SINN FÉIN leader Mary Lou McDonald has said she has reported a death threat made against her to gardaí. The Dublin Central TD said the threat was the latest incident following a year of being subjected to 'targeted online abuse'. In a statement today, Ms McDonald said she was taking action as she had had enough of the 'vicious, sexist, misogynistic, racist campaign' waged … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald reports death threat to gardaí
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Pedestrian dies following Dublin hit-and-run involving stolen car
A MAN in his 40s has died following a hit-and-run incident in Dublin involving a stolen car. The man, who was on foot, was fatally injured in the collision, which occurred on the Coast Road in Baldoyle at around 1am today. The local coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination is due to be carried out. Gardaí said the car, which had been reported stolen on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Pedestrian dies following Dublin hit-and-run involving stolen car
Man left with serious head injuries following assault in Derry
POLICE have appealed for information after a man was left with serious head injuries following an assault in Derry. The incident occurred in the Waterloo Place area of the city at around 1.45am on Saturday, July 6. The victim, who is aged in his 20s, was reported to have been punched once by another man and was taken to hospital for treatment. "We have since been updated that … [Read more...] about Man left with serious head injuries following assault in Derry
‘Public safety is priority’: Ireland announces ban on XL Bully dogs
A BAN on owning XL Bully dogs will take effect in Ireland as of early next year. Further restrictions on the breeding and sale of the controversial dogs will come into effect later this year, with existing owners required to hold a certificate of exemption in order to keep them. The move has been announced by Ireland’s Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather … [Read more...] about ‘Public safety is priority’: Ireland announces ban on XL Bully dogs
President convenes Council of State to discuss defence bill
IRELAND'S council of state met in Dublin yesterday to discuss the constitutionality of the nation’s defence bill. President Michael D Higgins convened his council at Áras an Uachtaráin “for the purpose of his hearing from the Council regarding the constitutionality of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024” his office confirmed. It’s only the fourth time the President has done this … [Read more...] about President convenes Council of State to discuss defence bill