Cannabis worth £400k seized after ‘large factory’ discovered in warehouse

CANNABIS worth £400k was seized when police found a large factory spanning two floors of a warehouse in Co. Down. Officers from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Branch and Auto Crime Team arrested two men after the factory was located in the Bangor area yesterday (August 20). The men, both aged 30, have been arrested for cultivating cannabis and remain in custody. The cannabis … [Read more...] about Cannabis worth £400k seized after ‘large factory’ discovered in warehouse

A TEENAGER has been arrested in connection with an investigation into the death of a man in Co. Tipperary. The body of a man was found in Carrick-On-Suir on August 4, 2025. He has been named locally as Irish Rail (Iarnród Éireann) worker Ian Walsh. "All of us in Iarnród Éireann are shocked and saddened at Ian's passing," the firm said in a statement. "Ian was a well-known … [Read more...] about Teenager arrested in connection with investigation into death of man in Tipperary

THE FUNERAL of an Irish woman who passed away in the US earlier this month has taken place in her native Co. Carlow. Martha Nolan was found deceased on a boat docked at the Montauk Yacht Club in New York on August 5. Investigations into the 33-year-old's death are ongoing. The funeral of Ms Nolan, who had been living in the US for around 10 years, was held at the Cathedral of … [Read more...] about Funeral for Irish woman who passed away in US takes place in Co. Carlow

TWO men have been arrested by the PSNI in connection with the death of a man in Co. Armagh earlier this year. James O'Connor, 42, from Co. Louth, sustained serious head injuries in the Edenappa Road area of Jonesborough on Saturday, May 31. The father of three passed away in hospital several days later. Two men, aged 28 and 42, were arrested this morning on suspicion of … [Read more...] about Two arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following death of Co. Louth man

A FESTIVAL is being held in Co. Galway next month to celebrate the work and Irish roots of Quiet Man director, John Ford. Taking place in An Spidéal, Féile John Ford runs from September 5-7 and will feature film screenings and exhibitions of previously unseen photos and artefacts. By reflecting on his extraordinary life and body of work, the festival aims to inspire a new … [Read more...] about Galway festival to celebrate work and Irish roots of Quiet Man director John Ford