A GOLD pocket watch recovered from Titanic passenger Isidor Straus has sold for £1.78m, setting a new world record for Titanic memorabilia. The 18-carat engraved Jules Jurgensen watch was found on his body after the disaster and preserved by his family for more than a century. It was auctioned by Henry Aldridge & Son, where intense bidding showed the enduring interest in … [Read more...] about Titanic passenger’s gold pocket watch breaks record at auction
Public consultation launched on rollout of garda body-worn cameras
THE public are being asked for their opinions on the use of body-worn cameras by gardaí. An Garda Síochána launched a public consultation this week on the Code of Practice for the use of the recording devices, which will capture both video and audio when in use by officers. Such devices have been trialled in five garda stations across Ireland since 2024, as part of a … [Read more...] about Public consultation launched on rollout of garda body-worn cameras
Pensioner in ‘critical condition’ following single vehicle collision in Kerry
A PENSIONER is in a critical condition in hospital after being involved in a collision in Co. Kerry. The single vehicle incident happened on the N23 in Lisheenbaun, Castleisland at around 11.45pm last night (December 10). The woman, who is aged in her 70s, was the only person in the car. The woman is being treated at Kerry University Hospital She was taken to Kerry University … [Read more...] about Pensioner in ‘critical condition’ following single vehicle collision in Kerry
Ireland and Norway ‘likeminded’ on foreign policy issues
THE 75th anniversary of bilateral relations between Ireland and Norway has been marked this week. Norway’s State Secretary for European and Arctic Affairs Astrid Bergmål was in Ireland for a meeting with EU Minister Thomas Byrne. The pair met at Iveagh House for a discussion which covered “bilateral relations, the green transition, trade, EEA issues, security and defence, … [Read more...] about Ireland and Norway ‘likeminded’ on foreign policy issues
Half of deaths and serious injuries referred to Garda watchdog involved people with mental health issues
IRELAND’S police ombudsman has revealed nearly half of the cases referred to them by gardai involved people with mental health issues. Fiosrú, the newly launched Office of the Police Ombudsman, previously known as Gsoc, launched its inaugural research report on Incidents of Death and Serious Harm 2024 this week. The report examines incidents involving contact with gardaí where … [Read more...] about Half of deaths and serious injuries referred to Garda watchdog involved people with mental health issues