NEARLY 200 people were arrested for driving under the influence of drink or drugs across the bank holiday weekend according to gardaí. An extensive Garda Roads Policing Operation was in place between 7am on Thursday, May 2 to 7am on Tuesday, May 7, during which one fatal collision occurred and nine “serious injury collisions” left ten people with serious and life-threatening … [Read more...] about Nearly 200 arrests for driving under influence as road fatalities hits 71 this year in Ireland
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Lorry drivers arrested in England over huge drug seizures worth around £2m
TWO lorry drivers have been charged with drugs offences after 104kg of cannabis was seized in two separate seizures in England. The discoveries were made as part of a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation into a suspected crime network based in Northern Ireland. Kirk Hackett, 30, from Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, was arrested after his lorry was stopped on the A1 near Doncaster … [Read more...] about Lorry drivers arrested in England over huge drug seizures worth around £2m
Hi-tech sculpture The Portal connects Dublin and New York by visual livestream
TWO new hi-tech sculptures have been unveiled today to connect the cities of Dublin and New York by means of a visual livestream. Dublin Portal and NYC Portal — collectively called The Portal — each features a 24/7 livestream to allow for real-time interaction between Dubliners and New Yorkers. Dublin Portal faces O'Connell Street and captures the iconic vista of both Dublin's … [Read more...] about Hi-tech sculpture The Portal connects Dublin and New York by visual livestream
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy steps down from ministerial role on medical grounds
SINN FÉIN'S Conor Murphy has stepped down from his role as Minister for the Economy on medical grounds. The MLA for Newry and Armagh has been ordered to rest as he awaits further medical tests. According to First Minister Michelle O'Neill, former Lord Mayor of Belfast Dierdre Hargey will assume the role 'on an interim basis'. Sinn Féin Vice President Ms O'Neill revealed on … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy steps down from ministerial role on medical grounds
Infant dies in road traffic incident in Co. Clare
AN INFANT boy has died following a road traffic incident in Co. Clare this afternoon. Gardaí attended the scene of the incident, which occurred at a residential area on the Quin Road in Ennis shortly before 12.30pm. "A male infant was transferred from the scene to University Hospital Limerick," read a garda statement. "He has since been pronounced deceased as a result of his … [Read more...] about Infant dies in road traffic incident in Co. Clare