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A YOUNG man who was involved in a collision while riding an electric scooter in Dublin has since died in hospital. The man, aged in his 20s, was found seriously injured on the Cappagh Road in Finglas at round 5pm on Sunday, June 15. He was brought to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown to be treated for his injuries, where he has since passed away. Gardaí have appealed for anyone … [Read more...] about E-scooter rider dies in hospital after being found seriously injured on Dublin road

A MOTORCYCLIST has died after being involved in a collision with a car in Co. Monagham. The man, aged in his 40s, collided with the car on the R190 at Lisnalong yesterday afternoon (June 16). Gardaí were called to the incident at around 1.20pm, where the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has since been removed to the mortuary at Cavan General … [Read more...] about Motorcyclist dies following collision in Monaghan

AER LINGUS has confirmed a new partnership with Mayo woman Dr Norah Patten who is set to become the first Irish person ever to go to space. The Irish airline has agreed a two-year deal in which it will provide travel for Dr Patten as she makes regular trips between Ireland and North America to prepare for her space mission. In June 2024 it was revealed that Dr Patten, who hails … [Read more...] about Aer Lingus partners with Dr Norah Patten ahead of historic space mission

BANK of Ireland UK has now formally joined the 159 initiative, a cross-border service that offers a direct line to shield customers from financial fraud. Since the pandemic, fraud cases have skyrocketed in both Ireland and Britain, according to government statistics. The National Crime Agency (NCA) also confirmed in a recent statement that ‘the fraud threat to individuals and … [Read more...] about Bank of Ireland joins British anti-fraud initiative

THE excavation of the site of a former mother and baby home in Co. Galway, where 796 children are believed to be buried, has begun. Works got underway at the location in Tuam on Monday, June 16, and will continue for a period of 24 months. Daniel MacSweeney, who leads the Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention, Tuam (ODAIT), which is responsible for the excavation, … [Read more...] about ‘Final justice’ for Tuam babies as complex excavation works to recover remains begins