TWO people have died following separate early-morning collisions in Meath and Tipperary. The news comes after gardaí revealed on Friday that more than 100 people have now died on Ireland's roads so far this year. In Co. Meath, the driver of an e-scooter died following a collision involving a car on the Kentstown Road, Navan at around 1.45am. The unidentified male was … [Read more...] about Two people die in separate early-morning collisions in Meath and Tipperary
Cannabis worth almost €8m seized at Dublin Port
CANNABIS worth almost €8m was seized at Dublin Port on Saturday as part of an intelligence-led operation. The 392kg of drugs were discovered following a search involving members of the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and the Revenue Customs Service. The suspected herbal cannabis, which is due to be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for examination, is estimated … [Read more...] about Cannabis worth almost €8m seized at Dublin Port
Woman dies and girl critical after Co. Cavan collision
A WOMAN has died and a girl has been critically injured following a road-traffic collision in Co. Cavan. The collision involving a car and a truck occurred on the R162 at Corclare, Shercock just after 5pm on Friday. "The driver of the car, a woman aged in her 50s, was pronounced deceased at the scene," read a statement from gardaí. "A passenger in the car, a female juvenile … [Read more...] about Woman dies and girl critical after Co. Cavan collision
Second person charged over discovery of bomb in car in Co. Monaghan
A SECOND person has been charged after gardaí discovered a bomb in a car in Co. Monaghan on Wednesday. Simon O'Donovan, 44, of Sperrin Road, Dublin 12 appeared before the Special Criminal Court on Saturday charged with possession of an explosive substance. The museum worker has been remanded into custody until Monday. On Friday, 25-year-old law student Isobella Perrie … [Read more...] about Second person charged over discovery of bomb in car in Co. Monaghan
Police appeal for information over sudden death of woman on Belfast Lough
POLICE have appealed for information over the sudden death of a woman on Belfast Lough. The woman had been travelling on a boat as it made its way from Groomsport, Co. Down to Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim to the north-west two weeks ago. Two men arrested in connection with the investigation have since been released on bail. "Police received a report just before 4pm on Saturday, … [Read more...] about Police appeal for information over sudden death of woman on Belfast Lough