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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

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

WARNING: This story contains a graphic image below A WOMAN from Co. Tipperary has been banned from owning a dog for life after an animal in her care endured 'needless and preventable' suffering. The 46-year-old from Mullinahone, Co. Tipperary, appeared at Clonmel District Court on September 3 and pleaded guilty to four charges under the Animal Health and Welfare Act. The IPSCA … [Read more...] about Co. Tipperary woman banned from owning dogs for life following pet’s ‘needless and preventable’ suffering

A MAN from Co. Down who posted guns to himself from the United States — including an AR-15 assault rifle — has been sentenced to 10 months in prison, suspended for 12 months. William McMullan, 66, of Loughdoo Road in Newtownards, appeared before Downpatrick Crown Court on Thursday where he pleaded guilty to firearms importation offences. Following his sentencing the following … [Read more...] about Co. Down man sentenced after posting himself AR-15 assault rifle and handguns from the US

A MAN has been jailed for 14 years for the manslaughter of his vulnerable uncle earlier this year. Liam Elms, 41, was last month cleared of murder but convicted of the manslaughter of 58-year-old Paul Lavery. Police said Elms, who acted as his uncle's carer, inflicted 'appalling injuries' on Mr Lavery, who died a week after the attack. Incident The incident occurred at a … [Read more...] about Man who inflicted ‘appalling injuries’ on vulnerable uncle is jailed for 14 years for manslaughter