TWO people have been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run incident on St Stephen's Day in which a married couple lost their lives. Georgina Hogg Moore, 38, and her husband Anthony Hogg, 39, were struck by a vehicle near the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre in Dublin at around 5.45pm on December 26. Mrs Hogg Moore was pronounced dead at the scene, while her husband passed … [Read more...] about Two people arrested over St Stephen’s Day hit-and-run in which couple died
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GAA welcomes British Government’s £50m allocation towards Casement Park redevelopment
THE GAA has welcomed the news that the British Government will contribute £50m towards the redevelopment of Belfast's Casement Park. The funding was announced today in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spending Review as part of £2.2bn in targeted funding to devolved governments. It is believed around £90m more is needed to meet the estimated £260m cost of the project. However, Ulster … [Read more...] about GAA welcomes British Government’s £50m allocation towards Casement Park redevelopment
Growth of family-run engineering firm leads to jobs boost for Co. Roscommon
THE GROWTH of a family-run engineering firm in Co. Roscommon has led to a jobs boost for the region. Griffdon Engineering is to create 48 new jobs at its headquarters in Ballaghaderreen, boosting local employment and enhancing skills in the electrical service and maintenance sector. The company has grown considerably since siblings Seamus and Elayne Griffin took over in 2017 … [Read more...] about Growth of family-run engineering firm leads to jobs boost for Co. Roscommon
Cyclist, 19, tragically dies in Dublin collision
A YOUNG man has died following a collision involving a van and a cyclist in Co. Dublin earlier today. Shortly after 7.30am, gardaí were alerted after a cyclist was struck by a van at the junction of Griffeen Avenue, R136 and Balgaddy Road in Lucan. The cyclist, a 19-year-old male, was treated at the scene before being taken to Tallaght Hospital, where he was later pronounced … [Read more...] about Cyclist, 19, tragically dies in Dublin collision
From vigil to violence in riot-torn Ballymena
FOR the second day in a row violence has engulfed the town of Ballymena in Northern Ireland. What began as a peaceful vigil on Monday quickly descended into chaos, with rioters targeting police and property. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said that over 30 officers have been injured in the last two days, with crowds hurling bricks, fireworks and glass bottles … [Read more...] about From vigil to violence in riot-torn Ballymena