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
‘A shining light’: Tributes paid to teen who died in Co. Kerry swimming tragedy
TRIBUTES have been paid to a teenager who died after an accident while swimming in Co. Kerry last week. Luke Silles, 18, was rushed to hospital following the incident at Fenit Pier on Saturday, May 17. He had been in a critical condition since then but sadly passed away at University Hospital Kerry on Friday. His death follows the recent passing of seven-year-old Alan Singh in … [Read more...] about ‘A shining light’: Tributes paid to teen who died in Co. Kerry swimming tragedy
Politicians condemn arrest of elderly pro-Palestinian demonstrator in Belfast
POLITICIANS in the North have condemned the arrest of an elderly pro-Palestinian demonstrator in Belfast, with one saying he was 'disturbed' by the incident. A video circulating online showed the woman standing outside a branch of Barclays bank on Saturday as a police officer spoke to her before arresting her. The PSNI confirmed that two women had been arrested in relation to … [Read more...] about Politicians condemn arrest of elderly pro-Palestinian demonstrator in Belfast