Firefighter attacked as service called to 72 bonfire incidents during ‘challenging’ Eleventh Night

A FIREFIGHTER was attacked during a 'challenging' evening for the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) as it dealt with 72 bonfire-related incidents over the Eleventh Night. Area Commander Andy Burns described the attack as an isolated incident, adding that most people supported the service through the evening. However, he said that during a three-hour period, the … [Read more...] about Firefighter attacked as service called to 72 bonfire incidents during ‘challenging’ Eleventh Night

A TOWN in Co. Tipperary has been engulfed in a 'terrible sadness' following the death of a young girl in a swimming tragedy. Freya Tobin, 12, was with friends when she got into difficulty at a local swimming spot on the River Suir in Newcastle on Friday afternoon. She was airlifted to Cork University Hospital but later passed away. Mattie McGrath, independent TD for Tipperary … [Read more...] about ‘Terrible sadness’ engulfs town in Co. Tipperary after death of young girl in swimming tragedy

TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has responded to US president Donald Trump's proposed 30 per cent tariffs on imports from the EU, calling instead for a negotiated deal in which 'everyone wins'. Mr Trump revealed on Saturday that from August 1, he would impose 30 per cent tariffs on goods entering the US from both the EU and Mexico. The two parties have been in negotiations with the US … [Read more...] about Taoiseach responds to Donald Trump’s proposed 30 per cent tariffs on imports from the EU

THE PSNI has said it is treating a paint attack on an Orange Hall in Rasharkin, Co. Antrim as a hate crime. Paint was thrown over the front of the building and graffiti daubed on walls opposite ahead of a Twelfth of July parade in the town. The force has also said it is treating the controversial Moygashel bonfire in Co. Tyrone as a hate incident. Police said they received a … [Read more...] about Police treat paint attack on Orange Hall in Co. Antrim as hate crime

DETECTIVES are appealing for information and witnesses after a man was discovered in Lisburn with life-threatening injuries. The man was found at around 5am on Saturday in the Prince William Road area of the city. "Officers along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended and one man was taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries," said Detective … [Read more...] about Appeal for information after man discovered with life-threatening injuries in Lisburn