GARDAÍ have released details of the five young people who died in a road traffic collision in Co. Louth last night. The three men and two women passed away after the Volkswagen Golf they were travelling in was involved in a collision with a Toyota Landcruiser. The incident occurred shortly after 9pm on Saturday on the Ardee Road in the townland of Gibstown, Dundalk. With the … [Read more...] about Gardaí release details of five young people who died in Co. Louth collision
Man pleads not guilty to causing three deaths by dangerous driving in 2023 Co. Armagh collision
A MAN has pleaded not guilty to causing the deaths of three people by dangerous driving following a four-vehicle collision in Co. Armagh two years ago. At Newry Crown Court on Friday, 20-year-old Josh McGlennan of Ashveagh, Benburb, Co. Tyrone also pleaded not guilty to four counts of causing grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving and one count of dangerous … [Read more...] about Man pleads not guilty to causing three deaths by dangerous driving in 2023 Co. Armagh collision
Gardaí confirm ‘number of fatalities’ following collision in Co. Louth
GARDAÍ have confirmed there have been a 'number of fatalities' following a road traffic collision in Co. Louth. The incident, involving two vehicles, occurred shortly after 9pm last night on the Ardee Road in the townland of Gibstown, Dundalk. Gardaí said the deceased remain at the scene, while several injured people have been taken to hospital. "Gardaí are currently at scene … [Read more...] about Gardaí confirm ‘number of fatalities’ following collision in Co. Louth
Woman in her 60s dies following house fire in Co. Offaly
A WOMAN in her 60s has died following a house fire in Co. Offaly. The incident occurred at around 10pm on Friday at the property in Moneygall on the Offaly/Tipperary border. Emergency services attended the scene a short time later, with fire crews bringing the blaze under control. The body of the woman was recovered from the property and taken to the mortuary at Midland … [Read more...] about Woman in her 60s dies following house fire in Co. Offaly
Puffins return to Co. Antrim Island after 25-year absence
PUFFINS have been recorded nesting on the Isle of Muck in County Antrim for the first time in a quarter of a century. Ulster Wildlife confirmed the discovery after cameras captured two puffins repeatedly entering and leaving a burrow on the island’s cliff ledges during the summer. This is a strong indication that the birds were attempting to breed. The return of the vulnerable … [Read more...] about Puffins return to Co. Antrim Island after 25-year absence