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A MAN has been charged as part of an investigation into large-scale cross-border drug importation. Detectives from the PSNI's Organised Crime Branch charged the man to court on Saturday in relation to a number of drugs offences. The 43-year-old was charged with offences including concealing criminal property and being concerned in the supply of Class A, Class B and Class C … [Read more...] about Man charged as part of investigation into large-scale cross-border drug importation

RESTRICTIONS have been placed on visiting in hospitals across Ireland due to a rapid increase in flu cases reported across the country. “The number of people in hospital with flu has been increasing rapidly,” the Health Service Executive confirmed this week, with the latest available figures showing 1,017 cases recorded on December 31, compared to 984 on December 30, 869 on … [Read more...] about Restrictions on hospital visits as rapid increase in flu cases reported in Ireland

TEMPERATURES will plummet across Ireland from tonight as an Arctic air mass is set to bring significant snow as well as severe frost and ice to the nation. In a forecast issued today, Met Éireann warned of the possibility of significant snowfall over the weekend followed by the arrival of “an arctic air mass” which “will bring bitterly cold conditions next week”. Met Éireann … [Read more...] about Ireland faces ‘treacherous’ conditions as Arctic air mass brings severe snow, frost and ice

GARDAÍ have issued an urgent missing person appeal for a teenager who was last seen on Monday. James Kerrigan is reported missing from his home in Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan, since December 30. Missing Cavan teenager James Kerrigan The 16-year-old was last seen in Ashbourne, Co. Meath, at approximately 3pm on that day. He is described as being 5 foot 2 inches in height, with a … [Read more...] about Urgent missing person appeal for teen last seen three days ago

GARDAÍ have called off a search for a man missing from his home in Cavan after a body was found. Brendan Gilsenan was reported missing from his home in Tullyco on Monday, December 30. The 51-year-old ‘s body was found after the force issued their missing person’s alert. Brendan Gilsenan (Pic: Gilsenan family) “No further media action is required and no further information is … [Read more...] about Search for missing Cavan man called off after body found