A WARNING has been issued by the Indian Embassy in Ireland over the risk of physical attacks on Indian citizens in the country. The advisory also urged people to take 'reasonable precautions' when out and about in the country. The move follows a racially-motivated attack on an Indian man in Tallaght last month. Organisers of a protest march held in Dublin last weekend in the … [Read more...] about Indian Embassy in Ireland issues warning to citizens over physical attacks
Indian Embassy in Ireland issues warning to citizens over physical attacks
Irishman alleged to have unlawfully entered Australia escaped detention with rope made from bedsheets
AN IRISHMAN, who Australian authorities allege entered the country unlawfully, escaped detention by using a rope made out of bedsheets. At Brisbane Arrest Court on Saturday, it was alleged that the 26-year-old entered Australia in March this year using a false passport and was detained after refusing biometric checks. He then allegedly escaped detention after tying bedsheets … [Read more...] about Irishman alleged to have unlawfully entered Australia escaped detention with rope made from bedsheets
‘Total gentleman’: Tributes paid to former footballer who passed away three weeks after fall from moving vehicle
TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who passed away almost three weeks after falling from a moving vehicle in Co. Armagh. Former Irish League footballer Aaron Moffett, 38, sustained serious injuries in the incident, which occurred on the Coolmillish Road in Markethill at around 4.30pm on Saturday, July 12. He was rushed to hospital, where he passed away on Friday, August 1. Mr … [Read more...] about ‘Total gentleman’: Tributes paid to former footballer who passed away three weeks after fall from moving vehicle
Man dies after vehicle arson in Co. Tyrone
A MAN has died following a vehicle fire in Co. Tyrone, with the PSNI saying it is treating the incident as arson. Detectives say they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death, which occurred at around 2pm on Saturday in Omagh. They have appealed for anyone who may have been in the area and noticed anything suspicious to contact them. "Just before 2.05pm, … [Read more...] about Man dies after vehicle arson in Co. Tyrone
Wind warnings issued across Ireland as island prepares for Storm Floris
WIND and rain warnings have been issued across Ireland, with the country set to be hit by Storm Floris on Bank Holiday Monday. Status Yellow warnings have been issued by Met Éireann for eight counties, while the Met Office has put a similar warning in place for all of the North. "Storm Floris will bring a spell of wet and unseasonably windy weather, particularly for … [Read more...] about Wind warnings issued across Ireland as island prepares for Storm Floris