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
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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
President Higgins calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza in St Patrick’s Day message
PRESIDENT OF IRELAND Michael D. Higgins has used his St Patrick’s Day message to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Mr Higgins also called for the release of all hostages in the region as he said Irish people can be proud of the country’s humanitarian response to the conflict. Meanwhile, the president also praised the contribution of immigrants to Ireland as he reminded … [Read more...] about President Higgins calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza in St Patrick’s Day message
Two police officers require hospital treatment after patrol vehicle rammed in Co. Armagh
Two police officers have escaped serious injury after their patrol vehicle was rammed in Co. Armagh. The incident occurred in the Chapel View area of Crossmaglen at around 3.15pm on Friday. The PSNI are now liaising with gardaí in their efforts to track down two men who were in the black BMW X5. "The vehicle was observed in a nearby carpark and as officers approached the car, … [Read more...] about Two police officers require hospital treatment after patrol vehicle rammed in Co. Armagh
The Irish Post’s St Patrick’s Birmingham Breakfast
Our photographer CHRIS EGAN was at The Irish Post’s Birmingham Breakfast in the magnificent surroundings of the Council House in Birmingham’s city centre to get a flavour of the event — the music, the craic, the culture, and of course the odd pint of Guinness Lady Mayoress Mrs Vidya Wati, Lord Mayor of Birmingham Cllr Chaman Lal, Irish Post owner Elgin Loane, Ambassador Martin … [Read more...] about The Irish Post’s St Patrick’s Birmingham Breakfast