AN INVESTIGATION is underway after an attempted hijacking of a teenager's scooter in Belfast. The incident happened at around 9.30pm on November 9. A group of young men approached the teenager as he was riding a scooter in the Stewartstown Road area and demanded he get off it. Fearing they had a weapon the scooter rider fled the scene. “Shortly before 9.30pm, it was reported … [Read more...] about Investigation underway following attempted hijacking in Belfast
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President Michael D Higgins thanks ‘people of Ireland’ as he leaves Áras an Uachtaráin
PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins sent a message of thanks to the “people of Ireland” as his term as President of Ireland came to an end. President Higgins and his wife Sabina departed Áras an Uachtaráin last night, as he concluded his term of office as the ninth President of Ireland. President Higgins pictured outside the Áras one last time prior to departing from the Áras last … [Read more...] about President Michael D Higgins thanks ‘people of Ireland’ as he leaves Áras an Uachtaráin
Ireland faces mounting textile waste crisis as consumption doubles EU average
IRELAND is facing a mounting textile waste crisis, with new data showing that the country produces the second-highest amount of textile waste per person in the EU. Experts are warning that without increased investment in recycling facilities and public awareness, Ireland risks falling behind in tackling one of the fastest-growing sources of waste. According to the Rediscovery … [Read more...] about Ireland faces mounting textile waste crisis as consumption doubles EU average
‘Childish and irresponsible’ YouTuber handed ban after invading pitch during Ireland v England game
A YOUTUBER dubbed 'childish and irresponsible' by police has been banned from attending football matches for five years after invading the pitch before a game between Ireland and England in Dublin. Daniel Jarvis, who has a history of invading sporting events and other pranks, was handed the ban during a hearing at Medway Magistrates' Court in Kent this week. It was the maximum … [Read more...] about ‘Childish and irresponsible’ YouTuber handed ban after invading pitch during Ireland v England game
Man from Co. Donegal charged after London collision leaves woman in life-threatening condition
A MAN from Donegal has been charged after a collision in London left a woman in a lift-threatening condition. Michael McLaughlin, 38, of Heath Park, Buncrana, was arrested on a motorway in Northern Ireland on Friday before being escorted to England. He was detained on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to stop after a road traffic … [Read more...] about Man from Co. Donegal charged after London collision leaves woman in life-threatening condition