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
Five injured in two-vehicle collision in Co. Fermanagh
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
Renewed appeal over mysterious disappearance of Trevor Deely in Dublin 25 years ago
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
Woman and young boy confirmed dead following Co. Offaly house fire
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
Co. Armagh primary school pays tribute to ‘much-loved’ staff member who died following collision
A PRIMARY school in Co. Armagh has paid tribute to a 'much-loved' staff member who died following a collision this week. Aileen Lynch was critically injured following the collision involving a lorry in the Gosford Road area of Markethill at 10.20am on Wednesday. The 54-year-old was rushed to hospital but sadly passed away the following day. In a statement on behalf of staff, … [Read more...] about Co. Armagh primary school pays tribute to ‘much-loved’ staff member who died following collision