Irish America Team

A HOST of music and sports stars brought Christmas cheer to children on Friday's Late Late Toy Show, which raised more than €4m for charities in Ireland. Football legend Roy Keane and singer CMAT were among the guests on the annual festive extravaganza, which sees children try out the in-demand toys for Christmas. Even host Paddy Kielty's Grinch couldn't spoil the party as … [Read more...] about Music and sports stars bring Christmas cheer to kids on Late Late Toy Show

POLICE are appealing for information and witnesses after five people were injured in a two-vehicle collision in Co. Fermanagh. One of the injured, a woman in her 20s, is said to be in a serious condition following the incident, which occurred in Lisnaskea on Friday. "A report was received at around 4.40pm that a Vauxhall Insignia car and Renault Traffic van had collided on the … [Read more...] about Five injured in two-vehicle collision in Co. Fermanagh

GARDAÍ have issued a renewed appeal for information on Trevor Deely, who mysteriously disappeared in Dublin 25 years ago. Mr Deely, then aged 22, was last seen on CCTV in the early hours of December 8 after leaving his work Christmas party. No trace of him has ever been found, however, gardaí are hoping to identify a man who was seen on camera talking to Mr Deely on the night … [Read more...] about Renewed appeal over mysterious disappearance of Trevor Deely in Dublin 25 years ago

A WOMAN and a young boy have died following a house fire in Co. Offaly. After responding to the incident in the Edenderry area last night, gardaí said they believed there were fatalities at the scene. They have since confirmed two people have passed away, while a third person is being treated in hospital for serious injuries. "Very sad news relating to house fire in Edenderry, … [Read more...] about Woman and young boy confirmed dead following Co. Offaly house fire

EMERGENCY services have attended a house fire in Co. Offaly, with gardaí saying they believe there are fatalities at the scene. The fire broke out at a domestic residence in Edenderry at around 7.45pm on Saturday. "The fire has been extinguished by the local Fire Service," added a garda statement. "It is believed that there are fatalities at the scene. "An Garda Síochána is not … [Read more...] about Emergency services attend fatal house fire in Co. Offaly