PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins has paid tribute following the death of lifelong trade unionist Sam Nolan. The political activist, who hailed from Dublin, died “peacefully” at Tallaght University Hospital on April 14, his family confirmed in a statement. He is “deeply regretted by his loving partner Helena (Sheehan), children Brent, Mark, Conor, Paula and Aileen, sons-in-law, … [Read more...] about ‘An outstanding figure’: President’s tribute following death of trade unionist Sam Nolan
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€3m for safety and driver education schemes to tackle ‘unacceptable’ rise in deaths on Irish roads
THE Taoiseach has agreed €3m will be spent on road safety initiatives and driver education schemes across Ireland. Simon Harris has met with Road Safety Authority (RSA) CEO Sam Waide and Chairperson Liz O’Donnell to discuss what action can be taken in response to the rising level of deaths on the nation’s roads. Some 58 people have been killed on Ireland’s roads so far in 2024 … [Read more...] about €3m for safety and driver education schemes to tackle ‘unacceptable’ rise in deaths on Irish roads
Unsuspecting Taylor Swift fans swindled out of £1k for fake concert tickets
TWO Taylor Swift fans were swindled out of £1k after being sold fake concert tickets by scammers. The victims are among 299 reports of ticket scamming incidents reported in Northern Ireland over the past 12 months which amount to an eye-watering £300,000. This week the PSNI has released the figures, that are found within data from Action Fraud, which shows £6.7m was lost to … [Read more...] about Unsuspecting Taylor Swift fans swindled out of £1k for fake concert tickets
Funeral details confirmed for ‘dearly loved’ couple killed in house fire
AN elderly couple who died when a fire took hold at their home in Co. Cork will be laid to rest tomorrow. John and Gabrielle O’Donnell were killed in the blaze which happened at around 11.15pm on April 4. Gardai and local firefighters were called to the fire at their home in Lower Glanmire Road, Mayfield. The pair, who were popular members of their local community, were … [Read more...] about Funeral details confirmed for ‘dearly loved’ couple killed in house fire
‘Predatory’ police officer who had sex with vulnerable woman dismissed
A POLICE officer was dismissed from the PSNI after using his position of authority to have sex with a vulnerable woman while on duty. The findings of a Police Ombudsman investigation have been released, which found the officer had sex with the woman at an industrial estate in Antrim while on duty in 2016. The incident only came to light in 2019 when the woman called 999 to … [Read more...] about ‘Predatory’ police officer who had sex with vulnerable woman dismissed