DUBLIN BUS has become the biggest public transport operator in Ireland following a “record-setting” year. The service broke passenger records last year, where it carried around 164 million customers – an increase of five million on its 2024 figures. Currently, on a typical weekday, the bus service carries roughly 500,000 passengers across the capital and the Greater Dublin … [Read more...] about Dublin Bus becomes Ireland’s biggest public transport operator following ‘record-setting’ year
Irish Foreign Affairs Minister hears from Troubles victims during Belfast visit
IRELAND’S Foreign Affairs Minister has met with victims of the Troubles period in Northern Ireland during a visit to Belfast. Helen McEntee was in the North yesterday for a series of engagements. The Minister met with Alliance Party leader and Minister for Justice, Naomi Long, UUP leader and Minister for Health, Mike Nesbitt, SDLP leader of the opposition at Stormont, Matthew … [Read more...] about Irish Foreign Affairs Minister hears from Troubles victims during Belfast visit
Figures reveal ‘demanding year’ as Irish coast guard responded to nearly 3000 incidents
LAST year was a “dynamic and demanding” one for the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) as it responded to a total of 2793 incidents. Figures revealed this week show that in 2025 the “resilience and capability” of the search and rescue and maritime safety service was “truly tested”, as they responded to incidents ranging from search and rescue operations to maritime casualty responses, … [Read more...] about Figures reveal ‘demanding year’ as Irish coast guard responded to nearly 3000 incidents
Arrest after man in his 60s attacked with hammer in Co. Down
POLICE investigating a hammer attack in Co. Down, during which a man in his 60s sustained head injuries, have made an arrest. The victim was taken to hospital following the incident, which occurred in Newtownards shortly after 12.30pm today. Police are now appealing for anyone with information on the incident to contact them. "We received a report at approximately 12.35pm this … [Read more...] about Arrest after man in his 60s attacked with hammer in Co. Down
Prisoner charged with additional offences, including rape, as part of human trafficking investigation
DETECTIVES from the PSNI's Organised Crime Branch have charged a man with additional offences as part of a continuing investigation into a large-scale human trafficking operation. The 72-year-old man was today produced from Magilligan Prison in Co. Derry and charged with 14 related offences, including rape and human trafficking, in respect of three further female victims. He is … [Read more...] about Prisoner charged with additional offences, including rape, as part of human trafficking investigation