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DANIEL MULHALL former Irish Ambassador who served in Washington DC from 2017-2022, and in London from 2013-2017 gives the current state of play in the race to the White House A MARATHON and a sprint both involve running, but they require very different qualities. The campaign for the US Presidency is the ultimate political marathon. When I was Ambassador in Washington, I … [Read more...] about The US Presidential race — when a marathon turns into a sprint

A MOTORCYCLIST who died after being involved in a collision in Co. Antrim has been named. Andrew Agnew died in hospital shortly after the incident which happened in Dunloy at around 8.20pm last night (August 26). The 53-year-old was driving a Triumph motorcycle which collided with a grey Volkswagen Polo at the junction of Frosses Road and Station Road. Andrew Agnew died … [Read more...] about Police name motorcyclist who died following collision in County Antrim

GARDAÍ have issued a public warning over ‘fake news’ being spread via social media claiming an attempted child abduction took place in Dublin over the weekend. The “disinformation”, which the police force has confirmed is entirely “unsubstantiated”, went viral on social media platforms and caused unrest in the Irish capital on Sunday evening, August 25. Gardaí are investigating … [Read more...] about Gardaí warn public over ‘fake news’ about attempted child abduction in Dublin

A NEW law has come into effect which makes it a crime to abduct pet cats and dogs in Northern Ireland. The Pet Abduction Act 2024 carries prison sentences and fines for those convicted of stealing pets from their owners. Applicable in Northern Ireland and England, the legislation came into effect on August 24. “I appreciate how important dogs and cats are to their owners in … [Read more...] about New legislation makes it a crime to steal pet cats and dogs in Northern Ireland

GARDAÍ have appealed for witnesses after a woman was left in a serious condition following a collision in Co. Donegal. Two vehicles were involved in the collision on the N56 in Inver, which occurred at around 9am on Sunday, August 25. Following the incident a woman, aged in her 80s, was taken to Sligo University Hospital for treatment of her injuries which Gardaí have confirmed … [Read more...] about Witness appeal after pensioner left in serious condition following collision on Irish road