MORE than 400 people took to the River Liffey in Dublin on Saturday for the 104th Liffey Swim. The annual event, organised by Leinster Open Sea (LOS), was kicked off by Dublin Lord Mayor Councillor James Geoghegan. Competitors had to complete six open sea races to qualify for the 2.2km swim, which started at the Rory O'More Bridge near the Guinness Brewery gate and finished at … [Read more...] about Hundreds take part in 104th Liffey Swim in Dublin
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Extensive damage caused to four buildings in suspected Co. Down arson attack
INVESTIGATORS are treating a fire in Co. Down, that caused damage to four buildings in a commercial yard, as an arson attack. Police were alerted to the blaze at Ballybeen Road, Moneyreagh at around 11.30pm on Friday. Nine fire appliances and 50 personnel from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service tackled the blaze throughout the night. "Officers attended and it was … [Read more...] about Extensive damage caused to four buildings in suspected Co. Down arson attack
Report says death of teenager at Limerick hospital was ‘almost certainly avoidable’
A REPORT into the death of a teenager at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) has said her passing was 'almost certainly avoidable'. Aoife Johnston, 16, waited more than 13 hours for sepsis medication, despite her parents and fellow patients expressing concern over her worsening condition. In his report, former Chief Justice Frank Clarke highlighted failures in hospital … [Read more...] about Report says death of teenager at Limerick hospital was ‘almost certainly avoidable’
Appeal for information over teen missing from Co. Waterford
GARDAÍ have appealed for information on the whereabouts of a teenager who is missing from Co. Waterford. Jake Hafford, 17, is reported missing from Waterford City since Wednesday, September 18. He is described as being approximately 5' 11" in height with a slim build, short brown hair and blue eyes. When last seen, he was wearing black pants, a grey T-shirt, grey hoodie and … [Read more...] about Appeal for information over teen missing from Co. Waterford
Arrest after pensioner dies in Co. Fermanagh hit-and-run
TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who died following a hit-and-run incident in Co. Fermanagh. Richard Maze, 70, passed away from his injuries following the incident on Boa Island Road, Belleek at around 2.55pm on Thursday. Another man, also aged 70, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Paying tribute to Mr Maze, the Priesthill Methodist Church … [Read more...] about Arrest after pensioner dies in Co. Fermanagh hit-and-run