Alcohol treatment cases reach highest levels in a decade as drug use surges in Ireland

THE NUMBER of people seeking help for alcohol-related issues in Ireland has hit a 10-year high, with a significant rise in those also using cocaine, according to newly released data. Over 8,700 cases of alcohol misuse were reported in the most recent year—a 7% increase compared to the previous year. The figures come from the Health Research Board’s (HRB) latest National Drug … [Read more...] about Alcohol treatment cases reach highest levels in a decade as drug use surges in Ireland

A PROPERTY in Wexford is being searched today in connection with the investigation into the 1998 murder of Fiona Sinnott. Ms Sinnott was just 19 when she disappeared from Broadway, Co. Wexford on February 8, 1998. The mother-of-one from Ballyhitt, Broadway was last seen leaving Butler’s Pub in Broadway at around midnight, having spent the evening socialising with … [Read more...] about New search underway at Wexford property in Fiona Sinnott murder investigation

IRELAND’S president has led the tributes following the death of RTÉ presenter Seán Rocks. The Monaghan-born radio presenter and actor has died, aged 64, it was confirmed in a statement by RTÉ. “It is with profound sadness that RTÉ announces the death of radio presenter and actor Seán Rocks,” they said. “Seán died last night following a brief illness at the age of 64,” they … [Read more...] about President Higgins shares ‘great sadness’ over sudden death of Seán Rocks

GARDAÍ have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a motorcyclist died in a collision in Waterford. The single vehicle collision occurred on the R675 at Ballinahilla last night at roughly 11.45pm. The motorcyclist, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was removed to the morgue at University Hospital Waterford where a post-mortem examination is due … [Read more...] about Witness appeal after motorcyclist dies in Waterford collision

A MAN has been charged following a fatal collision in Dublin yesterday morning. The single vehicle incident happened on the N2/M50 Northbound slip road at Junction 5 shortly after 1am on July 30. One of the passengers in the car, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Another passenger, a female in her 30s, was brought to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital … [Read more...] about Man charged after passenger dies in Dublin collision