THE TAOISEACH has said Ireland's commitment to the US is 'steadfast', adding that the country's relationship with America 'is one of our most important'. Micheál Martin was speaking on Saturday evening in Philadelphia at the 255th annual gala of the Friendly Sons and Daughters of St Patrick while in the US for this year's St Patrick's celebrations. Earlier in the day, the … [Read more...] about Taoiseach Micheál Martin says Ireland’s commitment to US is ‘steadfast’ during visit to Philadelphia
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Young man in critical condition following Co. Tyrone collision
A YOUNG MAN is in a critical condition following a single-vehicle collision in Co. Tyrone. The man, aged in his late teens, was airlifted to hospital following the incident, which occurred on Saturday morning just outside Omagh. Police are now appealing for witnesses to the incident to contact them. "We received a report just before 7.10am that a black Volkswagen Golf had left … [Read more...] about Young man in critical condition following Co. Tyrone collision
O’Neill hails ‘outstanding’ Yang as Celtic close gap on leaders Hearts
CELTIC boss Martin O'Neill described two-goal hero Hyunjun Yang as 'absolutely outstanding' as the Hoops closed the gap on Hearts at the top of the Scottish Premiership table. Celtic won 3-1 against Motherwell after Elijah Just had opened the scoring for the visitors, while Hearts lost 1-0 at Kilmarnock. It means the Hoops are just two points behind the league leaders, while … [Read more...] about O’Neill hails ‘outstanding’ Yang as Celtic close gap on leaders Hearts
Police seize suspected firearms following searches in Co. Derry
POLCE investigating dissident Republican criminality have seized a number of suspected firearms following searches in Co. Derry. The searches in the Currynierin and Creggan areas were carried out on Saturday by detectives from the PSNI's Terrorism Investigation Unit. As well as two suspected firearms, a number of other items were seized for further examination. "Firearms are … [Read more...] about Police seize suspected firearms following searches in Co. Derry
Elderly man dies in hospital day after Co. Wicklow collision
AN ELDERLY MAN has died a day after he was involved in a collision in Co. Wicklow. The collision, involving a bus and a pedestrian, occurred shortly before 6pm on Thursday on Station Road in Bray. The male pedestrian, aged in his 80s, was taken to St Vincent's University Hospital to be treated for serious injuries. "He was pronounced deceased on the evening of Friday, March 13, … [Read more...] about Elderly man dies in hospital day after Co. Wicklow collision