrested as gardaí seize drugs worth €2.3m during attempted handover
Man dies after collision involving van in Co. Sligo
A MAN has died after a collision involving a van and a pedestrian in Co. Sligo. The incident happened shortly before 4pm on Saturday near Luke's Bridge, Gortnaleck, Grange. Gardaí said the man was the owner of the vehicle and have now appealed for witnesses as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. "The collision occurred at approximately 3.55pm and … [Read more...] about Man dies after collision involving van in Co. Sligo
‘Shock and upset’ as police launch murder investigation following discovery of man’s body in Co. Tyrone
A COMMUNITY is facing 'shock and upset' as police launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a man’s body in Co. Tyrone. A child was also found seriously injured at the scene of the incident in the Lisnahull Road area of Dungannon on Saturday morning. The PSNI revealed it had arrested a man on suspicion of murder and attempted murder in connection with the … [Read more...] about ‘Shock and upset’ as police launch murder investigation following discovery of man’s body in Co. Tyrone