Traffic warden suffers facial fractures after being struck with bag of bottles in Co. Down

A TRAFFIC WARDEN sustained facial fractures and cuts after a man swung a bag of bottles and struck him in the face. The incident happened in the Main Street area of Newcastle, Co. Down on Saturday afternoon. Four police officers were also assaulted after they tracked down a man suspected of the initial attack. Police said they received a report from a member of the public just … [Read more...] about Traffic warden suffers facial fractures after being struck with bag of bottles in Co. Down

CELTIC'S season continues in free-fall as Saturday's home league defeat to Rangers left manager Wilfried Nancy with just two wins from eight games since his appointment last month. After being schooled at home to Roma in a 3-0 Europa League defeat, Celtic lost 3-1 to St Mirren in the League Cup Final. However, yesterday's defeat — a fourth league loss in six under the former … [Read more...] about Rangers pile more pressure on beleaguered Nancy and Celtic board as season hits new nadir

A MAN who was assaulted in Co. Roscommon in the early hours of New Year’s Day has passed away. The incident occurred at around 1am on Thursday on Barrack Street in Ballaghaderreen. The injured man, aged in his 30s, was taken to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin in a critical condition but gardaí have now confirmed he has died. A man in his 40s, who was arrested in connection with the … [Read more...] about Man passes away following New Year’s Day assault in Co. Roscommon

GARDAÍ have launched an investigation after eight cars were set on fire in a car park in Co. Meath. The incident occurred at the rear of a business premises off Main Street in Duleek shortly before 11pm on Friday. Investigators say they are treating the matter as an 'incident of criminal damage by fire'. "At approximately 10.50pm, gardaí and emergency services responded to … [Read more...] about Investigation after eight cars set on fire in Co. Meath car park

GARDAÍ are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of man reported missing from his home in Cashel, Co. Tipperary since New Year's Day. Ciaran Moorehouse, 27, was last seen in Clonmel Town at approximately 7am on January 1. He is described as being approximately 5' 10" in height and of a slim build. Mr Moorehouse has black hair and brown eyes and when last … [Read more...] about Concern grows for man missing from Co. Tipperary since New Year’s Day