PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins has marked World Book Day by making a special donation of books to a library in Dublin. The President has gifted 250 booked to the Cabra public library, including books he himself has purchased as well as those given as gifts to him by the books’ authors and related groups. “World Book Day is an important reminder of the importance of reading and of … [Read more...] about President Higgins marks World Book Day with special donation
Pregabalin responsible for significant number of NI drug deaths
OFFICIAL STATISTICS released today show that among drug-related deaths mentioned in Northern Ireland between 2023 and 2024, a significant proportion had a connection to the prescription medication Pregabalin. 67 of the 169 registered drug-related deaths in the region during that time period were linked with the drug, which is prescribed for a number of conditions, including … [Read more...] about Pregabalin responsible for significant number of NI drug deaths
Girl dies after being struck by car as she got off schoolbus in Derry
A SCHOOLGIRL has died after being involved in a collision in Co. Derry. The girl, aged 12, was hit by a car as she got off a schoolbus in the Castledawson area of the city yesterday afternoon (March 5). The incident happened on the Hillhead Road shortly after 4pm, the PSNI have confirmed today. "There was a large number of people in the vicinity at the time who may have … [Read more...] about Girl dies after being struck by car as she got off schoolbus in Derry
New speed camera goes live on busy Irish road tomorrow – with €160 fine for offenders
A NEWLY installed speed camera on one of Ireland’s busiest roads will be in use as of tomorrow. The average speed camera has been installed between Cullen and Ballymagarvey in Co.Meath. The newly installed camera will go live tomorrow in Co. Meath It will be switched on tomorrow (March 7), Gardaí have confirmed, with penalties being issued from 12noon onwards. “Vehicles … [Read more...] about New speed camera goes live on busy Irish road tomorrow – with €160 fine for offenders
Taoiseach among European leaders pledging ‘unshakable commitment’ to Ukraine in peace talks with Russia
TAOISEACH Micheál Martin is among the EU leaders who will meet in Brussels today to commit their support for Ukraine in negotiations which may bring an end to the war with Russia. The potential for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine is currently on the table, however a fiery exchange between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval … [Read more...] about Taoiseach among European leaders pledging ‘unshakable commitment’ to Ukraine in peace talks with Russia