OUTGOING Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is in Brussels today for a two-day meeting of the European Council. It will be the last such meeting he will attend as Taoiseach after he announced yesterday his intention to resign from the position and as leader of the Fine Gael party for “personal and political” reasons. Today he will focus on updating his colleagues in Brussels on his recent … [Read more...] about Leo Varadkar attends final European Council meeting as Taosieach
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Arrest after drugs worth €3.2m found in car travelling on Dublin motorway
A MAN has been arrested after drugs worth €3.2m were found in a car in Dublin. Gardaí stopped and searched a vehicle which was travelling on the M50 motorway near Blanchardstown at about 5pm yesterday afternoon (March 20). During their search they uncovered 163kilograms of suspecrted cannabis, which has a street value of €3.2million. Gardaí seized 162kg of suspected herbal … [Read more...] about Arrest after drugs worth €3.2m found in car travelling on Dublin motorway
Actor Emmet Bergin, star of hit Irish drama series Glenroe, passes away
ACTOR Emmet Bergin, best known for playing Dick Moran in Irish drama series Glenroe, has passed away. Bergin's daughter confirmed the news in a statement to RTÉ, saying he had died unexpectedly at home on Friday following a recent short stay in hospital. Bergin, the son of trade union official and Labour Party senator Patrick Bergin, starred in Glenroe throughout the hit RTÉ … [Read more...] about Actor Emmet Bergin, star of hit Irish drama series Glenroe, passes away
Murder investigation launched after man dies days after Co. Cork assault
A MURDER investigation is underway after a man died days after being assaulted in Co. Cork. Ian Baitson, 33, is believed to have been attacked with a sword during the incident in Cobh on Friday, March 15. He was taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead on Tuesday. A post-mortem was carried out today and while the results have not been released for … [Read more...] about Murder investigation launched after man dies days after Co. Cork assault
Woman from Co. Armagh jailed after conning employers out of more than £200,000
A WOMAN from Co. Armagh has been jailed after she conned two employers out of more than £200,000. At Craigavon Crown Court on Wednesday, 45-year-old Lisa McGuckin was sentenced to a total of 23 months, half of which is to be served on licence. "The victims in these crimes were a local business and a local charity in the Portadown area," said Detective Inspector Foley of the … [Read more...] about Woman from Co. Armagh jailed after conning employers out of more than £200,000