TWO men are in hospital being treated for serious injuries following a collision in Co. Longford. The single vehicle incident happened at around 6.45pm last night on the R392 at Derrylough. “At approximately 6.45pm, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the incident involving a car,” the police force confirmed in a statement. One man was airlifted to the Mater … [Read more...] about Two men airlifted to hospital following serious collision in Co. Longford
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Appeal for information on anniversary of Emer O’Loughlin’s murder
GARDAÍ have appealed for information on the anniversary of the death of a young woman in Co. Clare. Art student Emer O’Loughlin’s remains were found in a mobile home in Ballybornagh, Tubber on April 8, 2005. On that date, the mobile home was found completely destroyed by fire, with human remains discovered inside later identified as being Ms O’Loughlin’s. This week gardaí have … [Read more...] about Appeal for information on anniversary of Emer O’Loughlin’s murder
Residents trapped in suspected arson attack at block of flats in Derry
RESIDENTS had to be rescued from a block of flats in Derry which was targeted in a suspected arson attack. An investigation is underway following the incident in Society Street, Coleraine which happened in the early hours of yesterday morning (April 8). “The fire, which was reported to police shortly before 1am, is believed to have been started in a communal area inside the … [Read more...] about Residents trapped in suspected arson attack at block of flats in Derry
Victim named as Finbar Sullivan as Primrose Hill murder probe is stepped up
Police have named the young man who died following a stabbing in Primrose Hill as detectives continue a murder investigation. Finbar Sullivan, 21, was fatally injured after a fight at the park’s viewpoint on Tuesday evening, April 7. His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. Finbar Sullivan (image Met Police) Emergency services were called … [Read more...] about Victim named as Finbar Sullivan as Primrose Hill murder probe is stepped up
Why ‘Philomena’s Law’ is so important for British and Irish survivors
IN the last month the governments of Britain and Ireland have reached a landmark agreement to ensure that survivors of Ireland’s mother-and-baby homes living in Britain won't face financial penalties for accepting compensation payments. The move was announced following a joint summit in Cork, and centres on support for Philomena’s Law. The law means survivors in Britain can now … [Read more...] about Why ‘Philomena’s Law’ is so important for British and Irish survivors