Motorcyclist in serious condition in hospital following collision in Kilkenny

GARDAÍ have appealed for witnesses after a collision in Kilkenny left a motorsyclisy ina. Serious condition in hospital. The incident happened in Ballyhale at around 12.40pm on Easter Sunday. are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny yesterday, Sunday 20th April 2025. “At approximately 12:40pm, Gardaí and emergency … [Read more...] about Motorcyclist in serious condition in hospital following collision in Kilkenny

CARDINAL Kevin Farrell (aged 77) is a key figure in the papal succession owing to his 2019 appointment as camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber. The responsibilities of the camerlengo—or chamberlain—include confirming the pope’s death, overseeing certain rites connected to the papal funeral, preparing for the conclave, and administering the affairs of the Holy See during the sede … [Read more...] about The Dublin-born cardinal at the heart of Vatican affairs

A YOUNG boy has died after being involved in a collision in Co. Westmeath, Gardaí have confirmed. The incident occurred in Farranshock Estate in Mullingar shortly after 6.30pm on Easter Monday (April 21). The boy was treated at the scene before being taken by ambulance to Regional Hospital Mullingar, where he was pronounced dead, the police force confirmed today. A post-mortem … [Read more...] about Witness appeal after young boy dies in Westmeath collision

POPE FRANCIS’ funeral will take place this weekend, the Vatican has confirmed. The service will take place outside St Peter’s Basillica in the Vatican at 9am on Saturday, April 26 Pope Francis will be taken to the Basilica at 9am local time tomorrow morning, April 23 (8am BST). The coffin will remain there until the burial for the public to pay their respects. Pope Francis’ … [Read more...] about Vatican confirms Pope Francis’ funeral will take place this weekend

POLICE officers who were punched, kicked and bitten while attending a domestic assault case are among a number who be injured while on duty over the Easter weekend. Attacks took place on numerous PSNI officers in Antrim, in a 48-hour period, the PSNI has confirmed this week. “Between April 18 and April 20 the officers were injured while on duty and also endured verbal abuse,” … [Read more...] about Police officers punched, kicked and bitten while attending domestic assault case