THE GARDA OMBUDSMAN is investigating a fatal hit-and-run in Co. Louth following a referral from An Garda Síochána. The incident occurred on the Rathmullen Road, Drogheda at around 2.30am on Sunday. The pedestrian, a male aged in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene while the vehicle involved failed to remain at the location. "As part of ongoing inquiries, investigating … [Read more...] about Garda Ombudsman investigating fatal hit-and-run in Co. Louth
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President Higgins leads tributes after former Labour TD Emmet Stagg passes away
PRESIDENT OF IRELAND Michael D. Higgins has led the tributes to his fellow former Labour Party TD Emmet Stagg, who passed away on Sunday, aged 79. Mr Stagg was first elected to Dáil Éireann as TD for Kildare in 1987, representing the constituency for 10 years. During that time, he served as Minister of State at the Department of the Environment from 1993 until 1994 and as … [Read more...] about President Higgins leads tributes after former Labour TD Emmet Stagg passes away
Shamrock, Tayto and a trip to the Irish centre: MPs share their most memorable St Patrick’s Day
WHEN the House of Commons is sitting members of parliament from across Britain get busy representing their constituents. Theirs is the business of policy making, law-guiding and debating the societal rules that govern us all. They raise the issues that affect those living in their constituencies, a role some of them have held for many years. Away from their day job, however, … [Read more...] about Shamrock, Tayto and a trip to the Irish centre: MPs share their most memorable St Patrick’s Day
Man in critical condition after assault in Co. Cork
A MAN is in a critical condition in hospital following a serious assault in Co. Cork. The incident occurred on the Newtown Road in Cobh on Friday evening. According to RTÉ, the assault was carried out with a bladed weapon in a shop car park. "Gardaí attended the scene of an incident that occurred at approximately 8pm last night, Friday, March 15, 2024, on the Newtown Road in … [Read more...] about Man in critical condition after assault in Co. Cork
Pedestrian who died in collision in Co. Donegal to be laid to rest
A PEDESTRIAN who died following a collision with a lorry in Co. Donegal is to be laid to rest today. The man has been named locally as Ciarán McArt from Letterkenny. The funeral of Mr McArt, who was in his 30s, will take place this afternoon at St Eunan's Cathedral in the town. The collision occurred on the R245 at Magheranan in Letterkenny shortly before 6am on Friday. A … [Read more...] about Pedestrian who died in collision in Co. Donegal to be laid to rest