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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

GARDAÍ are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a woman from Co. Louth and her young son, who have not been seen for a week. Dayla Durnin, 24, and her eight-year-old son Kyran Durnin are reported missing from their home in Drogheda since Friday, August 30. Dayla and Kyran were last seen on Wednesday, August 28, at approximately 11pm. Dayla is described as being 5' 5" … [Read more...] about Appeal for information on mother and young son missing from Co. Louth

POLICE have named the woman who died in a collision in Co. Antrim on Tuesday as 44-year-old Eileen Thornton. Ms Thornton, who was from the Broughshane area, died in hospital following the incident in Ballymena yesterday evening. "We received a report shortly after 8pm of a single-vehicle collision on the Cushendall Road," said Inspector Cherith Adair from the PSNI. "Officers … [Read more...] about Woman who died in Co. Antrim collision is named

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