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IRISH author Marian Keyes is “beside herself” with excitement after the BBC acquired the rights to a television drama series based on her books. Newly commissioned The Walsh Sisters will be based on popular novels by the Limerick-born and Cork-raised writer. The series revolves around the chaotic, dysfunctional but loveable Walsh family, which includes five sisters, a devout … [Read more...] about Marian Keyes ‘beside herself’ with excitement as popular novels adapted for TV drama

DUBLINERS were given an extra dose of Christmas cheer when an NYPD car drove through the streets blaring a classic festive tune. The car, which made its way through the city yesterday, was playing the song Galway Bay in honour of the Christmas hit Fairytale of New York. Surprised onlookers spotted it passing by a range of Dublin landmarks, including The CHQ Building, Dublin … [Read more...] about NYPD patrol car spreads festive cheer in the streets of Dublin

POLICE have seized drugs with an estimated street value of around £200,000 after uncovering a cannabis factory in Co. Tyrone. A man was also arrested by detectives from the PSNI's Organised Crime Branch following the discovery of the 'sophisticated' set-up in Ballygawley on Tuesday. Detective Sergeant Monaghan from the PSNI said officers encountered the significant haul after … [Read more...] about Drugs seized after ‘sophisticated’ cannabis factory uncovered in Co. Tyrone

GARDAÍ are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a young woman who has been missing from Co. Wicklow for a week. Abbie Glynn, 18, is reported missing from Bray since Wednesday, November 27. She is described as being approximately 6' 1" in height with a slim build, black hair and brown eyes. She has tattoos on both hands. When last seen, Ms Glynn was … [Read more...] about Gardaí appeal for help in finding young woman from Co. Wicklow

GARDAÍ investigating the disappearance and murder of Josephine 'Jo Jo' Dullard 29 years ago have completed a search of open ground in Co. Wicklow. Miss Dullard, then aged 21, went missing after hitch-hiking home to Co. Kilkenny from Dublin on the night of November 9, 1995. Her last known location was in Moone, Co. Kildare, from where she called a friend, telling her that a car … [Read more...] about Gardaí investigating murder of Jo Jo Dullard complete Co. Wicklow search