A BOY aged 11 has died following a road traffic collision in Co. Down. Police said they received a report at around 8am on Tuesday of a collision involving a car and a child on the Corcreaghan Road in Kilkeel. Emergency services attended the scene, however, the young boy was sadly pronounced deceased at hospital a short time later. The DUP's Diane Forsythe said both she and the … [Read more...] about ‘An utterly heartbreaking tragedy’: Boy, 11, dies in Co. Down collision
Legislation to ban scramblers will be named after late Grace Lynch
PROPOSED new legislation to fully ban the use of scramblers in all public places will be named after Grace Lynch, who died after being struck by one of the off-road motorcycles last month. The 16-year-old was seriously injured in the collision, which occurred as she was walking along the Ratoath Road in Finglas at around 2.20pm on Sunday, January 25. She was brought to Connolly … [Read more...] about Legislation to ban scramblers will be named after late Grace Lynch
Over 80s to be given free RSV vaccination in Northern Ireland
PEOPLE aged 80 and over in Northern Ireland are to be offered a free vaccination against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). A common virus which causes cold-like symptoms, RSV can cause severe complications in older people and can lead to hospitalisation. Free NHS vaccinations are currently offered to those aged 75-79 in Northern Ireland and across Britain. That programme … [Read more...] about Over 80s to be given free RSV vaccination in Northern Ireland
Catherine McKinnell MP remembers her Irish grandfather who helped build a city
LABOUR MP Catherine McKinnell has spoken of the lasting influence of her Irish grandfather, Michael Grady, whose journey from Kerry to Newcastle nearly a century ago helped shape both a community and her own life. Michael Grady emigrated from County Kerry to Newcastle in 1928, part of a wave of Irish men and women who crossed the Irish Sea in search of work and … [Read more...] about Catherine McKinnell MP remembers her Irish grandfather who helped build a city
Annette Malone ‘honoured’ to be appointed Chief People Officer at RTÉ
ANNETTE MALONE has been appointed RTÉ’s new Chief People Officer following a public competition. Ms Malone will take up the position on March 30 it was confirmed this week. She has worked with the company since 2007, holding numerous human resources roles over the years. Since 2018 she has been RTÉ’s Head of Human Resources – Audio and Video (formerly Content). She was Head of … [Read more...] about Annette Malone ‘honoured’ to be appointed Chief People Officer at RTÉ