Man arrested following serious collision between car and motorcycle

A MAN has been arrested following a serious collision between a car and a motorcycle in Waterford last night. The incident happened at around 7.40pm in Monvoy, Tramore, Gardaí have confirmed today. The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, was seriously injured in the incident. He was brought to University Hospital Waterford, where his condition is described as critical. No other … [Read more...] about Man arrested following serious collision between car and motorcycle

CHRISTY MOORE has released a spoken word tribute to President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins. The folk singer has recorded Music to Our Ears, a poem written by written by Johnny Broderick and produced by Gavin Murphy, which celebrates Mr Higgins presidency and his impact on the people of Ireland. First elected to the role in 2011, President Higgins will complete his second and … [Read more...] about Christy Moore releases spoken word tribute to President Michael D Higgins

THE Mayor of Toronto Olivia Chow made a special visit to Dublin’s Famine memorial while in the city this month. Ms Chow visited Dublin and London as part of a a trade and cultural mission this week, which ran from July 7 to 9. During the Irish leg of her trip, she met the newly elected Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam at the Mansion House for an official bilateral … [Read more...] about Mayor of Toronto visits Famine memorial during Dubin visit

A YOUNG boy has died after being involved in a collision with a car while riding his scooter in Co. Down. The PSNI has confirmed that the boy, aged 12, was involved in a hit-and-run in the Strand area of Portaferry on Tuesday, July 8. He was taken to hospital for treatment, where he later died. “Shortly after 11pm, it was reported that a red Skoda Fabia and a scooter were … [Read more...] about Boy dies in hospital following collision between car and scooter

A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a collision in Co. Laois. The man, aged in his 20s, was involved in the single vehicle incident in Abbeyleix, at around 7.50pm on the evening of Tuesday, July 8. The collision happened on the N77 at the junction of the Portlaoise Road and Ballyroan Road, where the man was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was removed to the mortuary at … [Read more...] about Appeal for witnesses after motorcyclist dies in Co. Laois collision