Tributes to cyclist killed in collision with car as funeral set to take place

A CYCLIST who was killed in a collision with a car in Kildare will be laid to rest tomorrow. Gar Fennelly, of Bennekerry in Co. Carlow, died when the bicycle he was riding collided with a car at Knocknagee at around 11.20am on Easter Sunday (March 31). Mr Fennelly, who was aged in his 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was removed to Naas General Hospital. There … [Read more...] about Tributes to cyclist killed in collision with car as funeral set to take place

IRELAND’S Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney has announced he will step down from the cabinet in order to make way for ‘new talent’ under new party leader Simon Harris. The Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central has been in the cabinet since 2011, holding a range of positions which include the Tánaiste role from 2017 to 2020. This morning the politician confirmed that he would be … [Read more...] about Ireland’s Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney confirms he will step down from cabinet

POLICE in Northern Ireland are appealing for witnesses after an armed man robbed a shop in east Belfast this morning. The man entered the shop in Orangefield Lane at around 7am today, armed with a gun, and demanded cash from staff. He fled the shop on foot, with cash, cigarettes and vapes. Described as being 6ft tall, he is though to be between 25 and 30 years of age. “Police … [Read more...] about ‘Frightening ordeal’: Gunman flees shop with cash, cigarettes and vapes in morning robbery

BRITAIN’S Troubles Legacy Act must be ‘repealed or reformed” the UN Human Rights Committee has said following their review of the controversial legislation. The organisation made the recommendation in its recent report on the implementation of laws in the UK and how they impact the rights of people living in the country. The Committee aired its concerns over the “conditional … [Read more...] about Human Rights Committee calls for Britain’s controversial Troubles law to be repealed

AN investigation has been launched after a parade in Co. Derry erupted into violence and disorder yesterday afternoon. The march, organised by the Derry 1916 Commemoration Committee, started in the Central Drive area of Creggan before making its way to the City Cemetery. However, the PSNI claim the organisers did not notify the Parades Commission of this element of their event, … [Read more...] about Investigation after petrol bombs thrown and van torched during Easter Monday parade