GARDAÍ have renewed their appeal for information about a collision in Co. Laois which caued the death of a pedestrian. Officers were called to the incident on Main Street in Abbeyleix at around 7pm on Wednesday, January 28. A man, aged in his 70s, was hit by a car and taken to Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, where he was later pronounced dead. No other injuries were … [Read more...] about Renewed appeal for information on collision which caused death of pensioner
Teenage girl in critical condition following collision between car and two pedestrians
A TEENAGE girl is in a critical condition in hospital following a collision in Co. Offaly. The young girl, who Gardaí confirm is in her mid-teens, was one of two pedestrians injured in the incident, which happened in Clara last night. Gardaí and emergency services were called to the collision involving a car and the two people on the Tullamore Road at around 6.15pm. “One of the … [Read more...] about Teenage girl in critical condition following collision between car and two pedestrians
Ireland’s culture minister to visit fire-damaged Notre Dame Cathedral while in Paris
CULTURE Minister Patrick O’Donovan is in Paris this week to strengthen the “deep connection” between Ireland and France. The minister arrived in the French capital yesterday for the three-day visit, which concludes on February 6. “Ireland and France share a deep cultural connection, built on centuries of exchange in arts, heritage, education and sport,” he said. “This visit is … [Read more...] about Ireland’s culture minister to visit fire-damaged Notre Dame Cathedral while in Paris
New research project will investigate cause of Lough Neagh contamination
A NEW research project will launch next month to discover the cause of the contamination of Lough Neagh. The lake is the largest in Ireland and the UK, but it is heavily polluted and concerns for its future have been raised since the appearance of toxic blue-green algae in the water. The blooms, which pose a risk to humans and animals, have appeared in the lake since 2023, and … [Read more...] about New research project will investigate cause of Lough Neagh contamination
IN PICTURES: President Catherine Connolly on three-day visit to Northern Ireland
PRESIDENT Catherine Connolly is undertaking a three-day visit to Northern Ireland. It marks the first official visit to the region of her presidency, which she took up in November 2025. It also sees her fulfil a pledge made during her inauguration to make Northern Ireland her first formal destination in the role. Ms Connolly arrived in the North yesterday, where she began a … [Read more...] about IN PICTURES: President Catherine Connolly on three-day visit to Northern Ireland