A HOSPITAL in Waterford is now offering an emergency cardiac care service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. University Hospital Waterford (UHW) launched the new service this week, which has been described as a “significant milestone” for healthcare provision in the region. “This represents a major step forward for healthcare provision in the Southeast,” Minister for Health … [Read more...] about ‘Significant milestone’ as Irish hospital launches 24/7 cardiac care service
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Cavan collision dies in hospital
A MOTORCYCLIST who was seriously injured in a collision in Co. Cavan over the weekend has died in hospital. The man, aged in his 70s, was involved in a single vehicle incident at Drumsillagh in Tullyvin at around 10.50am on July 5. He was removed from the scene by paramedics before being airlifted to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin for treatment. He died in the hospital late that … [Read more...] about Motorcyclist seriously injured in Cavan collision dies in hospital
House set alight in Armagh arson attack
AN INVESTIGATION is underway after a house was set alight in Armagh. A home was targeted in the city at around 11.45pm on July 5. “Shortly before 11.45pm, officers received a report that a house was alight in the Greenfield Close area of the city,” Detective Sergeant Johnston said. The incident happened in the Greenfield Close area of the city “Police attended the scene, where … [Read more...] about House set alight in Armagh arson attack
Sister of Lyra McKee criticises ‘culture of silence’ as three men acquitted of journalist’s murder
THE SISTER of journalist Lyra McKee has criticised the 'culture of silence' in Northern Ireland after three men were acquitted of the journalist's murder. Despite Friday's verdicts, Nichola Corner said outside of court that her family's fight for justice was not over. "Lyra said, 'If you're going to go down, go down fighting' and I can tell you right now that every one of my … [Read more...] about Sister of Lyra McKee criticises ‘culture of silence’ as three men acquitted of journalist’s murder
Call made to honour woman’s ‘bravery and courage’ for protecting children during 2023 Dublin stabbing
A CALL has been made to honour a woman who was injured as she tried to protect children during the shocking 2023 knife attack in Dublin. Childcare worker Leanne Flynn underwent emergency surgery after being stabbed in the back during the attack on a group of schoolchildren and had to have her spleen removed. Riad Bouchaker, 52, was this week found guilty of attempting to murder … [Read more...] about Call made to honour woman’s ‘bravery and courage’ for protecting children during 2023 Dublin stabbing