A SCHEME which provides free meals to schoolchildren during the summer months will be extended in Ireland this year. Following its introduction across the country in 2025, the Summer Holiday Meals initiative will be enhanced this year to support more young people during the school summer holidays. Increased funding of €600k has been allocated for the initiative in 2026, up from … [Read more...] about Free school meals over summer scheme extended across Ireland
Witness appeal following fire attack on Garda station
GARDAÍ have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a Garda station in Wexford was targeted in a fire attack this morning. The force has launched an investigation into criminal damage by fire to Blackwater Garda Station in Blackwater stated today (May 26). The incident occurred at approximately 2.50am, they confirmed. “Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with … [Read more...] about Witness appeal following fire attack on Garda station
Woman kicked, punched and threatened with knife by masked burglars
A WOMAN was left with facial injuries after being assaulted by two masked men as they burgled her home. The men targeted her home in College Square East, in the Bessbrook area of Newry in the early hours of yesterday morning (May 25). The incident happened in College Square East “At around 2.45am, it was reported that two masked men entered a house through a rear door,” the … [Read more...] about Woman kicked, punched and threatened with knife by masked burglars
Funeral confirmed for teen who died while swimming at Dublin beach
THE family of a teenager who died while swimming at a beach in Dublin have said they are “heartbroken” to lose their “beloved daughter”. Abbie Carmody-Pepper died “tragically whilst swimming at Howth” on Sunday, May 24, the family confirmed in a statement. The 15-year-old, who was from Ballymun, had been visiting Burrow Beach with friends. Flowers left at Burrow Beach in … [Read more...] about Funeral confirmed for teen who died while swimming at Dublin beach
Arrest made after pick-up truck crashes into house in Fermanagh
A MAN has been arrested after a pick-up truck collided with a house in Fermanagh. The incident, which happened on the evening of May 24, saw the home in the Ballyconnell Road area of Derrylin, left with “extensive damage”, the PSNI have confirmed. “Police attended the scene alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, where they discovered that the … [Read more...] about Arrest made after pick-up truck crashes into house in Fermanagh