Funeral details announced for four of the five young people who died in Co. Louth collision as gardaí issue update

FUNERAL details have been announced for four of the five young people who tragically died in a road traffic collision in Co. Louth at the weekend. Chloe McGee, Alan McCluskey and Dillon Commins, all 23, and 21-year-olds Shay Duffy and Chloe Hipson died after the Volkswagen Golf they were travelling in was involved in a collision with a Toyota Landcruiser. Three other people … [Read more...] about Funeral details announced for four of the five young people who died in Co. Louth collision as gardaí issue update

A MAN has been charged with the murder of his mother following an incident in Co. Cork on Monday. At Cork District Court today, David Gallagher, of Shrewsbury Downs in Ballinlough, Cork City, was also charged with assault causing harm to his father. Sheila Gallagher, 59, sustained fatal injuries while attempting to escape the family home in Shrewsbury Downs, Ballinlough, on … [Read more...] about Man charged with murder of his mother in Co. Cork

POLICE have launched an investigation after a woman was sexually assaulted in a park in Co. Armagh. The incident occurred yesterday morning as the victim was returning to her vehicle after walking her dogs in Lurgan Park. Investigators have released a description of the suspect and have increased patrols in the area. Police say that at around 7.55am on Tuesday, November 18, the … [Read more...] about Police launch investigation after woman sexually assaulted in Co. Armagh park

CIARÁN HINDS will be honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to Film & TV Award at the Irish Post Awards on Thursday, November 27. A sparkling evening of entertainment will see every sector of our community feted and honoured, but one of the main cultural awards goes to the Belfast man. Ciarán’s roles have spanned theatre, television and film with an extraordinary range … [Read more...] about Irish screen great Ciarán Hinds to receive top Irish Post award

A NEW European digital support service aimed at helping children and teenagers deal with sexual abuse and online harm has officially launched, with Ireland among the first countries to participate. The platform, called Help4U, has been created by Europol in partnership with CENTRIC, a research centre focused on public safety. Help4U is designed to give anyone under the age of … [Read more...] about New Help4U platform launches as online threats to children surge