POLICE in Belfast have appealed for witnesses and information after receiving a report that a teenage girl was sexually assaulted. The incident occurred in the south of the city on Saturday evening as the girl was waiting for a bus with friends. Police have released a description of the man as part of their investigation. "We received a report at around 9.30pm on Saturday, … [Read more...] about Police appeal for information after teenage girl sexually assaulted in Belfast
‘Remarkable Irish success story’: Paul Costelloe, former personal designer to Princess Diana, passes away
PAUL COSTELLOE, the former personal fashion designer to Diana, Princess of Wales, has died at the age of 80. A statement from his family revealed the Irishman passed away on Friday following a short illness. "He was surrounded by his wife and seven children and passed peacefully in London," it added. Born in Dublin in 1945, Costelloe studied at the city's Grafton Academy of … [Read more...] about ‘Remarkable Irish success story’: Paul Costelloe, former personal designer to Princess Diana, passes away
Three arrested after vehicle enters unauthorised area at Shannon Airport
THREE people have been arrested after a vehicle entered an unauthorised area of Shannon Airport. The incident occurred at the Co. Clare airport at around 9.30am on Saturday. Security agencies including gardai, Óglaigh na hÉireann and the Airport Police Service managed to intercept the vehicle, "Earlier this morning, at approximately 9.30am, a vehicle entered an unauthorised … [Read more...] about Three arrested after vehicle enters unauthorised area at Shannon Airport
Wind and rain weather warnings in place for seven counties across Ireland
WEATHER warnings are in place for seven counties across Ireland with heavy rain and strong winds expected. A Status Yellow rain warning for Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo came into effect on Saturday night and is in place until 9pm today. Met Éireann has warned of spot flooding and difficult travelling conditions in the affected areas. Heavy or thundery rain is expected, as … [Read more...] about Wind and rain weather warnings in place for seven counties across Ireland
Funerals held for four of the five young people who died in Co. Louth collision
THE FUNERALS have taken place of four of the five young people who tragically died in a collision in Co. Louth last week. Chloe McGee, Alan McCluskey and Dillon Commins, all 23, and 21-year-olds Shay Duffy and Chloe Hipson died after the Volkswagen Golf they were travelling in was involved in a collision with a Toyota Landcruiser. Three other people were injured in the … [Read more...] about Funerals held for four of the five young people who died in Co. Louth collision