A MAN who fled to Ireland after tormenting an elderly woman during a burglary has been jailed. Peter Jason Lee threatened and pushed the 83-year-old victim, while he and his accomplice ransacked her home in Anglesey, Wales and poured bleach over her furniture. Callous Lee even stole photographs of the woman's late son and husband, which were among sentimental items taken that … [Read more...] about Man who fled to Ireland after tormenting elderly woman during burglary is jailed
Simon Harris to propose suspending trade with businesses within Occupied Palestinian Territories
SIMON HARRIS has said he plans to seek government approval to suspend trade with businesses within the occupied Palestinian territories. Mr Harris, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, also called for a full suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, which is the basis for the bloc's trade relations with Israel. In a video posted on Twitter/X, the Tánaiste said … [Read more...] about Simon Harris to propose suspending trade with businesses within Occupied Palestinian Territories
Day of tragedy as three women die in separate incidents on Ireland’s roads on Saturday
THREE women have died following separate road traffic collisions on Ireland's roads in the space of just a few hours on Saturday. Yesterday lunchtime, a female cyclist aged in her 70s died following a collision involving a tractor on the L3180 at Toonagh, Tulla, Co. Clare. Gardaí have since appealed for witnesses to come forward as they investigate the circumstances surrounding … [Read more...] about Day of tragedy as three women die in separate incidents on Ireland’s roads on Saturday
Taoiseach describes Trump’s 50 per cent EU tariffs threat as ‘disappointing’
TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has said that US President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs of 50 per cent on all goods from the EU is 'disappointing'. Earlier this year, Trump announced 20 per cent tariffs on goods entering the US from the EU, although this was later suspended, with a 10 per cent baseline tariff applied instead. It was hoped a deal could be thrashed out … [Read more...] about Taoiseach describes Trump’s 50 per cent EU tariffs threat as ‘disappointing’
Woman in her 70s dies after collision involving bicycle and tractor in Co. Clare
A WOMAN in her 70s has died following a collision involving a bicycle and a tractor in Co. Clare. The incident occurred at around 12.45pm on Saturday on the L3180 at Toonagh, Tulla. Gardaí have now appealed for witnesses as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. "The cyclist, a woman aged her 70s, was pronounced deceased at the scene," read a statement … [Read more...] about Woman in her 70s dies after collision involving bicycle and tractor in Co. Clare