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A CYCLIST who was killed in a collision with a car in Kildare will be laid to rest tomorrow. Gar Fennelly, of Bennekerry in Co. Carlow, died when the bicycle he was riding collided with a car at Knocknagee at around 11.20am on Easter Sunday (March 31). Mr Fennelly, who was aged in his 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was removed to Naas General Hospital. There … [Read more...] about Tributes to cyclist killed in collision with car as funeral set to take place

IRELAND’S Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney has announced he will step down from the cabinet in order to make way for ‘new talent’ under new party leader Simon Harris. The Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central has been in the cabinet since 2011, holding a range of positions which include the Tánaiste role from 2017 to 2020. This morning the politician confirmed that he would be … [Read more...] about Ireland’s Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney confirms he will step down from cabinet

A NEW advert released by the Alzheimer’s Society has caused concerns within an organisation supporting Irish people living with dementia in Britain. Released last week, the charity’s latest advertising campaign centres on their video The Long Goodbye. It features a man giving a eulogy at the funeral of his mother, who has died following a lengthy battle with dementia. During … [Read more...] about ‘Dementia’s not a death sentence’: Irish charity raises concerns over ‘frightening’ Alzheimer’s Society advert

THE Irish woman who was crowned Gladiators champion after a hard-fought grand finale has opened up about her experience on the show. Dubliner Marie-Louise Nicholson made her way through weeks of gruelling challenges in the BBC series, which launched in January. The 28-year-old personal trainer made it to the grand finale on Saturday, March 30 where she faced 23-year-old … [Read more...] about ‘My Gladiator name would be Shamrock’: Irish champion Marie-Louise opens up after winning series

POLICE in Northern Ireland are appealing for witnesses after an armed man robbed a shop in east Belfast this morning. The man entered the shop in Orangefield Lane at around 7am today, armed with a gun, and demanded cash from staff. He fled the shop on foot, with cash, cigarettes and vapes. Described as being 6ft tall, he is though to be between 25 and 30 years of age. “Police … [Read more...] about ‘Frightening ordeal’: Gunman flees shop with cash, cigarettes and vapes in morning robbery