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TWO people have died following separate road traffic collisions in Dublin and Cork today. In Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, a female cyclist died following a collision involving a bicycle and a truck at around 8am. At around the same time, a male motorcyclist died after a collision involving a motorcycle and a truck at Toureenfineen, Co. Cork. The latter incident is the third since … [Read more...] about Two die in separate collisions in Dublin and Cork

GARDAÍ involved in the fatal shooting of a man in Dublin more than three years ago will not face prosecution, it has been revealed. George Nkencho, 27, was shot by a member of An Garda Síochána Armed Support Unit outside his family home in Clonee, West Dublin on December 30, 2020. Mr Nkencho was armed with a knife when he was shot, which followed an earlier report of an assault … [Read more...] about Gardaí will not face prosecution over 2020 George Nkencho shooting

A MAN has been sentenced to community service in relation to the singing of an offensive song about murdered schoolteacher Michaela McAreavey. Dillion Kelly, 22, had denied a charge of behaviour likely to stir up hatred but was found guilty last month. At Laganside Magistrates' Court today, he was sentenced to 240 hours of community service. According to the BBC, the … [Read more...] about Man sentenced to community service over Michaela McAreavey song

JEFFREY DONALDSON has appeared in court charged with 11 offences relating to historical sexual abuse. The 61-year-old, who stepped down as leader of the DUP after being charged last month, appeared at Newry Magistrates' Court this morning alongside his wife, Eleanor Donaldson. She faces charges of aiding and abetting some of the alleged offences. There were chaotic scenes … [Read more...] about Jeffrey Donaldson appears in court over historical abuse charges

THE Taoiseach has told the Stardust families that they were “failed” by the Government when they needed them most. Delivering a State apology during an emotional speech in the Dáil this afternoon, Simon Harris said the families of the 48 people who died in the 1981 fire should never have had to “walk alone” following the tragedy. Members of the victims’ families who were in … [Read more...] about ‘We failed you when you needed us most’ Taoiseach tells Stardust families while issuing State apology