A MAN in his 50s has been left with serious injuries following a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in Co. Monaghan. Shortly before 1am on Saturday, gardaí and emergency services were alerted after a pedestrian was struck by an SUV on Broad Road in Monaghan. The pedestrian, a man in his 50s, was taken from the scene by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in … [Read more...] about Man seriously injured after being struck by SUV in Co. Monaghan
Co. Down residents return to homes after suspicious object declared a hoax
RESIDENTS in Co. Down have returned to their homes after a suspicious object found near their homes was declared a hoax. On Saturday morning, police responded to a report of a suspicious object in an industrial estate in the Ballydugan Road area of Downpatrick. Cordons were put in place and a number of nearby residential properties were evacuated. "Officers attended, along with … [Read more...] about Co. Down residents return to homes after suspicious object declared a hoax
Huge whale carcass washes up on Cork beach
THE BADLY decomposed carcass of a large female fin whale has washed up on the shores of the Mizen Peninsula. The 17-metre long whale was discovered earlier this week in the Barleycove area, and marine experts have warned the public against approaching the animal Experts from the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG), including marine biologist Stephanie Levesque and volunteer … [Read more...] about Huge whale carcass washes up on Cork beach
Minister criticises hotel industry over high prices ahead of VAT decision
MINISTER Patrick O’Donovan has issued a warning to hotel operators over soaring accommodation prices, accusing some of "robbing people" during major events. The Minister for Arts, Culture and Sport criticised what he described as routine “price gouging” by hotels around concerts and festivals. He warned that such practices are jeopardising potential tax relief for the sector in … [Read more...] about Minister criticises hotel industry over high prices ahead of VAT decision
Outgoing British ambassador to lead Irish Universities Association
PAUL JOHNSTON, the outgoing British Ambassador to Ireland, has been appointed as the next Director General of the Irish Universities Association (IUA). Johnston will officially start his new job in November. He has served as ambassador since September 2020 and announced earlier this year that he and his wife plan to remain in Ireland after his ambassadorship ends this … [Read more...] about Outgoing British ambassador to lead Irish Universities Association