A MAN has died after being struck by a tractor in Co. Clare. The incident occurred on the L7006 at Kilmurry, Sixmilebridge at around 10.15am on Saturday. The man, a pedestrian aged in his 60s, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. His body was taken to University Hospital Limerick, where a post-mortem examination is due to take place. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to … [Read more...] about Man dies after being struck by tractor in Co. Clare
Varadkar says Farage as PM could accelerate Irish unification
FORMER Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said Irish unification could come about much quicker if Nigel Farage were to become prime minister. Varadkar said Farage’s rise to power could significantly shift public opinion in Northern Ireland and Scotland on remaining part of the UK. Describing British politics as “very volatile” in a BBC interview, Varadkar said it’s plausible that … [Read more...] about Varadkar says Farage as PM could accelerate Irish unification
Ireland is now officially one of the most expensive countries in the EU
IRELAND is the second most costly country in the EU for everyday goods and services, according to new figures from Eurostat. Prices are nearly 40% above the EU average, up from 28% in 2015, with only Denmark beating out Ireland to the top spot. Ireland is the most expensive in the EU for tobacco and alcohol – with prices more than double the average - driven by high taxes and … [Read more...] about Ireland is now officially one of the most expensive countries in the EU
Burglars smash their way into church and steal ‘significant sum’ of cash
POLICE are investigating after a church in Co. Down was burgled overnight. The incident happened at a church on the Belfast Road in Bangor. The burglary was discovered at around 9am this morning, the PSNI have confirmed. “It was reported shortly before 9am, that entry had been gained to a church in the area overnight, where a door to the premises had been smashed through … [Read more...] about Burglars smash their way into church and steal ‘significant sum’ of cash
Protest outside the Dáil over Ireland’s housing crisis
LARGE demonstrations have taken place outside the Dáil Éireann over Ireland’s escalating housing crisis. The Irish Congress of Trade Unions organised the "Raise the Roof" protest to coincide with a parliamentary debate on the issue. The union labelled the crisis "the greatest political failure of our time". Ethel Buckley, deputy general secretary of SIPTU, stated: “Workers are … [Read more...] about Protest outside the Dáil over Ireland’s housing crisis