A NEW law now in effect in Ireland introduces an on-the-spot €2k fine for anyone caught selling vapes or nicotine products at children’s events. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly signed the legislation into law this week, with the fine now applicable for the offence of selling tobacco products or nicotine inhaling products at events aimed at children. In March this year, … [Read more...] about New on-the-spot €2k fine for those who sell vapes at children’s events
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Family pays tribute following death of Carey Group co-founder John Carey
JOHN CAREY, one of the three founders of the Carey Group construction firm, has died. In a statement, the Carey family confirmed “with great sadness” that he passed away on Sunday, September 22. “John was a dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many,” they said in an emotional tribute to the long-standing businessman who hailed from Co. … [Read more...] about Family pays tribute following death of Carey Group co-founder John Carey
Dangerous ‘predator’ jailed for arranging to rape a child
A MAN described as a ‘dangerous predator’ by police has been jailed after being caught trying to arrange to meet and rape a child. Sean Wallace, of Woodside Road, Haringey, was jailed for 14 years and six months for arranging the rape of a child under 13 and distributing an indecent image of a child, following a hearing at Wood Green Crown Court. The 43-year-old was caught … [Read more...] about Dangerous ‘predator’ jailed for arranging to rape a child
Driver who fled scene of collision and sped through police checkpoint caught hiding in bush
A MAN has been arrested after fleeing the scene of a collision in Co. Down PSNI officers were called when a beige Audi A4 crashed on the Quoile Bridge in Downpatrick at around 10.15pm on September 22. The driver left the scene but a short time later was seen speeding through a police checkpoint on the Killyleagh Road. Police officers who followed the Audi came across the car on … [Read more...] about Driver who fled scene of collision and sped through police checkpoint caught hiding in bush
Body of Irish man killed 40 years ago will be exhumed by gardai
THE body of an Irish man who was killed 40 years ago in Co. Clare is due to be exhumed today. Patrick Nugent died in unexplained circumstances at Bunratty Folk Park in 1984. Patrick Nugent died in unexplained circumstances in 1984 His remains will be exhumed this morning, at the family grave in Co Clare, as part of a renewed garda investigation into his death. Mr Nugent, 23, … [Read more...] about Body of Irish man killed 40 years ago will be exhumed by gardai