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A MAN who was arrested as part of an investigation into false social media reports has been released without charge. The man, aged in his 40s, had been arrested at a residence in Co. Wicklow on Tuesday over a false online allegation that a bus passenger had behaved inappropriately towards a child. A search of the same property saw mobile phones and electronic devices … [Read more...] about Man arrested in Co. Wicklow over investigation into false social media reports is released without charge

A MURDER investigation has been launched following the death of a young girl in Co. Tyrone. Tavia Michella Ximenes Da Costa, who was just 23 months old, died suddenly in Dungannon at the weekend. Police investigating the toddler's death have now arrested two women, aged 21 and 24, and a 29-year-old man on suspicion of murder. Meanwhile, Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew has offered … [Read more...] about Murder investigation launched following death of toddler in Co. Tyrone

GARDAÍ have launched a murder investigation in relation to an eight-year-old boy who went missing more than six weeks ago. Kyran Durnin and his mother Dayla, 24, had been reported missing from their home in Drogheda, Co. Louth since Friday, August 30. However, investigators have today stood down their appeal for information on Ms Durnin's whereabouts while renewing their … [Read more...] about Gardaí launch murder investigation over missing eight-year-old boy

A NEW nature reserve will be created in Ireland under plans announced by Nature Minister Malcolm Noonan. The Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform confirmed this week his intention to purchase just under 165 acres of land in Kilkenny and designate it as the new Gale’s Hill Nature Reserve. “Under this Government, we have transformed the National Parks and … [Read more...] about Irish Government confirms plans to purchase land for new nature reserve

A NEWLY formed Irish dancing academy has gone from strength to strength within just six months of opening. The Gibbons Academy of Irish Dance is based in Leeds, where it launched in March 2024. Founded by Katie Gibbons Rokka, who returned home to Leeds after seven years spent teaching in Manchester,  the school has proven a popular choice among its local community. Dancers … [Read more...] about New Irish dancing academy goes from strength to strength