A CYCLIST has died following a collision with a van in Dublin. The 19-year-old was cycling in Lucan at around 7.30am yesterday morning when he was struck by a van at the junction of Griffeen Avenue, R136 and Balgaddy Road. He received treatment at the scene before being taken Tallaght Hospital, where he later died. No-one else was injured in the incident Gardaí have appealed … [Read more...] about Teenage cyclist dies following collision with van
Teenage cyclist dies following collision with van
Irishman murdered in London to be laid to rest in native Co. Kilkenny
AN IRISHMAN who was murdered in London last month is to be laid to rest in his native Co. Kilkenny in accordance with his wishes. John Mackey, 87, who lived in Finsbury Park, died in hospital on Thursday, May 8, two days after an alleged robbery in Goodchild Road in the Manor House district of Hackney. A statement from police described the Callan native as a 'proud Irishman' … [Read more...] about Irishman murdered in London to be laid to rest in native Co. Kilkenny
Arrest after American woman dies in collision near Giant’s Causeway
ONE person has been arrested after a female pedestrian died following a collision near the Giant's Causeway in Co. Antrim. The single-vehicle collision occurred this afternoon in the Causeway Road area of Bushmills. The PSNI has named the deceased as Allison Eichner, an American citizen aged in her 40s from the Connecticut area. She was taken to hospital following the collision … [Read more...] about Arrest after American woman dies in collision near Giant’s Causeway
Irish rugby stars line out to help raise £1m for children’s cancer charity
A HOST of Irish rugby stars have taken part in a fundraising challenge to help raise £1m for a children's cancer charity. The 26 Mountains 2 Mayo challenge is currently underway to help Cancer Fund for Children provide vital services for children and families impacted by cancer across the island of Ireland. A team of more than 20 business leaders are currently undertaking the … [Read more...] about Irish rugby stars line out to help raise £1m for children’s cancer charity
Two people arrested over St Stephen’s Day hit-and-run in which couple died
TWO people have been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run incident on St Stephen's Day in which a married couple lost their lives. Georgina Hogg Moore, 38, and her husband Anthony Hogg, 39, were struck by a vehicle near the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre in Dublin at around 5.45pm on December 26. Mrs Hogg Moore was pronounced dead at the scene, while her husband passed … [Read more...] about Two people arrested over St Stephen’s Day hit-and-run in which couple died