Man extradited to Lithuania for child human trafficking offences

A MAN has been extradited from Northern Ireland to Lithuania over child human trafficking offences. The 25-year-old is wanted to stand trial for a number of human trafficking offences involving children which happened in Taurage County, Lithuania in July 2020. He was arrested in Templepatrick in Co. Antrim on June 2, 2024 and was extradited to Lithuania today. “We continue to … [Read more...] about Man extradited to Lithuania for child human trafficking offences

YOU can watch the winter solstice at one of Ireland’s ancient landmarks from the comfort of your home. The annual display will be livestreamed from Newgrange in Co. Meath when it takes place later this month – meaning you don’t even have to move from your armchair to view it. The Irish landmark has long been associated with the shortest day and longest night of the year due to … [Read more...] about Here’s how you can watch the winter solstice at Newgrange from the comfort of home

GARDAÍ have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a driver died in a collision in Cork city. The single vehicle incident happened at the Sarsfield Roundabout in Wilton at around 1.50pm yesterday afternoon. The driver, a man aged in his 50’s, was taken to Cork University Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. A post-mortem examination is due to take place. Officers … [Read more...] about Witness appeal after driver dies following collision in Cork

THE Irish Government has purchased 100 acres of land next to the Glen of the Downs beauty spot in Co. Wicklow. The site is one of Ireland’s few remaining ancient oak woodlands and ranks fifth in the country in terms of its condition. The acquisition by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will increase the size of the nature reserve by two thirds, bringing it to a … [Read more...] about Irish state buys 100 acres of land to expand Glen of the Downs beauty spot

THE Irish Government has increased surveillance at farms across the country after an outbreak of bluetongue was confirmed in Northern Ireland. More than 40 suspected cases of the disease have been reported at a farm in Bangor, Co. Down. As a result, a temporary controlled zone has been put in place around the site in an attempt to control the spread of the virus, which is … [Read more...] about Concerns raised across Ireland after outbreak of bluetongue confirmed in North