A MAN has been arrested after gardaí discovered a sophisticated cannabis growhouse in Co. Wexford. Gardaí attached to Wexford North Community Engagement, supported by the Local Crime Unit, conducted a planned search of a residential property in Courtown on Tuesday, January 14. "During the search, a sophisticated cannabis cultivation operation was discovered," read a statement … [Read more...] about Arrest after cannabis growhouse discovered in Co. Wexford
Police name pensioner who died in Co. Antrim collision
POLICE have named a woman who died in a road traffic collision in Co. Antrim as 77-year-old Carole Graham from the Newtownabbey area. Ms Graham, a pedestrian, died after she was struck by a car in the Glengormley area on Monday evening. Police are continuing to examine the circumstances of the collision and have renewed their appeal for information. "It was reported at … [Read more...] about Police name pensioner who died in Co. Antrim collision
Man dies in early hours collision in Cork
A MAN has died after the car he was driving was involved in a collision in Co. Cork in the early hours of this morning. The single vehicle incident happened on the N71 in Clonakilty town at around 12.15am today. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene, where the driver, aged in his 50s, was pronounced dead. He was the sole occupant of the car, Gardaí confirmed in a … [Read more...] about Man dies in early hours collision in Cork
Ireland has one of highest life expectancy rates in EU, report reveals
IRELAND currently has one of the highest life expectancy rates in the EU, a new report has revealed. According to data released in the latest Health at a Glance: Europe 2024 report, published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), life expectancy at birth in Ireland is 82.6 years. This ranks the nation seventh in the EU, and above the EU average … [Read more...] about Ireland has one of highest life expectancy rates in EU, report reveals
Actor Tony Slattery dies following heart attack
THE comedian and actor Tony Slattery has died at the age of 65 following a heart attack. Born in north London, to Irish parents, Slattery became a familiar face on television screens in the 1980s and 90s, where he was known for his quick-wit on Channel 4’s Whose Line Is It Anyway?. A statement issued by his partner Mark Michael Hutchinson today confirmed his death this … [Read more...] about Actor Tony Slattery dies following heart attack