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Image released of ‘ruthless’ attempted murder scene in Belfast as £20,000 reward offered

February 22, 2026 by

POLICE investigating the 'ruthless' attempted murder of a man in Belfast last year have released an image of the crime scene as they appeal for information one year on from the attack. The appeal is also being backed by a renewed reward of up to £20,000 from the charity Crimestoppers. The man was shot last February as he was sitting in a car in the west of the city at around … [Read more...] about Image released of ‘ruthless’ attempted murder scene in Belfast as £20,000 reward offered

Woman arrested after man left in critical condition following Co. Dublin assault

February 22, 2026 by

A WOMAN has been arrested after a man was left in a critical condition following an assault in Co. Dublin. The incident occurred at Lealand Road in Clondalkin, Dublin 22 at around 8am on Saturday. The man, aged in his 50s, is being treated at James Connolly Memorial Hospital in Blanchardstown, where his condition is described as critical. The woman, aged in her 30s, is … [Read more...] about Woman arrested after man left in critical condition following Co. Dublin assault

Man and woman die in Co. Waterford collision

February 22, 2026 by

TWO people have died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in Co. Waterford. Two other people were injured in the collision, which occurred yesterday on the Tramore Road (R675) at Robin Hill, Tramore. Gardaí are now appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the collision, which involved a van … [Read more...] about Man and woman die in Co. Waterford collision

Two men charged over Dublin assault as victim is identified

February 22, 2026 by

TWO people have been charged over an assault in Dublin's Temple Bar area that has left a man in a critical condition in hospital. The incident occurred on Cope Street, Dublin 2, on Wednesday, February 18 at 12.30am. Gardaí had previously appealed to the public for help identifying the victim and on Friday released an image of a tattoo on his arm. On Saturday, they revealed they … [Read more...] about Two men charged over Dublin assault as victim is identified

Stardust families renew call for justice 45 years after tragedy

February 21, 2026 by

THE long fight for justice for the 48 young people killed in the 1981 Stardust nightclub fire continues, as families gathered on St Valentine’s Day to mark another year and continue their demands for justice. Dublin Fire Brigade line up with families Carole Barrett, whose then 17-year-old brother Michael died in the blaze, joined fellow families who for decades have been … [Read more...] about Stardust families renew call for justice 45 years after tragedy

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On this day in 2008, 26-year-old Irish-American Danica Patrick became the first woman to win the Indy Japan 300. This made her the first female winner in IndyCar racing history. Just three years prior, she had made her Indy 500 debut in 2005, where she finished in fourth place. Only the fourth woman to compete in the Indy 500, she became the first woman ever to lead a lap (she led for 19 laps) in the 500 mile race. Later in 2005, she earned Rookie of the Year honors and finished 12th overall. She has appeared twice in Sports Illustrated.

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