A YOUNG man has died following a road traffic collision in Co. Kerry in the early hours of this morning. The single-vehicle collision occurred on the N72 near Calfmount, Barraduff at approximately 2.20am. The driver of the car, an adult male aged in his 20s, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. He has been named locally as 21-year-old Joshua Kamara Lynch from … [Read more...] about Young man dies following early-morning collision in Co. Kerry
Trade union fears ‘continuing potential risk’ to Ryanair staff after arson attack on accommodation
AN IRISH trade union said it fears there may be a 'continuing potential risk' to Ryanair staff after accommodation used by employees was reportedly targeted in an arson attack. Forsá said the incident represents 'a shocking and serious threat to the safety and wellbeing of workers', many of whom were left distressed and shaken by the experience. Ryanair said rubbish in wheelie … [Read more...] about Trade union fears ‘continuing potential risk’ to Ryanair staff after arson attack on accommodation
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to give up knighthood after child sex abuse conviction
FORMER DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson is to give up his knighthood after being found guilty of 18 counts of child sex abuse. The former Member of Parliament for Lagan Valley is also set to relinquish his place on the Privy Council. On Monday, the 63-year-old was convicted of one count of rape, 13 counts of indecent assault and four counts of gross indecency against two women when … [Read more...] about Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to give up knighthood after child sex abuse conviction
Katie Taylor, Sharon Shannon and Colm Tóibín awarded honorary degrees from TCD
BOXER Katie Taylor, musician Sharon Shannon and author Colm Tóibín have all received honorary degrees from Trinity College Dublin. The Irish icons, who are all leaders in their respective fields, were among five people to receive the awards at a ceremony held at the university this month. Colm Tóibín, TCD Chancellor Mary McAleese, Sister Helen Prejean, Baroness Helena Kennedy, … [Read more...] about Katie Taylor, Sharon Shannon and Colm Tóibín awarded honorary degrees from TCD
Man tied up and strangled with towel in Belfast assault
A MAN has been left with facial injuries after a serious assault in Belfast. The incident happened in the New Lodge Road area of the city on June 21. “At around 9:20pm, it was reported to police that a man in his 20s was tied up inside a property in the area and was assaulted by two men,” the PSNI’s Detective Inspector McCartan said. “It was reported that the male was strangled … [Read more...] about Man tied up and strangled with towel in Belfast assault