A MAN in Belfast is being treated in hospital after being assaulted by a gang of up to eight masked men armed with bats and hammers. The attack occurred at a property in the east of the city in the early hours of Sunday morning. Police have now appealed for information over the incident. "At approximately 12.20am, it was reported that approximately eight masked men, armed with … [Read more...] about Belfast man assaulted by gang of up to eight men armed with bats and hammers
Irish healthcare workers march through Dublin in show of solidarity with colleagues in Gaza
THOUSANDS of Irish healthcare workers marched through Dublin on Saturday in a show of solidarity with their colleagues in Gaza. The event, which was organised by the group Irish Healthcare Workers for Palestine, saw demonstrators set off in a loop from outside the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) on York Street. Participants marched in silence are they made their way … [Read more...] about Irish healthcare workers march through Dublin in show of solidarity with colleagues in Gaza
‘Kind, thoughtful, gentle’: Co Down murder victim Stephen Brannigan is laid to rest
MOURNERS at a funeral for a man murdered in Co. Down last weekend have heard how he was a 'kind, thoughtful, gentle person' who was always willing help out others. Stephen Brannigan, 56, was found dead at a house in the Marian Park area of Downpatrick last Sunday, two hours after parish priest Fr John Murray was attacked at St Patrick's Church in the town. Hugh Malone, 30, … [Read more...] about ‘Kind, thoughtful, gentle’: Co Down murder victim Stephen Brannigan is laid to rest
‘Deeply shocking’: Man dies and woman injured in Co. Antrim hit-and-run
A MAN has died and a woman has been injured following a hit-and-run incident in Co. Antrim. The incident happened in the Ballyeaston Road area of Ballyclare shortly before 10.35pm on Friday. A man has been arrested in relation to the collision and remains in police custody. "Shortly before 10.35pm it was reported that two pedestrians, one male and one female, were struck by a … [Read more...] about ‘Deeply shocking’: Man dies and woman injured in Co. Antrim hit-and-run
Personal loans in Ireland hit record high especially for car payments
PEOPLE taking out personal loans in Ireland hit record highs in the first quarter of 2025. Personal loans were up across all fields, particularly in car financing, according to new figures from the Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI). The newest BPFI Personal Loans Report reveals that the number of car loans increased by 20% year-on-year to 19,552, while the total … [Read more...] about Personal loans in Ireland hit record high especially for car payments