Pedestrian dies following hit and run collision in Dublin

A PEDESTRIAN has died after being hit by a car in a collision in Dublin last night. Gardaí and emergency services were called to the incident at around 9pm, where a pedestrian was struck by a car on Railway Street in Balbriggan. The incident happened in Railway Street, Balbriggan The man, aged in his 20s received treatment at the scene but was pronounced dead a short time … [Read more...] about Pedestrian dies following hit and run collision in Dublin

POPE LEO XIV has sent a special blessing to those who attended a Mass held at Knock Shrine to renew Ireland's consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Catholic Church in Ireland decided to make the renewal this year, which has been designated the Jubilee Year of Hope. The Mass, which took place at the Basilica of Our Lady in Knock on Sunday, June 22, was celebrated by … [Read more...] about Pope Leo sends blessing to parishioners at Knock Shrine

KNEECAP have issued a response after Prime Minister Keir Starmer said their planned appearance at Glastonbury this weekend is “not appropriate”. The PM claims the Irish language rap group, which is made up of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí, should not perform at the festival as one of the band members has been charged with a terror offence. Last month the Metropolitan … [Read more...] about Kneecap respond to PM’s claims that Glastonbury set is not ‘appropriate’

 A WITNESS appeal has been issued after a motorcyclist died in a single vehicle collision in Co. Cork. The man, aged in his 50s, was found unresponsive on the R515 at Coolnagour between Milford in Corl and Dromcolliher in Co. Limerick on June 21. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Gardaí have appealed for any witnesses to the incident to come forward. “Any road users who may … [Read more...] about Motorcyclist dies following collision in Co. Cork

THE British and Irish Lions began their tour with a 28-24 defeat to Argentina on Friday. This marks their first opening loss on a tour since 1971. Despite the close scoreline, there is some concern for head coach Andy Farrell as his side prepares for their next fixture against Western Force in Australia this week. While the Lions featured many world-class players, there was a … [Read more...] about Lions stumble against Pumas in opening tour clash