THREE military-grade machine guns were among firearms seized during a garda operation this weekend targeting individuals and locations linked to organised crime. Eight pistols, ammunition and silencers were also discovered, as well as hundreds of thousands of euro worth of drugs. Two men were arrested during the course of the searches, which were conducted as part of ongoing … [Read more...] about Three military-grade machine guns among firearms seized during weekend garda operation
Met Éireann issues weather warnings for coming days as temperatures set to soar
MET ÉIREANN has issued a series of weather warnings for the coming days with temperatures expected to soar. Ten counties are subject to the warnings, with five of those on alert until Wednesday morning. The meteorological service has also predicted the spell of high temperatures could be followed by thunderstorms on Wednesday and Thursday. A Status Yellow high temperature … [Read more...] about Met Éireann issues weather warnings for coming days as temperatures set to soar
Man seriously injured in Co. Antrim after being attacked by masked gang armed with bats
A MAN has been seriously injured in Co. Antrim after being attacked by a gang of up to eight masked men armed with bats. The incident occurred in the Thornhill Drive area of Ballyclare in the early hours of this morning. Police have now appealed for information as they look to the track down the attackers, who showed 'a complete disregard for human dignity'. "At approximately … [Read more...] about Man seriously injured in Co. Antrim after being attacked by masked gang armed with bats
Police name young man who died a week on from west Belfast collision
POLICE have named a young man who died a week on from a road traffic collision in west Belfast as 20-year-old TJ Kennedy. Mr Kennedy, from the Poleglass area, was seriously injured when the motorcycle he was riding was involved in a collision with a car last Sunday, July 5. He was taken to hospital but passed away on Saturday as a result of his injuries. "We are continuing to … [Read more...] about Police name young man who died a week on from west Belfast collision
Gardaí appeal for information after man dies in Co. Kildare hit-and-run
GARDAÍ have appealed for information after a man died in a hit-and-run incident in Co. Kildare. The collision occurred on the R445 (Dublin Road), between Kildare Town and the R413 Curragh Road, which runs parallel to the M7 and the Curragh Racecourse. It is believed the collision happened sometime between 11pm on Thursday, July 9 and 12.30am on Friday, July 10. "A male cyclist, … [Read more...] about Gardaí appeal for information after man dies in Co. Kildare hit-and-run