TRIBUTES have been paid to a young man who was killed in a collision in Sligo over the weekend. James McNeive, of Knock in Co. Mayo, died on Sunday, August 4 when the van he was driving was involved in a collision with a lorry shortly after 6am on the N15 at Urlar, Drumcliffe. The 28-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, while the lorry driver was taken to Sligo University … [Read more...] about Tributes paid to young man killed in Sligo collision
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Rioters stamp on man’s head in hate attack during second night of violence in Belfast
A MAN has been left in a serious condition in hospital after rioters stamped on his head in a hate attack during a second night of violence and disorder in Belfast. There was carnage in the city following an anti-immigration protest and counter-protest which took place in the Ormeau Avenue area at around 5pm yesterday afternoon. It was the second night of violence to blight the … [Read more...] about Rioters stamp on man’s head in hate attack during second night of violence in Belfast
Four eagle chicks released into wild under scheme to bring extinct species back to Ireland
FOUR white-tailed eagle chicks have been released into the wild in Ireland as part of a project to reintroduce the once extinct species back to the island. Tánaiste Michéal Martin and Ireland’s Nature Minister Malcolm Noonan were in attendance today when the chicks were released at Killarney National Park, where a long-term reintroduction programme is underway. Some 27 … [Read more...] about Four eagle chicks released into wild under scheme to bring extinct species back to Ireland
Funeral confirmed for mother-of-two killed in Cork attack
FUNERAL details have been confirmed for a mother-of-two who was found fatally injured in a burning building in Cork over the weekend. Daena Walsh was found seriously injured at her home in Midleton at around 4.15pm on August 2. The 27-year-old, a mother of two young boys, was found with stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Daena Walsh was found dead at her home in … [Read more...] about Funeral confirmed for mother-of-two killed in Cork attack
Wiffen ‘happy but disappointed at the same time’ with bronze medal
Ireland's Daniel Wiffen has expressed mixed emotions after winning another Olympic medal. While he's happy with his achievement, he is also disappointed that it wasn’t another gold. Wiffen won gold for Ireland in the 800m freestyle swimming final on Tuesday, raising expectations that he would make it two golds in a row. However, that wasn't the case on Sunday. American swimmer … [Read more...] about Wiffen ‘happy but disappointed at the same time’ with bronze medal