Pedestrian dies following Dublin hit-and-run involving stolen car

A MAN in his 40s has died following a hit-and-run incident in Dublin involving a stolen car. The man, who was on foot, was fatally injured in the collision, which occurred on the Coast Road in Baldoyle at around 1am today. The local coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination is due to be carried out. Gardaí said the car, which had been reported stolen on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Pedestrian dies following Dublin hit-and-run involving stolen car

POLICE have appealed for information after a man was left with serious head injuries following an assault in Derry. The incident occurred in the Waterloo Place area of the city at around 1.45am on Saturday, July 6. The victim, who is aged in his 20s, was reported to have been punched once by another man and was taken to hospital for treatment. "We have since been updated that … [Read more...] about Man left with serious head injuries following assault in Derry

TÁNAISTE Micheál Martin has pledged a reset in UK-Irish relations following his first official meeting with Britain’s new Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn. The pair met at Hillsborough Castle, marking their first official engagement since the new Labour Government was voted into power following the July 4 general election, where topics including the Legacy Act were up for … [Read more...] about NI Secretary stresses ‘need to address Troubles legacy’ in human rights compliant way

POLICE will be on patrol in Belfast today following a night of disruption in the city which saw paint and petrol bombs thrown at officers. A group of up to 50 young people were involved in the incident at the Broadway Roundabout area of south Belfast last night (July 15). Police vehicles and cars belonging to members of the public were damaged during the disorder, which lasted … [Read more...] about Extra police on patrol in Belfast following night of ‘protracted public disorder’

A BAN on owning XL Bully dogs will take effect in Ireland as of early next year. Further restrictions on the breeding and sale of the controversial dogs will come into effect later this year, with existing owners required to hold a certificate of exemption in order to keep them. The move has been announced by Ireland’s Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather … [Read more...] about ‘Public safety is priority’: Ireland announces ban on XL Bully dogs