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DUBLIN'S tram system faced disruption on Saturday evening after a vehicle was driven on to the tracks. The Luas Red Line suffered significant delays following the incident, which occurred near the Blackhorse stop shortly after 7pm last night. Services later returned to normal after a crane was used to lift the vehicle from the tracks. "A reckless motorist has embedded their car … [Read more...] about Luas services disrupted after vehicle driven on to tracks

LEGENDARY GAA commentator Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh was described as the 'grandfather' to the nation as he was laid to rest in his native Co. Kerry on Saturday. Ó Muircheartaigh's coffin was draped in a Kerry flag as it was carried into St Mary's Church in Dingle. While those gathered heard of Ó Muircheartaigh's love for the county, Fr Michael Moynihan explained how the … [Read more...] about Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh hailed as ‘grandfather’ to the nation as he is laid to rest

A MAN who was found in possession of a British Army member's vehicle registration has been handed a 30-month sentence. Gabriel Meehan, 45, pleaded guilty to terrorism-related offences in connection with an attack at Enniskillen Police Station in 2021, which was claimed by the Continuity IRA. He was also sentenced over a number of security alerts between March 13-19, 2021, and … [Read more...] about Man jailed after pleading guilty to terrorism-related offences

A CHARITY in London which provides services for the Irish community across the city is raffling a once in a lifetime prize in its latest fundraising drive. The London Irish Centre (LIC) in Camden is offering the chance for one lucky person – and their friend – to meet global superstar Ed Sheeran on his world tour. Sheeran, whose own family roots lie in Belfast and Wexford, is a … [Read more...] about Ed Sheeran will fly two fans to his Cyprus gig from anywhere in the world to support London Irish charity

A TEENAGER has died from injuries sustained when a bus and an e-scooter collided in Co. Waterford. The incident happened at around 1.10am this morning on the R680 Cork Road. The 15-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, while a second boy, who was also travelling on the e-scooter, was seriously injured. He has been taken to Waterford University Hospital with serious … [Read more...] about Teen killed in collision between bus and e-scooter on Irish road