BANK Of IRELAND has warned customers to be wary of scam ads on social media that are impersonating well-known retailers offering deals and bargains. The bank says fraudsters are increasingly targeting consumers through scam social media advertisements, particularly with online shopping at its peak during the holidays. The ads often impersonate well-known retailers, luring … [Read more...] about Bank of Ireland warns customers over scam ads impersonating legitimate retailers
Residents return to homes following Co. Derry security alert
RESIDENTS in Co. Derry who were evacuated following a security alert have been allowed to return to their homes. Police received a report at around 12.55pm on Tuesday that a suspicious device had been left in the Tullymore Road area of Currynierin. Residents affected by the alert were accommodated in the local community centre. However, following a search of the area by … [Read more...] about Residents return to homes following Co. Derry security alert
One dead following early-morning Christmas Eve collision in Co. Limerick
ONE person has died following a two-vehicle collision in Co. Limerick. The collision, involving a lorry and a car, occurred in the early hours of this morning on the N20 road in the Bruree area. Sadly, the driver of the car was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the driver of the lorry, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The scene … [Read more...] about One dead following early-morning Christmas Eve collision in Co. Limerick
Two men arrested at airport over Co. Tyrone ‘brawl’
TWO men were arrested at Belfast International Airport on Tuesday in connection with what police described as a 'brawl' in Co. Tyrone earlier this year. The men were detained on suspicion of offences connected to the incident, which occurred in Coalisland during the summer. A number of men were involved in the altercation at Ballynakilly Road on August 27. During the incident, … [Read more...] about Two men arrested at airport over Co. Tyrone ‘brawl’
Gardaí ‘investigating all the circumstances’ following discovery of woman’s body in Co. Tipperary
GARDAÍ say they are 'investigating all the circumstances' following the discovery a woman's body in Co. Tipperary. The discovery was made near the Holy Year Cross in Clonmel on Monday afternoon. Gardaí say a post-mortem examination will determine the course of their investigation. "Gardai are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a woman's body in … [Read more...] about Gardaí ‘investigating all the circumstances’ following discovery of woman’s body in Co. Tipperary