A PENSIONER has died following a collision in Co. Cavan. Two cars collided on a local road in Carrickatober at ariund 3.30pm on October 7. One of the drivers, a woman in her 80s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver, a woman in her 40s, was brought to Cavan General Hospital for assessment. Gardaí have called on anyone who witnessed the incident to come … [Read more...] about Witness appeal after woman in her 80s dies in Co. Cavan collision
Witness appeal after woman in her 80s dies in Co. Cavan collision
Armed gang steal ‘significant’ sum of cash during ATM robbery at Co. Tyrone filling station
AN ARMED gang made off with a 'significant' sum of cash following a robbery at a filling station in Co. Tyrone this morning. Police are now appealing for information over the incident, during which security staff were threatened by the masked gang and forced into the ATM bunker. As part of their enquiries, the PSNI is liaising with their counterparts in An Garda Síochána. The … [Read more...] about Armed gang steal ‘significant’ sum of cash during ATM robbery at Co. Tyrone filling station
Infant boy dies in collision outside Dublin house
AN INFANT boy has died following a collision outside a house in Dublin. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the fatal road traffic incident outside a residence in Rathmintin, Jobstown, which occurred at around 2pm on Tuesday. "A male infant was transferred from the scene to Children's Health Ireland (CHI) at Crumlin, where he was subsequently pronounced … [Read more...] about Infant boy dies in collision outside Dublin house
Investigation launched after skeletal remains found in Dublin property
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after skeletal remains were found at a property in Dublin. The discovery was made on Tuesday evening while work was being carried out in the area. The scene remained cordoned off today. "Gardaí at Sundrive Road are investigating the discovery of skeletal remains at the rear of a residential property on Naas Road, Dublin 12," read a garda … [Read more...] about Investigation launched after skeletal remains found in Dublin property
Varadkar urges planning for border poll despite reconciliation concerns
FORMER Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has publicly criticised the Irish government, accusing it of erecting "artificial barriers" to holding a border poll. In a recent interview, Varadkar emphasised the need for the government to take proactive steps toward planning for a united Ireland, even in the absence of complete reconciliation across the island. Speaking on the BBC’s Borderland … [Read more...] about Varadkar urges planning for border poll despite reconciliation concerns