THE SOUND of Irish music filled the hall at St Francis of Assisi in Stratford as members of the Irish Pensioners Forum of East London met for their monthly tea dance. Held from 1pm to 4pm on the first Thursday of every month, it brings together older members of the Irish community for music, dance and a bit of a catch-up. While most drank tea and coffee, some had a little bit … [Read more...] about Irish Pensioners keep community spirit alive with monthly tea dance in East London
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Town in Ireland bans drinking in public places as of today
A TOWN in Ireland has banned public drinking from today. New alcohol bye-laws for Tuam in Co. Galway came into effect this morning, making it illegal to drink alcohol in public places. Galway County Council have introduced the new legislation, formally titled the Control of Consumption and Possession of Alcohol in Public Places Bye-Laws 2026, following concerns flagged around … [Read more...] about Town in Ireland bans drinking in public places as of today
Witness appeal after man dies in collision in Co. Waterford
GARDAÍ have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a man died in a collision in Waterford. The incident happened on the R680 at Adamstown in Kilmeaden yesterday afternoon. Two cars collided at around 1.50pm, Gardaí have confirmed. A man, aged in his 60s, who was driving one of the cars, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was taken to the mortuary at University … [Read more...] about Witness appeal after man dies in collision in Co. Waterford
Man dies in hospital following serious assault in Dublin
A MAN has died in hospital after being seriously injured in an assault in Dublin. An investigation is now underway following the incident which happened on Parslickstown Drive in Mulhuddart on July 3. The man, who was aged in his 40s and has been named locally as Anthony Long, was attacked at around 3.55am that morning, Gardaí have confirmed. When the police force arrived at … [Read more...] about Man dies in hospital following serious assault in Dublin
Police deploy new enhanced technology speed detectors
A SET of high-tech speed detectors are being launched this week for use by police officers in Northern Ireland. The devices boast enhanced laser and video capability to better tackle speeding offenders and will be used by the PSNI as part of a pilot project with the Northern Ireland Road Safety Partnership (NIRSP). Three Trucam II cameras – which are a hand-held equivalent to … [Read more...] about Police deploy new enhanced technology speed detectors