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GARDAÍ have appealed for information after a man died in a two-vehicle collision in Co. Roscommon. The incident occurred on the R280 at Arigna on Tuesday, September 3 at around 8.20pm. The male driver of one of the vehicles, who was aged in his 20s, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. A woman in her 50s and a boy were brought to Sligo University Hospital to be treated … [Read more...] about Appeal after man dies in collision in Co. Roscommon

KINGSPAN, the Co. Cavan-based insulation company, has been criticised in a report into the 2017 Grenfell disaster that claimed 72 lives. The firm's K15 product was not responsible for the fire and only a small amount was used in the building's construction, which Kingspan was not aware of until after the disaster. Extenral cladding, which was not manufactured by Kingspan, was … [Read more...] about Irish-based firm Kingspan criticised in Grenfell report over development and marketing practices

OASIS have announced two additional shows for next year's reunion tour following what the band called the 'phenomenal demand' for tickets. Fans were left disappointed and frustrated after tickets went on sale on Saturday, with many met with long queues before facing increased prices due to so-called dynamic pricing. Meanwhile, the band have said they were not aware the practice … [Read more...] about Oasis announce two additional shows following ‘phenomenal demand’ for tickets

A TOTAL of 45 arrests have been made relating to the disorder and violence which broke out in Northern Ireland in the past month. Of the 45 arrests made, 35 people have been charged, including an 11-year-old boy, for offences linked to the violence which erupted in Belfast in early August in response to the stabbing of three young girls in Southport, England. Providing an … [Read more...] about 45 arrests made and £3.5m spent on PSNI investigation into race hate violence and disorder

THE mandatory retirement age of serving garda officers has been increased from 60 to 62 years. Taking effect today, the new regulations come under Ireland’s Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation Act 2024. They also apply to members of the defence forces, firefighters and prison officers, for whom the changes took effect last month. Speaking as the legislation came … [Read more...] about Garda mandatory retirement age increased to 62