DUBLIN AIRPORT has recorded its busiest month in its history as passenger numbers soared this summer. More than 3.8m people travelled through the airport in July newly released figures reveal. A total of 3,839,635 passengers made it the busiest month in Dublin Airport’s history. “The summer holiday season is now in full swing, with almost four million passengers travelling … [Read more...] about Dublin Airport records busiest ever summer as passenger numbers soar
Women assaulted by man shouting ‘sectarian abuse’
THREE women were left “badly shaken” after being targeted by a man shouting sectarian abuse at them in the early hours of the morning. The incident happened in the Gasworks area of Belfast city at around 12.25am on August 9. They were approached by a man who was “shouting sectarian abuse at them” the PSNI confirmed in a statement issued today. “He then assaulted two of the … [Read more...] about Women assaulted by man shouting ‘sectarian abuse’
Half a million Irish passports issued across island of Ireland this year
MORE than half a million Irish passports have been issued so far this year newly released figures reveal. Counties Dublin, Cork, and Antrim recorded the highest number of passports issued across the island of Ireland, which accounted for almost 370,000 of the identity documents sent out so far in 2026. The remainder were issued to Irish citizens living outside of Ireland, … [Read more...] about Half a million Irish passports issued across island of Ireland this year
Cyclist seriously injured in collision with truck dies in hospital
AN ELDERLY cyclist who was seriously injured in a collision in Co. Kildare yesterday morning has since died in hospital. The woman, who was aged in her 80s, collided with a truck while riding her bicycle on the R414 at Monasterevin at around 9.50am on August 10. She was brought to the Mater Misericordiae Hospital in Dublin for treatment of her injuries, where she died … [Read more...] about Cyclist seriously injured in collision with truck dies in hospital
Man dies and two people left injured following collision between car and van
A MAN has died and two people are receiving treatment for injuries in hospital following a collision in Co. Cavan. A car and a van collided on the N3 at Drummallaght, between Virginia and Cavan, Co. Cavan, shortly before 2pm on August 10. The man driving the car, who was aged in his 60s, died in the collision. His body has since been taken to Cavan General Hospital. A woman, … [Read more...] about Man dies and two people left injured following collision between car and van