A MAN has died and a woman has been injured following a hit-and-run incident in Co. Antrim. The incident happened in the Ballyeaston Road area of Ballyclare shortly before 10.35pm on Friday. A man has been arrested in relation to the collision and remains in police custody. "Shortly before 10.35pm it was reported that two pedestrians, one male and one female, were struck by a … [Read more...] about ‘Deeply shocking’: Man dies and woman injured in Co. Antrim hit-and-run
‘Deeply shocking’: Man dies and woman injured in Co. Antrim hit-and-run
‘Kind, thoughtful, gentle’: Co Down murder victim Stephen Brannigan is laid to rest
MOURNERS at a funeral for a man murdered in Co. Down last weekend have heard how he was a 'kind, thoughtful, gentle person' who was always willing help out others. Stephen Brannigan, 56, was found dead at a house in the Marian Park area of Downpatrick last Sunday, two hours after parish priest Fr John Murray was attacked at St Patrick's Church in the town. Hugh Malone, 30, … [Read more...] about ‘Kind, thoughtful, gentle’: Co Down murder victim Stephen Brannigan is laid to rest
2024 Wall Street 50
The 2024 Wall Street 50 were celebrated at a gala dinner that took place at the magnificent New York Yacht Club on Wednesday, October 9th. It was a wonderful evening filled with laughter, music, and friends. Consul General Helena Nolan congratulated the honorees and noted that in addition to the Irish gaining traction in corporate America, 650 Irish companies were now … [Read more...] about 2024 Wall Street 50
Personal loans in Ireland hit record high especially for car payments
PEOPLE taking out personal loans in Ireland hit record highs in the first quarter of 2025. Personal loans were up across all fields, particularly in car financing, according to new figures from the Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI). The newest BPFI Personal Loans Report reveals that the number of car loans increased by 20% year-on-year to 19,552, while the total … [Read more...] about Personal loans in Ireland hit record high especially for car payments
Asylum seekers who get DEA from the government increased by thousands last year
IRELAND'S asylum system is under increasing pressure as the number of people receiving daily allowance payments continues to rise. According to the latest data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), over 18,500 people sought asylum in Ireland in 2024. This surge is reflected in the sharp rise in the number of recipients of the Daily Expense Allowance (DEA), with 7,000 more … [Read more...] about Asylum seekers who get DEA from the government increased by thousands last year