THE current Irish Ambassador to the UK will take up a new role at the United Nations it has been confirmed. A reshuffle of ambassadors who are in place across the globe was announced this week by the Irish Government. It includes Irish Ambassador Martin Fraser leaving his London-based post, which he took up in 2022, to be the next Ambassador to the United Nations in New … [Read more...] about Irish Ambassador to the UK Martin Fraser gets new UN role
Taoiseach and Tánaiste ‘saddened’ following death of teenager in Tusla facility
BOTH the Taoiseach and Tánaiste have said they are 'saddened' following the death of a teenager in a facility owned by Tusla, Ireland's Child and Family Agency. Gardaí said a male juvenile teenager was pronounced deceased at the scene this morning at the Tusla emergency residential unit at the Grattan Wood apartments in Donaghmede, North Dublin. Another male teenager and a … [Read more...] about Taoiseach and Tánaiste ‘saddened’ following death of teenager in Tusla facility
‘Fear and distress’ in community after teenager killed at Tusla residence in Dublin
A TEENAGER has been killed following an incident at a residential unit owned by Tusla, Ireland's Child and Family Agency. The incident, involving two young people, occurred at the Grattan Wood apartment complex in Donaghmede, North Dublin at around 11am today. An Garda Síochána said it was investigating all the circumstances surrounding the incident, while Tusla said it was … [Read more...] about ‘Fear and distress’ in community after teenager killed at Tusla residence in Dublin
Four arrested after gardaí seize more than €380,000 in cash during Dublin and Leitrim searches
FOUR people have been arrested after gardaí seized more than €380,000 in cash following searches of residential premises in North Dublin and Co. Leitrim. Investigators also intercepted two vehicles shortly before 8pm in North Dublin during the operation, part of ongoing investigations targeting organised crime activity. As well as recovering a total of €383,000, a money counter … [Read more...] about Four arrested after gardaí seize more than €380,000 in cash during Dublin and Leitrim searches
Woman has blade put against neck during ‘terrifying’ armed robbery in Antrim
A WOMAN was left shocked after she had a blade put against her neck during a 'terrifying' armed robbery in Co. Antrim. The incident occurred in the Rathmore Gardens area of Antrim town at around 8.30pm on Tuesday. Police are now appealing for information as they attempt to track down the suspect. "At approximately 8.30pm a woman aged in her 40s, was approached from behind by an … [Read more...] about Woman has blade put against neck during ‘terrifying’ armed robbery in Antrim