Garda launch investigation following discovery of man’s body in Co. Cork

GARDAÍ have said they are 'investigating all the circumstances' following the discovery of a man's body in Co. Cork. The body of the man, aged in his 50s, was found at a residential property on Dominic Street in Cork City in the early hours of this morning. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the incident at around 1am. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene, … [Read more...] about Garda launch investigation following discovery of man’s body in Co. Cork

A YOUNG man is in a critical condition in hospital following an e-scooter incident in Co. Kerry on Saturday evening. Gardaí said the incident occurred at around 6.30pm on Saint Brendan's Road in Tralee. The man, aged in his late teens, had been travelling on an e-scooter and was discovered in the road with serious injuries. He was taken to University Hospital Kerry, where his … [Read more...] about Young man in critical condition following e-scooter incident in Co. Kerry

TRIBUTES have been paid to iconic Irish singer Dickie Rock following his death on Friday at the age of 88. Rock first found fame in the 1960s as a member of the Miami Showband before embarking on a successful solo career. He also represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song contest in 1966 and continued to perform into his 80s. "The children of Dickie Rock are saddened to confirm … [Read more...] about ‘Performer of the highest quality’: President leads tributes following death of iconic Irish singer Dickie Rock

A JUDGE has ruled that there is sufficient evidence for a former British soldier to stand trial for the murder of two men on Bloody Sunday. The man, known as Solider F, had applied in June to have the case dismissed, however, Judge Mr Justice Fowler rejected the application at Belfast Crown Court on Friday. A date will now be set in the New Year for the former paratrooper to … [Read more...] about Soldier F to stand trial for murder of two men on Bloody Sunday

ALMOST 400,000 customers were left without power as Storm Darragh battered Ireland at the weekend. A further 48,000 were similarly affected in Northern Ireland at the peak of the outages. Meanwhile, two men have been killed by falling trees in England, where a Yellow wind warning remains in place on Sunday. According to electricity supplier ESB Networks, widespread and … [Read more...] about ESB says 395,000 customers left without power following Storm Darragh