TWO people are in a critical condition in hospital following separate collisions in Northern Ireland. An 18-year-old male was taken to hospital following a collision in Co. Fermanagh on Friday evening, while a 20-year-old woman was injured in the early hours of Saturday in Co. Derry. In the first incident, a silver Peugeot 207 Sport HDI was involved in a collision with a blue … [Read more...] about Two people in critical condition following separate collisions in Fermanagh and Derry
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French Town Honors Nun from Cork
IA Newsletter, June 8, 2024
Heroic Cork nun who saved hundreds of lives in two world wars honoured by Béthune, France A French town has honoured an Irish nun who “fought in the shadows” to save hundreds of lives during two world wars. The authorities in Béthune in northern France unveiled a lectern and photograph in a quiet corner of the city’s northern cemetery to recognise Cork-born Sr Marie … [Read more...] about French Town Honors Nun from Cork
‘If you want change, vote for it’ says Labour’s Co. Mayo-raised general election candidate Claire Tighe
LABOUR candidate Claire Tighe has launched her general election campaign in Surrey. The London-Irish woman, who was born in Ealing and raised in her parents’ home county of Mayo, has been selected as the party’s candidate for the county’s Spelthorne constituency. A Labour councillor for North Hanwell ward in Ealing since 2021, Ms Tighe is hoping to turn the traditionally … [Read more...] about ‘If you want change, vote for it’ says Labour’s Co. Mayo-raised general election candidate Claire Tighe
Investigation launched after sudden deaths of two young people on same street within days of each other
POLICE are investigating after two young people died suddenly on the same street in Newry within days of each other. A man and woman, who were both aged in their 20s, both died in the Sandys Street area of the city, the PSNI has confirmed. Police received a report of the man’s death on Sunday evening, June 2 whilst the second report of the woman’s death was received last night … [Read more...] about Investigation launched after sudden deaths of two young people on same street within days of each other
Increased fines for airlines carrying passengers without correct documentation into Ireland
AIRLINES carrying passengers into Ireland without the correct documentation will face harsher fines under proposed new legislation. Carriers found to have transported individuals with incorrect - or without any - identity documentation could face a €5k fine under the proposals, which is an increase on the current €3k fine issued in such situations. The new measures have been … [Read more...] about Increased fines for airlines carrying passengers without correct documentation into Ireland

