GARDAÍ have issued a public appeal to help locate a car which was hijacked in Tipperary. The missing car is a Blue Kia Sorento Estate, registration number 141-G-3882. “This vehicle was subject of a hijacking on Sunday, November 2, in Roscrea shortly after 5pm,” the police force said in a statement. “The suspect in the alleged hijacking is believed to be Eastern European male, … [Read more...] about Public appeal to find car hijacked in Tipperary
Woman hospitalised after being seriously injured by firework
A WOMAN is receiving treatment in hospital after being seriously injured by a firework on Halloween. The firework was set off at a home in Dublin at around 6.30pm on October 31. The woman, who is aged in her 30s, was treated at scene by members of the Dublin Fire Brigade. She was then taken to St James’s Hospital for treatment of serious injuries, which are “believed to be … [Read more...] about Woman hospitalised after being seriously injured by firework
Irish in Jamaica struggle amid devastation from Hurricane Melissa
IRISH people stranded in Jamaica are struggling to return home after Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful storms ever to strike the island, left widespread destruction in its wake. Lisa Mooney, from Loughlinstown in Dublin, had travelled to Jamaica with her husband Brendan for what was meant to be a dream trip celebrating her 50th birthday. Instead, the couple now find … [Read more...] about Irish in Jamaica struggle amid devastation from Hurricane Melissa
Scottish loyalist group boycotts national anthem over King Charles’ Vatican visit
A LOYALIST group in Glasgow has sparked controversy after refusing to sing God Save the King during a recent Remembrance event, citing opposition to King Charles’s visit to the Vatican. Members of the West End Ulster Defence Union (WEUDU) took part in a ceremony at Victoria Park over the weekend. Despite the group’s traditionally royalist leanings, the national anthem was … [Read more...] about Scottish loyalist group boycotts national anthem over King Charles’ Vatican visit
Government to consider accommodation charges for working asylum aeekers
THE Irish government is set to discuss major changes to the state’s asylum and refugee accommodation system. This could mean introducing weekly charges for workers in International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) centres and a drop in entitlements for Ukrainian refugees. Ministers are expected to meet today as part of the Cabinet Committee on Migration to sign off on a … [Read more...] about Government to consider accommodation charges for working asylum aeekers