Government apologises to family of young man killed in 2011 hit-and-run in Co. Monaghan

THE GOVERNMENT has apologised to the family of a young man who was killed in a hit-and-run in Co. Monaghan 14 years ago, admitting there were 'failings within our justice system'. Shane O'Farrell, 23, was struck by a car while cycling near his home in Carrickmacross on August 2, 2011. The driver, Zigimantas Gridziuska — who had been stopped by gardaí an hour before the incident … [Read more...] about Government apologises to family of young man killed in 2011 hit-and-run in Co. Monaghan

GARDAÍ have arrested two men in their 60s after more than €5m worth of heroin and cocaine was seized in Co. Meath. On Tuesday, Revenue officers seized 20kg of diamorphine (heroin) and 37kg of cocaine with an estimated value of approximately €5,400,000. The seizure was made as a result of an intelligence-led joint operation conducted by Revenue's Customs Service, the Garda … [Read more...] about Two men in their 60s arrested after more than €5m worth of heroin and cocaine seized in Co. Meath

PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins has sent a message of ‘solidarity’ with the people of Liverpool after score of people were injured when a car ploughed into the crowds attending the Liverpool FC victory parade. Some 65 people, including children, were injured in the incident which happened just after 6pm last night (May 26). Hundreds of thousands of people had turned out to line the … [Read more...] about President Higgins expresses ‘solidarity’ with people of Liverpool following ‘horrific’ victory parade collision

BRENDAN GLEESON has been honoured in his hometown for his acting success and his commitment to ‘social justice’. The Dubliner, who has starred in the likes of Braveheart, Michael Collins and the Harry Potter films, more recently won critical acclaim for his role in The Banshees of Inisherin, for which he was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar. This week the star was … [Read more...] about Brendan Gleeson honoured for ‘commitment to social justice’

PRESIDENT Trump has confirmed he will extend the delay on impending higher tariffs on EU goods entering the US until July 9. Concerns were raised over the weekend when the US leader indicated he may apply a 50 per cent tariff on EU goods which would take effect on June 1. He has since confirmed that this will not happen, following a call with European Commission President … [Read more...] about Irish leaders welcome Trump’s extension to pause on higher EU tariffs