Man charged after drugs worth €715k seized

A MAN has been charged after drugs worth €715k were discovered in searches across Dublin. Gardaí on routine patrol in the Rathcoole/Citywest areas stopped a vehicle at around 3.45am yesterday morning (July 16). The driver of the vehicle, a man aged in his 20s, was searched along with the vehicle. “During the course of the search, Gardaí seized cannabis herb (subject to … [Read more...] about Man charged after drugs worth €715k seized

A TEENAGER who was seriously injured in a collision in Galway over the weekend has died in hospital. The young woman, who is in her late teens, was driving one of two cars which collided in Ballygaddy Road, Tuam at around 6.05pm on July 13. She was taken to University Hospital Galway, where she has since died from her injuries, Gardaí confirmed in a statement today. A man in … [Read more...] about Teenager injured in Galway collision dies in hospital

A MAN who conned 10 people in an investment scam has been sentenced. Ryan O’Kane, from Tamlaght Road in Omagh, pleaded guilty to 24 counts of fraud and was sentenced at Laganside Crown Court on July 16. The court heard that the offences occurred in 2018 when his victims, who were based in Northern Ireland and in the Republic, invested a lump sum of money, ranging from £1000 … [Read more...] about Man who conned 10 people with investment scam sentenced

CATHERINE CONNOLLY has launched her bid for the presidency of Ireland. The independent Galway TD confirmed she has “secured the support of my colleagues to run for the office of Uachtarán na hÉireann”, with members of the Social Democrats and People Before Profit parties among her supporters. "It's an important day for me, and I’m finally confirming I’m standing for the … [Read more...] about Galway TD Catherine Connolly launches bid for Ireland’s presidency

IT has been revealed that the winners of Ireland's largest-ever National Lottery win of €250m are a family syndicate. Last month, a ticket in Ireland was the sole winner of the eye-watering EuroMillions jackpot, which eclipsed the country's previous largest win of the €175m from February 2019. But despite the life-changing sum, one member of the syndicate quipped: "I'll still … [Read more...] about Winners of Ireland’s record €250m EuroMillions lottery jackpot revealed to be family syndicate