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Appeal for information on whereabouts of 17-year-old girl missing from Co. Meath

July 28, 2024 by

GARDAÍ have appealed to the public for information on the whereabouts of a 17-year-old girl missing from Co. Meath. Alice O'Keefe has been missing from her home in Julianstown since approximately 10.30pm on Thursday, July 25. She is described as being 5' 7" in height, with a slim build, brown hair and green eyes. When last seen, Alice was wearing black trousers and a black … [Read more...] about Appeal for information on whereabouts of 17-year-old girl missing from Co. Meath

Arrest after suspected drugs, cash and imitation firearms seized in Belfast

July 28, 2024 by

A MAN has been arrested after police seized thousands of pounds worth of suspected drugs, cash and imitation firearms during a search of a property in Belfast. Other weapons and high-value luxury goods were also seized during Saturday's search at the house in the Short Strand area in the east of the city. A spokesperson for the PSNI said the operation was linked to an ongoing … [Read more...] about Arrest after suspected drugs, cash and imitation firearms seized in Belfast

Man appears in court charged with murder of young man in Tallaght

July 28, 2024 by

A MAN has appeared in court charged with murder following an incident in Tallaght on Friday. Patrick Murphy, 36, of Drumcairn Parade in Tallaght appeared before the Criminal Courts of Justice on Saturday charged with murdering 20-year-old Jordan Ronan. Mr Murphy did not speak during the hearing and has been remanded into custody to appear before Cloverhill District Court on … [Read more...] about Man appears in court charged with murder of young man in Tallaght

Boy, 14, dies following collision in Co. Kilkenny involving car and e-scooter

July 28, 2024 by

A TEENAGER has died following a collision involving an e-scooter and a car in Co. Kilkenny. The incident occurred at around 6.30pm on Saturday on Tullaroan Road at Bonnettstown. A 14-year-old boy, who had been travelling on the e-scooter, was taken to St Luke's Hospital in Kilkenny where he sadly passed away. The local coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination is … [Read more...] about Boy, 14, dies following collision in Co. Kilkenny involving car and e-scooter

Irish wax museum to replace ‘hideous’ Sinéad O’Connor figure after backlash

July 28, 2024 by

An IRISH museum has withdrawn a wax figure of Sinéad O'Connor after just one day following a backlash from fans. The National Wax Museum Plus in Dublin unveiled the new attraction on Thursday, describing it as a 'stunning figure'. However, just 24 hours later, it withdrew the exhibit, acknowledging that the figure 'did not meet our high standards'. Among those critical of the … [Read more...] about Irish wax museum to replace ‘hideous’ Sinéad O’Connor figure after backlash

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