A MAN has died following a collision with a car on a road in Co. Mayo this week. The incident happened at around 11pm on October 1 on the N60 at Carrowntober Oughter, Manulla, near Balla. The pedestrian, aged in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Gardaí have appealed for any witnesses to come forward. They are also seeking any road users with camera footage - including … [Read more...] about Pedestrian dies following collision on Irish road
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Stormont to take over running costs of City of Derry Airport
THE Northern Ireland Executive will take over the costs of running City of Derry Airport, the economy minister has said. Updating MLAs on a "new approach to economic development" during a meeting of the Northern Ireland Assembly earlier this week, Conor Murphy said his department is "in the process of taking responsibility" for the funding provided to the airport by Derry City … [Read more...] about Stormont to take over running costs of City of Derry Airport
Rachel Tucker will join cast of Hadestown in West End
STAGE star Rachel Tucker will join the cast of Hadestown in the West End this month. The Belfast-born singer and actor, who shot to fame as Elphaba in Wicked in 2010, will take the role of Persephone in the musical, which tells a version of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Rachel Tucker joins the cast this month “Hadestown takes you on an unforgettable journey to … [Read more...] about Rachel Tucker will join cast of Hadestown in West End
Man jailed after attempting to smuggle more than half-a-million pounds’ worth of cannabis into Northern Ireland
A MAN has who attempted to smuggle more than half-a-million pounds' worth of cannabis into Northern Ireland from Holland has been jailed. Sergei Bacaianov initially denied any knowledge of the drugs, which had been hidden in a trailer containing fresh chicken. However, he later pleaded guilty to drugs importation, with the £620,000 worth of cannabis believed to be destined for … [Read more...] about Man jailed after attempting to smuggle more than half-a-million pounds’ worth of cannabis into Northern Ireland
Man dies following multi-vehicle collision in Co. Antrim
A MAN has died following a multi-vehicle collision in Co. Antrim. The incident occurred on the Crankill Road in Ballymena on Tuesday night. Responding to the incident, Sinn Féin's Phillip McGuigan said: "It is tragic to hear that a man has lost his life on a dual carriageway outside Ballymena last night. "My heartfelt sympathies go out to this man's family as they come to terms … [Read more...] about Man dies following multi-vehicle collision in Co. Antrim