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Tributes to Kildare man killed in ‘tragic accident’

December 24, 2024 by

TRIBUTES have been paid to a father-of-one who was killed in a horror accident in Kildare. Jason Hallahan died after the car he was driving went into the Grand Canal at Grangeclare West in Kilmeague at around 8pm on December 22. Garda at the scene of the incident at Grangeclare West in Kilmeague, Co. Kildare The Prosperous native was removed from the water and treated by … [Read more...] about Tributes to Kildare man killed in ‘tragic accident’

Appeal for witnesses after pedestrian seriously injured in Dublin hit-and-run

December 24, 2024 by

GARDAÍ have appealed for witnesses to a hit-and-run in Dublin to come forward. A pedestrian, aged in his 40s, was seriously injured when he was hit by a car in Rathmines at around 8.45pm on December 22. The car involved did not remain at the scene. The collision happened on Lower Rathmines Road in Rathmines, at around 8.45pm on December 22 The man is currently in a stable … [Read more...] about Appeal for witnesses after pedestrian seriously injured in Dublin hit-and-run

Holyhead closures cause ‘heartache’ for travellers and traders at Christmas

December 24, 2024 by

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

Domestic abuse victims urged to contact Gardaí as rise in cases reported in Ireland

December 24, 2024 by

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

December 22, 2024 by

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

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