AN INFANT boy has died following a collision outside a house in Dublin. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the fatal road traffic incident outside a residence in Rathmintin, Jobstown, which occurred at around 2pm on Tuesday. "A male infant was transferred from the scene to Children's Health Ireland (CHI) at Crumlin, where he was subsequently pronounced … [Read more...] about Infant boy dies in collision outside Dublin house
Armed gang steal ‘significant’ sum of cash during ATM robbery at Co. Tyrone filling station
AN ARMED gang made off with a 'significant' sum of cash following a robbery at a filling station in Co. Tyrone this morning. Police are now appealing for information over the incident, during which security staff were threatened by the masked gang and forced into the ATM bunker. As part of their enquiries, the PSNI is liaising with their counterparts in An Garda Síochána. The … [Read more...] about Armed gang steal ‘significant’ sum of cash during ATM robbery at Co. Tyrone filling station
Investigation launched after skeletal remains found in Dublin property
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after skeletal remains were found at a property in Dublin. The discovery was made on Tuesday evening while work was being carried out in the area. The scene remained cordoned off today. "Gardaí at Sundrive Road are investigating the discovery of skeletal remains at the rear of a residential property on Naas Road, Dublin 12," read a garda … [Read more...] about Investigation launched after skeletal remains found in Dublin property
Varadkar urges planning for border poll despite reconciliation concerns
FORMER Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has publicly criticised the Irish government, accusing it of erecting "artificial barriers" to holding a border poll. In a recent interview, Varadkar emphasised the need for the government to take proactive steps toward planning for a united Ireland, even in the absence of complete reconciliation across the island. Speaking on the BBC’s Borderland … [Read more...] about Varadkar urges planning for border poll despite reconciliation concerns
Connolly campaign under fire for unauthorised use of President Higgins in election video
INDEPENDENT presidential candidate Catherine Connolly is facing criticism after her campaign released a promotional video featuring footage of President Michael D. Higgins without his consent. The video, aimed at rallying support ahead of the upcoming election, includes clips of President Higgins as well as other former presidents of Ireland. While none of them are shown … [Read more...] about Connolly campaign under fire for unauthorised use of President Higgins in election video