GARDAÍ have made an arrest after a man died following a fatal road traffic collision in Co. Wexford in the early hours of this morning. The incident, involving a passenger van and a jeep, occurred on the N25 at Ballykelly, near Drinagh, at approximately 1.10am today. The driver of the van, a male in his 60s, was fatally injured and pronounced deceased at the scene. His body was … [Read more...] about Arrest made after man dies in Co. Wexford collision
Woman arrested after man dies following assault in Co. Tipperary
A WOMAN has been arrested after a man died following an assault in Co. Tipperary. The incident occurred at a property in Carrick-on-Suir on Saturday night. The woman, aged in her 20s, is being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. A statement from gardaí said they are 'investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of a man following a fatal … [Read more...] about Woman arrested after man dies following assault in Co. Tipperary
Politicians condemn racially-motivated graffiti in Lisburn as man is charged
POLITICIANS have condemned racially-motivated graffiti in Lisburn, with police charging a man in relation to the matter. The PSNI said on Friday there had been several reports of such graffiti in a number of locations in the city. Local SDLP councillor Pat Catney branded it 'disgraceful', while Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood said it was not representative of people in the … [Read more...] about Politicians condemn racially-motivated graffiti in Lisburn as man is charged
Tributes as man who died in weather-related incident in Co. Donegal is named locally
TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who died in a weather-related incident in Co. Donegal during Storm Amy. The man has been named locally as Tommy Connors, who was aged in his 40s. Mr Connors passed away following the incident at a property in Letterkenny on Friday afternoon while a Status Red wind warning was in place for Co. Donegal. In a statement, gardaí said they responded … [Read more...] about Tributes as man who died in weather-related incident in Co. Donegal is named locally
DUP politician rejects call to apologise after claims he used ‘homophobic slur’ on Question Time
A DUP politician has rejected a call to apologise over claims he used a 'homophobic slur' on BBC One's Question Time. While debating illegal immigration during this week's show, Upper Bann MLA Jonathan Buckley said it was time to stop 'pansying around' the subject. Host Fiona Bruce and other guests appeared shocked at the term, while Eóin Tennyson, Alliance MLA for Upper Bann, … [Read more...] about DUP politician rejects call to apologise after claims he used ‘homophobic slur’ on Question Time