A MAN has been charged following a fatal collision in Dublin yesterday morning. The single vehicle incident happened on the N2/M50 Northbound slip road at Junction 5 shortly after 1am on July 30. One of the passengers in the car, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Another passenger, a female in her 30s, was brought to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital … [Read more...] about Man charged after passenger dies in Dublin collision
Taoiseach launches new stamp marking 250 years since Daniel O’Connell’s birth
A NEW stamp has been issued to mark 250 years since the birth of the Irish nationalist leader Daniel O’Connell. Born near Cahersiveen in Co. Kerry on August 6, 1775, O’Connell went on to become one of the most important figures in Ireland’s history, having led the movement for Catholic emancipation. His successful campaign brought about the Catholic Emancipation Act of 1829, … [Read more...] about Taoiseach launches new stamp marking 250 years since Daniel O’Connell’s birth
Francis Bacon’s studio to be ‘fully protected’ while Hugh Lane Gallery closes
THE Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin is set to close for up to three years while it undergoes an extensive refurbishment. An installation within it, which features the entire relocated London studio of the artist Francis Bacon, will remain on site throughout the works, it has been confirmed. “Francis Bacon’s Studio will be fully protected throughout the temporary closure period and … [Read more...] about Francis Bacon’s studio to be ‘fully protected’ while Hugh Lane Gallery closes
Ireland commits to sending €2m funding for food as Gaza faces famine
IRELAND has committed €2m in funding to support a programme delivering food to Gaza. Humanitarian agencies have warned this week that the war-torn region faces famine as deaths due to malnutrition and starvation are increasing as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues. The IPC (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification) has issued an alert claiming that the “worst-case … [Read more...] about Ireland commits to sending €2m funding for food as Gaza faces famine
Co. Armagh man jailed over 39 deaths in people-smuggling operation has sentence extended
A MAN from Co. Armagh who was jailed over the deaths of 39 Vietnamese men, woman and children in a people-smuggling operation has had his sentence extended. Ronan Hughes, 45, was sentenced to 20 years in February 2021 after pleading guilty to 39 counts of manslaughter and one count of conspiring to assist unlawful immigration. However, he has now been handed an additional 16 … [Read more...] about Co. Armagh man jailed over 39 deaths in people-smuggling operation has sentence extended