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‘Peace, not war’ – Bernie Sanders tells Cork on Irish visit

June 2, 2025 by

Irish Post commentator PETER KELLY went walkabout with former US presidential hopeful in Ireland's 'Second City' From Cork City Hall to Connolly Hall SIPTU union event with Lord Mayor Dan Boyle IT'S not every day that a US presidential hopeful is seen on walkabout in Ireland's second city. At the end of May Senator Bernie Sanders prompted many a second glance among Cork's … [Read more...] about ‘Peace, not war’ – Bernie Sanders tells Cork on Irish visit

Taoiseach ‘shocked and saddened’ after man dies and child injured in Carlow shooting incident

June 2, 2025 by

TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has said he is 'shocked and saddened' following a shooting incident at a shopping centre in Co. Carlow in which a man died and a child was injured. The incident unfolded shortly after 6.15pm at the Fairgreen Shopping Centre on Barrack Street. The area was cordoned off and the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was dispatched, however, gardaí … [Read more...] about Taoiseach ‘shocked and saddened’ after man dies and child injured in Carlow shooting incident

Exiles reign again in Croke Park thriller

June 1, 2025 by

London edge Derry in a pulsating Christy Ring Cup final to claim their second title and promotion to the Joe McDonagh Cup. ÉANNA MACKEY reports from Croke Park, Dublin NOT ENJOYING THE TRIP: Jack Morrissey of London is fouled by Patrick Turner of Derry during the match (Photo By Stephen Marken/Sportsfile via Getty Images) IT WAS glory for the London senior hurlers as they … [Read more...] about Exiles reign again in Croke Park thriller

Teen arrested after woman in her 70s injured during car theft in Co. Clare

June 1, 2025 by

A TEENAGER has been arrested after a woman in her 70s was injured during an incident in Co. Clare in which her car was stolen. The incident occurred at a residential premises in Firhill, Parteen at around 6.15pm on Friday. The woman was taken to University Hospital Limerick to be treated for injuries that are not life-threatening. A number of garda units were dispatched and the … [Read more...] about Teen arrested after woman in her 70s injured during car theft in Co. Clare

Man in critical condition following serious assault in Co. Tyrone

June 1, 2025 by

A MAN has been taken to hospital in a critical condition following a serious assault in Co. Tyrone. The incident occurred in flats in the Main Street area of Strabane at around 2pm on Saturday. A second man has been arrested, while police have appealed for information in relation to the incident. "Police responded to a report of an assault at approximately 2pm on Saturday … [Read more...] about Man in critical condition following serious assault in Co. Tyrone

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