Government approves plans to increase smoking age to 21 in Ireland

THE Irish government has approved plans to raise the legal age for purchasing cigarettes to 21. Ireland’s Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and Minister for Public Health, Colm Burke today confirmed that the Cabinet has “approved a proposal for legislation that will increase the age of sale of tobacco to 21”. If the legislation is passed it will make Ireland the first … [Read more...] about Government approves plans to increase smoking age to 21 in Ireland

IRISH dancing legend Michael Flatley has launched his very own brand of Irish whiskey. Flatley Whiskey 'The Dreamer', is the first signature tipple released from a series of special blends which the star has been quietly cultivating over the years. He has worked in partnership with Ireland's esteemed master blender Noel Sweeney to create the perfect blend, which was distilled … [Read more...] about Michael Flatley claims ‘Irish whiskey is just like Irish dancing’ as he launches signature blend

A TEENAGE boy was attacked in a park by two masked men carrying metal bars. The 16-year-old was targeted in the Hamilton Park area of Ballymoney in Co. Antrim at around 10.25pm last night (May 13). He was hospitalised following the incident, where he was treated for injuries to his head, leg and arm. Police are appealing for any witnesses to the incident to come forward. "Our … [Read more...] about Teenage boy attacked by masked men armed with metal bars

GARDAÍ have appealed for witnesses to a collision in Longford to come forward. Four people were in a car that was involved in a single vehicle collision in Ballinalee at around 11.30pm on May 12. Gardaí and emergency services responded to the incident - which happened on a local road at Esker Cross - which saw all of the occupants of the car taken by ambulance to Tullamore and … [Read more...] about Appeal for witnesses after man and woman seriously injured in Longford collision

TWELVE police officers were attacked while arresting a man accused of domestic abuse. The officers were responding to a call for assistance following reports of a domestic violence assault at a property in Lurgan. Co Armagh in the early hours of May 11. When they arrived and attempted to arrest the man on suspicion of common assault, he lashed out at the officers. The man … [Read more...] about Twelve police officers attacked while arresting man accused of domestic violence