A MAN who died after his car entered the water on Clare Island in Co. Mayo has been named locally as Charles O'Malley. A death notice for the 88-year-old, who was known locally as Charles Gerry, said he passed away 'tragically following an accident'. It added that Mr O'Malley was the owner of O'Malley Ferries, a family-owned business that operates services between Roonagh Pier … [Read more...] about ‘His loss will be felt far and wide’: Man who died after car entered water in Co. Mayo is named locally
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Three officers injured as car rammed following hijacking in Newry
THREE police officers were injured when their car was rammed following a hijacking in Newry. The incident occurred at around 9.30pm on Tuesday as the officers were looking for those responsible for the hijacking earlier in the evening. A car involved in both incidents, which had southern registration plates, was later found burned out in Co. Armagh. The incident unfolded … [Read more...] about Three officers injured as car rammed following hijacking in Newry
Arrest made after van driven at garda
A MAN has been arrested after a van was deliberately driven at an on-duty garda leaving him with serious injuries. Gardaí are investigating the incident, where a van was driven at an officer in Ardee, Co Louth, on Friday, May 2. Last night (May 5), a man, aged in his 40s, was arrested in connection with the investigation. “He is currently detained at a Garda station in the … [Read more...] about Arrest made after van driven at garda
Government approves proposals for two new ‘sex for rent’ offences in Ireland
JUSTICE minister Jim O’Callaghan has had proposals for new laws around ‘sex for rent’ offences approved by the cabinet today. Mr O’Callaghan proposed the creation of two specific criminal offences around ‘sex for rent’ – offering accommodation in exchange for sex and the advertising of accommodation in exchange for sex. The provisions encompass both rental agreements between … [Read more...] about Government approves proposals for two new ‘sex for rent’ offences in Ireland
Arrest made after van driven at garda officer
A MAN has been arrested after a van was deliberately driven at an on-duty garda leaving him with serious injuries. Gardaí are investigating the incident, where a van was driven at an officer in Ardee, Co Louth, on Friday, May 2. Last night (May 5), a man, aged in his 40s, was arrested in connection with the investigation. “He is currently detained at a Garda station in the … [Read more...] about Arrest made after van driven at garda officer