THE story of Ireland’s rural shop is one of community and connection but also, increasingly, of decline. For decades, family-run businesses sat at the heart of towns and villages, but today many of these shops have disappeared as people move and competition from big supermarket chains reshapes rural life. In Louisburgh in Co. Mayo, Andy Durkan recalls a very different time. His … [Read more...] about The decline of the rural Irish village shop
Woman dies two weeks after alleged assault in Co. Carlow
A WOMAN has died two weeks after an alleged assault in Co. Carlow, while a man arrested in connection with the investigation has since been released without charge. The woman, named locally as 54-year-old Linda Costello, sustained serious injuries in the incident at a residence on Bridge Street, Graiguecullen shortly after 6am on Thursday, March 26. She was taken to St Luke's … [Read more...] about Woman dies two weeks after alleged assault in Co. Carlow
Pedestrian seriously injured following Co. Antrim collision
A PEDESTRIAN has been seriously injured following a road traffic collision in Co. Antrim. The incident occurred in the Circular Road area of Larne on Monday evening. The pedestrian, a man in his 50s, has since been taken to hospital. "At approximately 5.20pm on Monday, April 13 police responded to a collision involving a black Vauxhall Astra and pedestrian, aged in his 50s, in … [Read more...] about Pedestrian seriously injured following Co. Antrim collision
Investigation underway following arson attack on home in Belfast
POLICE are investigating after a home was set alight in Belfast. PSNI officers were called to the blaze in Dunmurry at around 12.45am yesterday morning (12.45am). “We received a report at around 12.45am this morning, Monday, 13th April of a house on fire in the Laurelbank area,” Detective Sergeant Robson confirmed. “Officers attended the scene, where colleagues from the … [Read more...] about Investigation underway following arson attack on home in Belfast
Man stabbed with scissors while attacked on doorstep of his home
A CO. ANTRIM man was stabbed multiple times with a pair of scissors after opening his door to burglars. The man, who is aged in his 40s, was attacked by two men who knocked on the door of his flat in the Andena Grange area of Ballymena on the evening of April 10. The incident happened in the Andena Grange area of Ballymena He managed to fend them off, but during the struggle … [Read more...] about Man stabbed with scissors while attacked on doorstep of his home