THE closure of Holyhead Port over Christmas has caused “heartache” for Irish people in Britain who had planned to go home for the festive period. All sailings have been cancelled at the port since December 7, after Storm Darragh caused significant damage to two of the port’s berths. The Welsh Government has since confirmed that the port, which provides the main sea route … [Read more...] about Holyhead closures cause ‘heartache’ for travellers and traders at Christmas
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Domestic abuse victims urged to contact Gardaí as rise in cases reported in Ireland
VICTIMS of domestic abuse have been urged to contact Gardaí over the Christmas period which can be a “time of fear” for many. Figures released by the Garda National Protective Services Bureau revealed more than 61,000 domestic abuse-related calls have been received by An Garda Síochána so far in 2024 – which marks a nine per cent increase over the same period in 2023. As … [Read more...] about Domestic abuse victims urged to contact Gardaí as rise in cases reported in Ireland
Pictures as lucky few experience the Winter Solstice sunrise at Newgrange
SIXTEEN lucky people from around the world were lucky enough to experience the Winter Solstice sunrise from the chamber at Newgrange near Drogheda in Co. Meath. The group were the winners of the annual lottery organised by the Office of Public Works, which saw more than 18,000 people bid to get their hand on the exclusive tickets. The lucky few were comprised of people from … [Read more...] about Pictures as lucky few experience the Winter Solstice sunrise at Newgrange
Man in his 30s dies in Co. Galway collision
A MAN in his 30s have died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Co. Galway. The incident occurred at Moorock, Ballycumber, in the early hours of Sunday morning "The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a man aged in his 30s, was fatally injured. No other injuries were reported," read a statement from gardaí. The man's body was removed from the scene to the … [Read more...] about Man in his 30s dies in Co. Galway collision
Two arrested after gardaí seize €185,000 worth of suspected ecstasy and cocaine
TWO people have been arrested after gardaí seized €185,000 worth of suspected ecstasy and cocaine in Co. Cork. The discovery was made at around 4pm on Saturday at a residence in the Douglas area. A man in his 20s and a woman in her 30s have since detained for offences contrary to Section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977. Saturday's operation was conducted as part of Operation … [Read more...] about Two arrested after gardaí seize €185,000 worth of suspected ecstasy and cocaine