FUNDING of €2m has been earmarked for a scheme designed to support fire and rescue services operating in areas along the border of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The investment will support a major cross border project aimed at strengthening emergency preparedness, mutual aid and interoperability between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The National Directorate of … [Read more...] about €2m funding will support fire and rescue services along Irish borderlands
€2m funding will support fire and rescue services along Irish borderlands
Arrest made in operation investigating online fraud worth €804k
A MAN has been arrested as part of an investigation into online fraud worth €804k. The issue was first raised by an Irish bank in January 2024, who reported complex fraud relating to its online platform. This involved the use of fraudulent identity documents to obtain payment cards which were used in high-value purchases in major retail outlets, ATM withdrawals and transactions … [Read more...] about Arrest made in operation investigating online fraud worth €804k
McGregor whiskey trial postponed due to witness illness
THE HIGH COURT has postponed the start of a multimillion-euro lawsuit involving Conor McGregor and his former training partner Artem Lobov, after the illness of a witness made the December trial. Mr Justice Brian Cregan confirmed that the original hearing, initially scheduled to begin on December 9, will likely be rescheduled for spring next year. The case concerns Lobov’s … [Read more...] about McGregor whiskey trial postponed due to witness illness
Attack on two men being treated as ‘homophobic hate crime’
AN ATTACK on two men in Derry is being treated as a homophobic hate crime. The incident happened near the city’s Peace Bridge at around midnight on Saturday, November 8. Two men were reportedly attacked just after 11.30am. “These males had made their way onto the Peace Bridge and been assaulted within the vicinity,” the PSNI said in a statement. “One of the males sustained a … [Read more...] about Attack on two men being treated as ‘homophobic hate crime’
Third outbreak of bird flu in Ireland confirmed at turkey farm in Co. Monaghan
A THIRD outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed in southern Ireland at a turkey farm in Co. Monaghan. The highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak was reported in a flock at the commercial farm near Clontibret. It follows two outbreaks last week, in turkey flocks in counties Meath and Carlow and a mandatory housing order for all poultry and captive birds took effect in … [Read more...] about Third outbreak of bird flu in Ireland confirmed at turkey farm in Co. Monaghan