A MAN in his 80s has died following a house fire in Co. Antrim. Firefighters were called to the scene of the blaze in the Oakglen area at around 3.51am on February 11. “Firefighters were called to reports of a fire on the first floor of a residential property,” a Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) spokesperson said. “Two fire appliances from Antrim Fire Station … [Read more...] about Pensioner dies after house fire in Co. Antrim
Pensioner dies after house fire in Co. Antrim
Machete, cattle prod and taser seized in garda raids on organised crime gang
FOUR men were arrested while vehicles and weapons were seized in a garda raid on a suspected organised criminal gang in Galway. Gardaí carried out searches in counties Galway, Roscommon, Westmeath and Offaly yesterday (February 12). “The organised crime group is believed to be involved in serious criminality including possession and discharge of firearms, drug dealing, drug … [Read more...] about Machete, cattle prod and taser seized in garda raids on organised crime gang
Bewley’s Café among businesses to receive enforcement orders over food safety issues
BEWLEY’S CAFÉ in Dublin is among several businesses which received enforcement orders for breaching food safety regulations last month. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has confirmed it served 11 enforcement orders on food businesses across the country in January for breaches of food safety legislation. The Bewley’s Café at 78/79 Grafton Street was ordered to shut … [Read more...] about Bewley’s Café among businesses to receive enforcement orders over food safety issues
Appeal after cyclist left in critical condition following Co. Armagh collision
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a collision in Co. Armagh left a cyclist in a critical condition in hospital. The incident occurred in Craigavon on Friday, January 31 and saw the cyclist, aged in his 60s, sustain serious injuries. This evening, investigators issued an appeal for anyone with information about the collision to contact them. "The collision, between a … [Read more...] about Appeal after cyclist left in critical condition following Co. Armagh collision
Irish Formula 1 legend Eddie Jordan leads consortium that has bought London Irish rugby club
IRISH businessman and Formula 1 legend Eddie Jordan has led a consortium that has bought rugby club London Irish out of administration. The Dubliner, who founded the Jordan Grand Prix team, is part of the Jordan Associates group that has taken control of the club. London Irish went into administration in 2023 after they were suspended from the Premiership over unpaid … [Read more...] about Irish Formula 1 legend Eddie Jordan leads consortium that has bought London Irish rugby club