A MAN has died after the car he was driving was involved in a collision in Co. Galway. The car collided with a van on the N17 at Milltown this morning (September 19). “The collision occurred at Drum shortly after 8am,” Gardaí said in a statement. “The driver of the car, a man in his 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene,” they added. The driver of the van is being treated … [Read more...] about Driver dies following collision between car and van in Galway
Ireland fall further down FIFA ranking to 61st
THE REPUBLIC of Ireland has dropped to 61st in the latest FIFA men's world rankings, following a disappointing international window under head coach Heimir Hallgrímsson. Ireland’s slide comes after a lacklustre start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, managing only a 2-2 draw against ten-man Hungary in Dublin before suffering a damaging 2-1 defeat to Armenia, … [Read more...] about Ireland fall further down FIFA ranking to 61st
Cocaine worth €1.2m seized in Dublin raids
COCAINE worth an estimated €1.2m has been seized following a series of raids at properties in Dublin. Gardaí arrested two men following the searches which took place yesterday (September 17). “As part of ongoing investigations under Operation Tara targeting the sale and supply of controlled drugs in the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) West, Gardaí attached to the Finglas Drugs … [Read more...] about Cocaine worth €1.2m seized in Dublin raids
Britain and Ireland close to agreement on Troubles legacy as victims demand clarity
PRESSURE is mounting on the British government to finalise a long-anticipated agreement with the Republic of Ireland on legacy issues stemming from Northern Ireland’s Troubles, as victims’ groups and MPs voice growing frustration over continued delays. The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee has formally called on Secretary of State Hilary Benn to provide a clear timetable for … [Read more...] about Britain and Ireland close to agreement on Troubles legacy as victims demand clarity
Young Palestinians fleeing conflict in Gaza set to arrive in Ireland
FIFTEEN young Palestinians fleeing the conflict in Gaza are set to arrive in Ireland. Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Harris announced their “imminent arrival” today. They are all holders of “long-stay visas who had been unable to exit Gaza without assistance”, his department confirmed this morning. “I welcome the arrival of these Palestinian young people to … [Read more...] about Young Palestinians fleeing conflict in Gaza set to arrive in Ireland