POLICE have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a man robbed an off licence with a kitchen knife. The incident happened in south Belfast on June 28. “At approximately 8.40pm, a man entered an off-licence in the Lisburn Road area,” the PSNI’s Detective Sergeant Faulkner said. “He then left, and returned a short time later at 9pm, producing a large kitchen-style knife at … [Read more...] about Man robbed off licence with kitchen knife in ‘terrifying ordeal’ for staff
Cyclist dies in hospital days after Kilkenny collision
A CYCLIST who was seriously injured in a collision in Kilkenny has died in hospital. The man, aged in his 30s, collided with a car on the L100 Tullaroan Road in Loughmacask on June 24. He was taken to St. Luke’s General Hospital Carlow Kilkenny for treatment, where he died on June 27, Gardaí have confirmed. The police force has since appealed for anyone who may have witnessed … [Read more...] about Cyclist dies in hospital days after Kilkenny collision
Councillor tells anti-immigration rally in Dublin that ‘country is full’
A DUBLIN councillor has told an anti-immigration rally in the city that Ireland 'is full'. Gavin Pepper, who represents Ballymun-Finglas, was speaking outside the GPO on Saturday during the event billed as the National Rally for Ireland. The large crowd also heard from fellow independent Dublin City Councillor Malachy Steenson, who said that Irish governments need to 'look … [Read more...] about Councillor tells anti-immigration rally in Dublin that ‘country is full’
Appeal after man left with head injuries following Co. Down assault
POLICE have appealed for information after a man sustained head injuries following a serious assault in Co. down. It was reported that a man had been attacked by several males in the James Street area of Newtownards at around 3am today. "It is believed he was struck repeatedly with blunt instruments and has been taken to hospital for treatment to injuries to his arms, legs and … [Read more...] about Appeal after man left with head injuries following Co. Down assault
Tens of thousands take to streets for this year’s Dublin Pride Parade
TENS of thousands of people have taken to the streets of Ireland's capital for this year's Dublin Pride Parade. The procession, billed as the biggest celebration of diversity and inclusion on the island of Ireland, set off from O'Connell Street at around 12.30pm on Saturday. After making its way across Talbot Memorial Bridge, the parade concluded at Merrion Square, where … [Read more...] about Tens of thousands take to streets for this year’s Dublin Pride Parade