Irish America Team

THE Irish Government will prioritise the drafting of legislation to allow it to further assist the Omagh Bombing Inquiry it was confirmed this week. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan gained approval for the “priority drafting of a bill to enable the taking of oral testimony for the purposes of the Omagh Bombing Inquiry” he confirmed in a statement made yesterday, Mr O’Callaghan, … [Read more...] about Legislation allowing oral testimony to be gathered for Omagh Bombing Inquiry will be prioritised

UNIFORMED gardaí are to be equipped with tasers under a new pilot programme aimed at addressing the rise in violence against police officers. The six-month initiative will see 128 gardaí at stations in Dublin city centre and Waterford armed with tasers, also known as conductive energy devices, while on patrol. The designated areas include Kevin Street, Store Street and Pearse … [Read more...] about Over 120 gardaí to carry tasers in pilot scheme amid rise in attacks

GARDAÍ have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a young man died in a collision in Co. Limerick. The incident, which happened in the early hours of this morning, also saw three teenagers brought to hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Two cars collided on the N21 at Ballymurragh West at around 12.50am today. One of the drivers, a man in his 20s, was pronounced … [Read more...] about Witness appeal following fatal collision in Limerick

THE Catholic Church is facing criticism over its decision to allow MMA fighter Conor McGregor to marry inside Vatican walls. Éist: Saying No to Silence, an advocacy group supporting victims of rape and sexual violence, has written to the Bishop of Meath expressing what it described as “deep disappointment and profound concern” following McGregor’s high-profile wedding in Rome, … [Read more...] about Criticism grows over Vatican wedding of Conor McGregor

A MAN who hit his ex-partner in the face with a motorcycle helmet while she collected her young daughter from school has been jailed. David Carson, of Craignish Crescent in Dundonald, was sentenced at Laganside Crown Court on December 15 for the domestic abuse related assault in May 2024. The 48-year-old was sentenced to four years, with two years to be served in custody and … [Read more...] about Man who hit ex-partner in face with motorcycle helmet jailed