GARDAÍ and the Revenue's Customs Service have seized herbal cannabis worth €1.6m during a targeted joint operation in Co. Wexford. The 80kg of cannabis was discovered after gardaí intercepted and searched a van in Ballycarney on Friday. A man in his 40s was arrested at the scene and is currently being detained at a garda station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug … [Read more...] about Gardaí seize €1.6m worth of cannabis in Co. Wexford
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Fire at derelict building in Lurgan that saw nearby residents evacuated being as arson
POLICE are treating a fire at a derelict building in Lurgan as arson. Some nearby residents were evacuated from their homes during the blaze, which occurred on Windsor Avenue in the early hours of Saturday. Local politicians condemned the suspected arson attack and called for more to be done to convert derelict buildings for meaningful use. The fire broke out in what is … [Read more...] about Fire at derelict building in Lurgan that saw nearby residents evacuated being as arson
President Michael D. Higgins to release spoken word album
PRESIDENT Michael D. Higgins is to release a spoken word album featuring his poetry set to music by Myles O'Reilly. The 10-track album is due be released on September 5, not long before the end of Higgins' second term as president in November. The title track, Against All Certainty, has already been released and is available now via streaming platforms. 'Incredibly interesting … [Read more...] about President Michael D. Higgins to release spoken word album
Astronomer CEO resigns after Coldplay concert ‘kiss cam’ video goes viral
THE CEO of software company Astronomer has resigned after a video featuring him embracing a woman at a Coldplay concert went viral. Andy Byron and his companion were caught on the 'kiss cam' and shown on the big screen during the show at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Wednesday. "Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and … [Read more...] about Astronomer CEO resigns after Coldplay concert ‘kiss cam’ video goes viral
Woman hospitalised following dog attack in Co. Cork
A WOMAN has been hospitalised after being attacked by a dog in Co. Cork. The incident occurred at a residential property in the Ballyvolane area of the city on Friday. The woman, aged in her 30s, was taken to Cork University Hospital for medical treatment. "The dog involved was subsequently euthanised by a vet," read a statement from gardaí. "Inquires are ongoing." … [Read more...] about Woman hospitalised following dog attack in Co. Cork