Figures reveal ‘demanding year’ as Irish coast guard responded to nearly 3000 incidents

LAST year was a “dynamic and demanding” one for the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) as it responded to a total of 2793 incidents. Figures revealed this week show that in 2025 the “resilience and capability” of the search and rescue and maritime safety service was “truly tested”, as they responded to incidents ranging from search and rescue operations to maritime casualty responses, … [Read more...] about Figures reveal ‘demanding year’ as Irish coast guard responded to nearly 3000 incidents

POLICE investigating a hammer attack in Co. Down, during which a man in his 60s sustained head injuries, have made an arrest. The victim was taken to hospital following the incident, which occurred in Newtownards shortly after 12.30pm today. Police are now appealing for anyone with information on the incident to contact them. "We received a report at approximately 12.35pm this … [Read more...] about Arrest after man in his 60s attacked with hammer in Co. Down

DETECTIVES from the PSNI's Organised Crime Branch have charged a man with additional offences as part of a continuing investigation into a large-scale human trafficking operation. The 72-year-old man was today produced from Magilligan Prison in Co. Derry and charged with 14 related offences, including rape and human trafficking, in respect of three further female victims. He is … [Read more...] about Prisoner charged with additional offences, including rape, as part of human trafficking investigation

HELEN McENTEE, Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, has said Greenland's future should be decided by Denmark and the Greenlandic people. US President Donald Trump has made no secret of acquiring the country — an autonomous territory of Denmark — citing arctic security. The densely-populated island of less than 60,000 people is also understood to have untapped … [Read more...] about McEntee says Greenland’s future is a matter for Denmark and the Greenlandic people to decide

A MAN has appeared in court charged with the murder of a Co. Donegal businessman. Michael Maloney, 32, of Loughross Point in Ard an Rátha appeared at a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court on Tuesday in connection with the death of Stephen McCahill. The 66-year-old publican was found dead following an assault at his Ardara home in the early hours of Monday, January … [Read more...] about Man appears in court charged with murder of Co. Donegal businessman