TRIBUTES have been paid after a Roscommon woman who was reported missing over the weekend was found dead. Gardaí issued a missing persons alert on Friday, March 22 after Niamh Hand went missing from her home in Roosky. The 41-year-old’s body was found the following day (March 23), with Gardaí confirming their search had been stood down. In a statement Ms Hand’s family said she … [Read more...] about Tributes paid following death of volunteer who did ‘so much for people in need’
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‘The honour of my life’: Taoiseach-in-waiting Simon Harris thanks party for their trust
INCOMING Taoiseach Simon Harris has thanked his party peers for their "trust" after he was confirmed as the new leader of Fine Gael. The Wicklow native is set to replace Leo Varadkar, who announced his resignation from the role of Taoiseach and party leader last week. Mr Harris will take up the Taoiseach role in April, which will see him become the youngest person ever to lead … [Read more...] about ‘The honour of my life’: Taoiseach-in-waiting Simon Harris thanks party for their trust
High-value car found stripped bare after ‘well-planned theft’
POLICE are investigating after a car stolen in Northern Ireland was found abandoned in the Republic after being stripped bare for parts. The Audi Q7 was stolen from a home in Strabane, Co. Tyrone and later found 18 miles away on a remote road in Donegal stripped of parts. “Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a vehicle was stolen in Strabane and driven over … [Read more...] about High-value car found stripped bare after ‘well-planned theft’
Irish woman seriously injured when car collided with wall and entered water dies in hospital
A WOMAN who was seriously hurt when the car she was travelling in collided with a wall and entered nearby water has died in hospital from her injuries. Aged in her 30s, the woman was the front seat passenger in the car which was involved in the single vehicle collision on the morning of March 15. Shortly before 7am, the car collided with a wall and entered the water in the … [Read more...] about Irish woman seriously injured when car collided with wall and entered water dies in hospital
Pay rise for PSNI officers approved by Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister Naomi Long
JUSTICE Minister Naomi Long has approved a seven per cent pay rise for PSNI officers. Announcing the increase, the Minister said it was “in recognition of the vital work that they do”. “Police Officers play a crucial role in our society in upholding justice and safeguarding our communities and for that I thank them,” Ms Long said this week. “The financial challenges faced by … [Read more...] about Pay rise for PSNI officers approved by Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister Naomi Long