GARDAÍ have appealed for information about the whereabouts of a woman missing from Dublin. Nuala Molloy, 70, has been missing from the Cabinteely area, Dublin 18, since Tuesday. "Gardaí and Nuala's family are concerned for her welfare," read a garda statement. Ms Molloy is described as being approximately 5' 5" in height, of medium build, with grey hair and blue eyes. Ms Molloy … [Read more...] about Concern grows for Dublin woman, 70, missing since Tuesday
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Dublin-NYC Portal project paused following inappropriate behaviour
THE NEW Portal project connection Dublin and New York City via a 24/7 livestream has been temporarily halted following reports of inappropriate behaviour. The artwork, which went live on Wednesday, May 8, was turned off on Monday following several incidents, including flashing and the sharing of sensitive images. According to a Twitter post from the Portals team on Wednesday … [Read more...] about Dublin-NYC Portal project paused following inappropriate behaviour
Attempted murder investigation after man tries to set two people on fire in Do. Down
POLICE have launched an attempted murder investigation after a man entered a house in Co. Down and attempted to set two occupants on fire. One of the victims was also stabbed in the face during the incident, which occurred in Downpatrick during the early hours of Wednesday. Investigators are now appealing for information and witnesses following the shocking attack. Petrol … [Read more...] about Attempted murder investigation after man tries to set two people on fire in Do. Down
Man who injured two people after driving car at them is jailed for eight years
A MAN who seriously injured two people by driving a car at them following an altercation in North Belfast has been jailed for eight years. Joshua Dowd, 31, pleaded guilty in November 2023 to grievous bodily harm with intent, attempted grievous bodily harm with intent and criminal damage. At Laganside Crown Court today, he was handed an eight-year prison sentence for the … [Read more...] about Man who injured two people after driving car at them is jailed for eight years
Government approves plans to increase smoking age to 21 in Ireland
THE Irish government has approved plans to raise the legal age for purchasing cigarettes to 21. Ireland’s Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and Minister for Public Health, Colm Burke today confirmed that the Cabinet has “approved a proposal for legislation that will increase the age of sale of tobacco to 21”. If the legislation is passed it will make Ireland the first … [Read more...] about Government approves plans to increase smoking age to 21 in Ireland