Teenager shot in leg in Co. Down attack

AN investigation is underway following a shooting in Co. Down. Police were called after a teenager was shot in the leg in Newtownards. The 19-year-old was attacked at around 8.40pm on January 28 in the Ballyreagh Way area of the town. The incident happened in the Ballyreagh Way area of Newtownards He was taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries. “There can be no … [Read more...] about Teenager shot in leg in Co. Down attack

THE funeral details have been confirmed for London-based Irish businessman Tom Carey. One of the three founding brothers of the Carey Group, the Tipperary native died on January 14, aged 82. In a statement issued at the time the Carey family confirmed the news "with heavy hearts". “Tom was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle and friend to many,” they … [Read more...] about Funeral confirmed for construction industry leader Tom Carey

A FUNDRAISING event which proved a resounding success when it launched last year will return this March. Fréa’s Big Irish Breakfast made its debut in 2024, asking Irish people all over the world to raise money while enjoying their first meal of the day. Designed to raise much needed funds, which allows Fréa’s member organisations to support vulnerable Irish communities across … [Read more...] about Fréa’s Big Irish Breakfast returns following ‘incredible’ response to debut event

GARDAÍ have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a pedestrian died following a collision in Roscommon last night. A man, aged in his 80s, died after being struck by a car on the R377 on the outskirts of Castlerea just after 6pm. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was uninjured, the police force confirmed today as they appealed for witnesses to come … [Read more...] about Appeal for witnesses after pedestrian killed in Roscommon collision