A PENSIONER is in a critical condition in hospital after being involved in a collision in Co. Kerry. The single vehicle incident happened on the N23 in Lisheenbaun, Castleisland at around 11.45pm last night (December 10). The woman, who is aged in her 70s, was the only person in the car. The woman is being treated at Kerry University Hospital She was taken to Kerry University … [Read more...] about Pensioner in ‘critical condition’ following single vehicle collision in Kerry
Pensioner in ‘critical condition’ following single vehicle collision in Kerry
Ireland and Norway ‘likeminded’ on foreign policy issues
THE 75th anniversary of bilateral relations between Ireland and Norway has been marked this week. Norway’s State Secretary for European and Arctic Affairs Astrid Bergmål was in Ireland for a meeting with EU Minister Thomas Byrne. The pair met at Iveagh House for a discussion which covered “bilateral relations, the green transition, trade, EEA issues, security and defence, … [Read more...] about Ireland and Norway ‘likeminded’ on foreign policy issues
Half of deaths and serious injuries referred to Garda watchdog involved people with mental health issues
IRELAND’S police ombudsman has revealed nearly half of the cases referred to them by gardai involved people with mental health issues. Fiosrú, the newly launched Office of the Police Ombudsman, previously known as Gsoc, launched its inaugural research report on Incidents of Death and Serious Harm 2024 this week. The report examines incidents involving contact with gardaí where … [Read more...] about Half of deaths and serious injuries referred to Garda watchdog involved people with mental health issues
Man charged in connection with cattle theft in Cork
A MAN has been charged in connection with the alleged theft of cattle from a farm in Co. Cork. Gardaí were called to an incident where 18 cows were reported to have been taken from a farm in the Lakelands area of Skibbereen on November 24. Officers from the Serious Crime Units in Clonakilty, Bandon and Bantry, supported by the Department of Agriculture, conducted searches in … [Read more...] about Man charged in connection with cattle theft in Cork
Hundreds join candlelit vigil for victims of suspected arson attack in Offaly
HUNDREDS of mourners took part in a candlelit vigil held in Offaly last night. The gathering honoured four-year-old Tadhg Farrell and his grand-aunt Mary Holt, who were killed in a suspected arson attack on December 6, 2025. Mourners gather in Edenderry, Co Offaly, for a vigil honouring four-year-old Tadhg Farrell and his grand-aunt Mary Holt Gardaí believe a petrol bomb was … [Read more...] about Hundreds join candlelit vigil for victims of suspected arson attack in Offaly