THE Irish Government has earmarked funding of €800k to support GAA clubs to operate through the Irish language. Minister of State for Sport, Thomas Byrne confirmed the grant allocation today, which will allow two clubs based outside the Gaeltacht to continue their efforts to promote the Irish language. Issued to the Glór na nGael scheme, the money will be split between the … [Read more...] about Funding of €800k will help GAA clubs promote use of Irish language
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Sawn-off shotgun and ammunition found in abandoned vehicle
A SAWN-OFF shotgun and ammunition were found in an abandoned vehicle when police raided a property in Dublin. Gardaí conducted a search operation under warrant at a property on the Moyne Road yesterday afternoon (September 25) as part of their ongoing investigations into recent criminal activity in the Baldoyle area. The shotgun and ammunition found in Dublin (Pic: Garda Press … [Read more...] about Sawn-off shotgun and ammunition found in abandoned vehicle
Teenager arrested after man stabbed at Dublin industrial estate
A TEENAGER has been arrested after a man was left seriously injured after being stabbed at a Dublin industrial estate. The incident happened at an industrial estate in Dublin's Ballymount Gardaí in Crumlin made the arrest following the incident in Ballymount, Dublin 12 last night (September 25). Officers were called at around 9pm to reports of an altercation between two men at … [Read more...] about Teenager arrested after man stabbed at Dublin industrial estate
Cyclist dies in hospital after serious collision on Irish road
A CYCLIST who was involved in a collision in Co. Monaghan has died in hospital. The man, aged in his 30s, was seriously injured in the incident which happened at Gort an Teannal in Knockatallon in the early hours of Saturday, September 21. He was taken to Enniskillen Hospital for treatment, where he died from his injuries on September 24, Gardaí confirmed in a statement made … [Read more...] about Cyclist dies in hospital after serious collision on Irish road
Concerns grow for ‘high-risk’ Irish man now missing for five months
POLICE haven issued a renewed appeal for information on the whereabouts of a man who has been missing for more than five months. Jason Hughes was last seen on Friday, April 26. The 27-year-old, who is deemed a “high-risk missing person”, could be anywhere in Northern Ireland, the PSNI confirmed today, although he has links to the Belfast and Craigavon areas. Jason Hughes was … [Read more...] about Concerns grow for ‘high-risk’ Irish man now missing for five months