HUNDREDS of young people from countries across Europe will be in Dublin this month for a conference tackling the issues facing their generation. Ireland is hosting the EU Youth Conference from September 27 to 30 as part of its Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Organised by the Department of Education and Youth, in partnership with the National Youth Council of … [Read more...] about Hundreds of young people from across Europe to arrive in Dublin for youth forum
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Teenage girl hospitalised after being hit with rock
POLICE have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a teenage girl was hit with a rock in Co. Antrim. The incident happened at around 9.10pm on September 22 in the Prince Andrew Way area of Carrickfergus, the PSNI has confirmed in a statement. “It was reported the girl, aged 14-years-old, had been struck on the head with a rock resulting in serious head injuries which … [Read more...] about Teenage girl hospitalised after being hit with rock
Date confirmed when minimum age for e-scooter users rises to 18
NEW regulations requiring electric scooter riders to be at least 18 years of age will come into next month. Currently people aged 16 or over are permitted to ride e-scooters in Ireland. This will change on October 2, when the minimum age rises to 18, Ireland’s Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has confirmed. “Increasing the minimum age for e-scooter use to 18 is a … [Read more...] about Date confirmed when minimum age for e-scooter users rises to 18
Farmers urged to be vigilant over bluetongue disease
FARMERS across Northern Ireland have been urged to ‘remain vigilant’ for bluetongue among livestock following a recent rise in cases. DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has issued a statement this week following a “significant rise” in cases of the diseae in Britain and the confirmation of a number of recent cases in the Republic of Ireland. “Since the beginning of the current … [Read more...] about Farmers urged to be vigilant over bluetongue disease
Man arrested in Liverpool in connection with Belfast murder
A MAN has been arrested in Liverpool in connection with an investigation into a murder in Belfast. Robert Lawlor was shot dead outside his house in Etna Drive, north Belfast on April 4, 2020. This week Merseyside Police officers arrested a man, aged in his 40s, in Liverpool. He has since been brought to Northern Ireland for questioning. “A man, aged in his 40’s was arrested in … [Read more...] about Man arrested in Liverpool in connection with Belfast murder