A LIFEJACKET worn by one of the survivors of the Titanic tragedy has gone on display in Belfast. The safety jacket was worn by a passenger who managed to escape the ill-fated RMS Titanic when it sunk on April 14, 1912 after hitting an iceberg while on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York. Laura Mabel Francatelli wore the jacket while on board Emergency … [Read more...] about Lifejacket worn by Titanic survivor goes on display in Belfast
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Tributes following death of Irish Olympic gold medallist Ronnie Delany
OLYMPIC gold medallist Ronnie Delany has died at the age of 91. The Wicklow native, who was born in Arklow but raised in Dublin, won gold in the 1500m at the 1956 summer Olympics in Melbourne. Aged 21 at the time, he made history at the event, where his dramatic late surge to win secured him an Olympic record time of 3:41.2 and saw him claim Ireland’s first Olympic track and … [Read more...] about Tributes following death of Irish Olympic gold medallist Ronnie Delany
Plans to ban hospital parking charges in Northern Ireland deferred
PLANS to ban parking charges at hospitals across Northern Ireland have been put on hold it was confirmed this week. Hospital car parks across the region were set to go charge-free this May, following legislation passed in 2022, but the “severe financial pressure” the NHS is under has now seen this date postponed. This week Health Minister Mike Nesbitt confirmed the delay, … [Read more...] about Plans to ban hospital parking charges in Northern Ireland deferred
Investigation launched after man’s body discovered in Co. Cavan
GARDAI say they are 'investigating all the circumstances' following the discovery of a man's body in Co. Cavan. The body was discovered in Cavan town in the early hours of this morning. "Shortly after 3am, gardaí and emergency services were alerted when the body of a man in his 40s was discovered at a residential property on Connolly Street, Cavan," read a statement. "He was … [Read more...] about Investigation launched after man’s body discovered in Co. Cavan
Boy, 3, dies after being struck by car in Dublin car park
A YOUNG boy has died after being struck by a car in a car park in Dublin this morning. The incident occurred shortly after 8.40am in the underground car park of the Charlestown Shopping Centre in Finglas. The toddler was rushed to hospital following the collision but sadly passed away this afternoon. "Shortly after 8.40am, Gardaí and emergency services responded after a young … [Read more...] about Boy, 3, dies after being struck by car in Dublin car park