A FATAL shooting in a shopping centre in Co. Carlow has been described as a ‘terrifying experience’ for everyone present. Gardaí were called to Fairgreen Shopping Centre at around 6.15pm on June 1 after receiving reports of gunshots being fired. The suspect, a white Irish man in his 20s, fired a shotgun several times as he walked through the centre, the police force has since … [Read more...] about Shooting at Carlow shopping centre was ‘terrifying experience’
‘Peace, not war’ – Bernie Sanders tells Cork on Irish visit
Irish Post commentator PETER KELLY went walkabout with former US presidential hopeful in Ireland's 'Second City' From Cork City Hall to Connolly Hall SIPTU union event with Lord Mayor Dan Boyle IT'S not every day that a US presidential hopeful is seen on walkabout in Ireland's second city. At the end of May Senator Bernie Sanders prompted many a second glance among Cork's … [Read more...] about ‘Peace, not war’ – Bernie Sanders tells Cork on Irish visit
Taoiseach ‘shocked and saddened’ after man dies and child injured in Carlow shooting incident
TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has said he is 'shocked and saddened' following a shooting incident at a shopping centre in Co. Carlow in which a man died and a child was injured. The incident unfolded shortly after 6.15pm at the Fairgreen Shopping Centre on Barrack Street. The area was cordoned off and the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was dispatched, however, gardaí … [Read more...] about Taoiseach ‘shocked and saddened’ after man dies and child injured in Carlow shooting incident
Exiles reign again in Croke Park thriller
London edge Derry in a pulsating Christy Ring Cup final to claim their second title and promotion to the Joe McDonagh Cup. ÉANNA MACKEY reports from Croke Park, Dublin NOT ENJOYING THE TRIP: Jack Morrissey of London is fouled by Patrick Turner of Derry during the match (Photo By Stephen Marken/Sportsfile via Getty Images) IT WAS glory for the London senior hurlers as they … [Read more...] about Exiles reign again in Croke Park thriller
Teen arrested after woman in her 70s injured during car theft in Co. Clare
A TEENAGER has been arrested after a woman in her 70s was injured during an incident in Co. Clare in which her car was stolen. The incident occurred at a residential premises in Firhill, Parteen at around 6.15pm on Friday. The woman was taken to University Hospital Limerick to be treated for injuries that are not life-threatening. A number of garda units were dispatched and the … [Read more...] about Teen arrested after woman in her 70s injured during car theft in Co. Clare