A YOUNG woman has died following a road traffic collision in Co. Tipperary. The incident, involving two cars, occurred at around 9pm on Tuesday in Nenagh on the Nenagh to Dromineer Road R495. "The driver of one car, a woman in her 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene," read a garda statement. "Her body was later taken to University Hospital Limerick where a post-mortem … [Read more...] about Young woman dies in Co. Tipperary collision
Job losses at Ulster University reveal ‘deepening crisis’ in education sector
THE planned loss of up to 450 jobs at Ulster University reveals a “deepening crisis” within Northern Ireland’s higher education sector local politicians have warned. SDLP MLAs Sinéad McLaughlin and Cara Hunter met with Ulster University Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Bartholomew this week following the university’s shock announcement last month. In April the institution claimed … [Read more...] about Job losses at Ulster University reveal ‘deepening crisis’ in education sector
BBC confirms second series of hit PSNI documentary ‘Peelers’
THE BBC has confirmed a second series of the hit police documentary Peelers. Described as the ‘real-life Blue Lights’, referring to the fictional BBC police series set in Belfast, ‘Peelers: The PSNI for Real’ takes viewers behind the scenes on patrol with the police force. The six-episode series launched on BBC1 last month and has proved a hit with audiences across Britain and … [Read more...] about BBC confirms second series of hit PSNI documentary ‘Peelers’
Candidates ‘with musical background’ urged to apply as garda recruitment drive opens
THE latest garda recruitment drive opened this week with the police force urging "musical candidates" to apply. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan and Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly launched this campaign yesterday, with applications now being accepted until June 3. During the launch event the force highlighted the many garda roles currently on offer, from "front line policing, … [Read more...] about Candidates ‘with musical background’ urged to apply as garda recruitment drive opens
Healthcare and toiletries stolen in spate of supermarket thefts
SUPERMARKETS have been targeted in a series of thefts across Northern Ireland. Healthcare items and toiletries were taken from stores in Newry, Ballymena and Limavady over two days earlier this month “Officers received reports in relation to thefts of healthcare products and toiletries having been taken from supermarkets by two men whom in one report were described as wearing … [Read more...] about Healthcare and toiletries stolen in spate of supermarket thefts