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Teenage cyclist dies following collision with van

June 12, 2025 by

A CYCLIST has died following a collision with a van in Dublin. The 19-year-old was cycling in Lucan at around 7.30am yesterday morning when he was struck by a van at the junction of Griffeen Avenue, R136 and Balgaddy Road. He received treatment at the scene before being taken Tallaght Hospital, where he later died. No-one else was injured in the incident Gardaí have appealed … [Read more...] about Teenage cyclist dies following collision with van

Burglar arrested and stolen jewellery worth €100k recovered

June 12, 2025 by

A MAN has been arrested after €100k worth of jewellery was stolen from a store in Dublin. The burglary happened at around 2.45am yesterday morning (June 11), Gardaí confirmed in a statement. “At approximately 2:45am, Gardaí responded to a report of a burglary at a retail premises on Clarendon Street, Dublin 2,” they said. “On arrival, it was clear that the premises had been … [Read more...] about Burglar arrested and stolen jewellery worth €100k recovered

Irishman murdered in London to be laid to rest in native Co. Kilkenny

June 11, 2025 by

AN IRISHMAN who was murdered in London last month is to be laid to rest in his native Co. Kilkenny in accordance with his wishes. John Mackey, 87, who lived in Finsbury Park, died in hospital on Thursday, May 8, two days after an alleged robbery in Goodchild Road in the Manor House district of Hackney. A statement from police described the Callan native as a 'proud Irishman' … [Read more...] about Irishman murdered in London to be laid to rest in native Co. Kilkenny

Arrest after American woman dies in collision near Giant’s Causeway

June 11, 2025 by

ONE person has been arrested after a female pedestrian died following a collision near the Giant's Causeway in Co. Antrim. The single-vehicle collision occurred this afternoon in the Causeway Road area of Bushmills. The PSNI has named the deceased as Allison Eichner, an American citizen aged in her 40s from the Connecticut area. She was taken to hospital following the collision … [Read more...] about Arrest after American woman dies in collision near Giant’s Causeway

Irish rugby stars line out to help raise £1m for children’s cancer charity

June 11, 2025 by

A HOST of Irish rugby stars have taken part in a fundraising challenge to help raise £1m for a children's cancer charity. The 26 Mountains 2 Mayo challenge is currently underway to help Cancer Fund for Children provide vital services for children and families impacted by cancer across the island of Ireland. A team of more than 20 business leaders are currently undertaking the … [Read more...] about Irish rugby stars line out to help raise £1m for children’s cancer charity

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