A MAN and a woman were taken to hospital after a home in Co. Down was set alight in an overnight arson attack. PSNI officers were called to the property in the Warrenpoint area in the early hours of this morning (February 18). "Officers, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service and Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, received and responded to … [Read more...] about Man and woman hospitalised after home set alight overnight
Man and woman hospitalised after home set alight overnight
Long-standing Irish community organisation gets a ‘place to call home’
A LONG-STANDING Irish organisation which has served some of the most vulnerable members of the community in Britain for nearly 30 years has purchased a permanent home. After first setting up in the city 29 years ago, Leeds Irish Health and Homes (LIHH) has purchased a new office and community space to continue their work. The purchase of their new home in Harehills is a … [Read more...] about Long-standing Irish community organisation gets a ‘place to call home’
Funfair firm and engineer sentenced after faulty ride injured passengers
A FUNFAIR operator and an engineer have been sentenced after a ride malfunctioned injuring numerous adults and children on board. The incident happened at Planet Fun in Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim on July 24, 2021. A sentencing hearing took place at Belfast Crown Court on February 14, 2025. Global Events and Attractions Ltd, the Scottish-based firm responsible for the ride, had … [Read more...] about Funfair firm and engineer sentenced after faulty ride injured passengers
City-wide treasure hunt will kick of St Patrick’s festivities in Dublin
A CITY-WIDE treasure hunt will kick off the St Partick’s Day festivities in Dublin next month. Dublin City Council has confirmed the return of the event, which has not taken place in the capital for a number of years. “What a great way to kick off the St Patrick’s Festival Weekend, with a Treasure Hunt,” Emma Blain, the Lord Mayor of Dublin, said. “This is something that … [Read more...] about City-wide treasure hunt will kick of St Patrick’s festivities in Dublin
Teenager due in court after illegal drugs worth €500k seized in Kildare
A TEENAGER will appear in court today following the seizure of €500k of illegal drugs in Kildare last night. The 18-year-old has been charged in connection with the incident in Newbridge. Gardaí and Revenue officers seized 10.19kgs of the drug 4Methyl methcathinone HCL (M-Cat) with an estimated value of approximately €500,000 last night. The teenager was arrested at the scene … [Read more...] about Teenager due in court after illegal drugs worth €500k seized in Kildare