A DUBLIN councillor has called on the government to better support his local community after a child fired a discarded gun found in a bush. The incident reportedly happened in Ballymun, Dublin 9 on Tuesday afternoon. A man in his 20s and a male teenager have been arrested in connection with the investigation. No one was injured, however, Conor Reddy of People Before Profit said … [Read more...] about ‘This must be a turning point,’ says councillor after child fires discarded gun in Dublin
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‘I felt so ashamed’: Victims speak out after former teacher jailed for indecent assault
THREE victims have spoken out about the impact historical abuse had on them after seeing the perpetrator jailed. Former teacher William Lloyd Lavery, 77, from Lisburn, was sentenced at Laganside Crown Court in Belfast on Tuesday to two years' imprisonment for six counts of indecent assault of a child. Lloyd Lavery sexually assaulted four girls, all aged around 13 years old, … [Read more...] about ‘I felt so ashamed’: Victims speak out after former teacher jailed for indecent assault
Man arrested after gardaí seize drugs worth €643,000 in Co. Limerick
A MAN has been arrested after gardaí seized drugs worth €643,000 in Co. Limerick. The drugs were discovered today during a search of a residence in Annacotty as part of ongoing investigations into the sale and supply of drugs in the region. Gardaí recovered suspected cannabis with an estimated street value of €470,000 and suspected cocaine thought to be worth €140,000. They … [Read more...] about Man arrested after gardaí seize drugs worth €643,000 in Co. Limerick
Man in his 60s dies in Co. Galway collision
A MAN in his 60s has died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Co. Galway. The incident involving a car occurred at Tyrur, Newbridge, Ballinasloe at around 9.45am today. "The driver, a male aged in his 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene," read a statement from gardaí. "His body has been removed to mortuary at Portiuncula Hospital. "No other injuries have … [Read more...] about Man in his 60s dies in Co. Galway collision
Gardaí renew appeal for teen missing from Co. Louth who may be in Britain
GARDAÍ have renewed their appeal for information on a teenager missing from Co. Louth who they believe may be in Britain. Lorcan Meehan, 18, has been reported missing since January 5, 2026. He lives in the Dundalk area but would have travelled to Dublin to visit family. Gardaí say the teenager was last seen in Belfast on January 27 and may have travelled by ferry to … [Read more...] about Gardaí renew appeal for teen missing from Co. Louth who may be in Britain