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Tributes to teen killed in tractor accident

Tributes to teen killed in tractor accident

April 17, 2025 by

TRIBUTES have been paid to an 18-year-old who was killed in a tractor accident in Co. Leitrim. Desmond ‘Dessie’ O’Kelly died following the incident which saw the tractor he was a passenger in involved in a single vehicle collision on the R204 at Aghavilla in Carrigallen at around 3.10pm on Tuesday, April 15. The male driver of the tractor, who is also in his late teens, was … [Read more...] about Tributes to teen killed in tractor accident

Man arrested after police smell cannabis in car pulled over for speeding

April 17, 2025 by

A MAN has been arrested after police officers smelt cannabis in the car he was driving when pulled over for speeding. Officers spotted the car speeding in a 30mph zone during a road safety operation in Derry yesterday afternoon (April 16). “Shortly after 9pm on Wednesday evening, a car was detected speeding in a 30mph zone on the Springtown Road by officers from the Derry City … [Read more...] about Man arrested after police smell cannabis in car pulled over for speeding

Increased police presence over Easter weekend as officers crack down on speeding

April 17, 2025 by

MOTORISTS have been urged to “slow down and help save lives” while out enjoying the long weekend ahead. The Easter bank holidays begins tomorrow, with people across the country expected to make the most of the spring weather and the four-day weekend by getting out and about. Those in Northern Ireland can expect to see an increased police presence while on their travels, the … [Read more...] about Increased police presence over Easter weekend as officers crack down on speeding

Irish Government agrees to share material with Omagh Bombing inquiry

April 17, 2025 by

THE Irish Government has formally agreed to share material with the Omagh Bombing Inquiry. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chairman of the Inquiry, Lord Alan Turnbull confirming their commitment on “matters relating to the disclosure of materials to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry”. First announced in February 2023, the Inquiry is … [Read more...] about Irish Government agrees to share material with Omagh Bombing inquiry

Watch found in Titanic passenger’s pocket expected to fetch £50k at auction

April 17, 2025 by

A POCKET watch found among the belongings of a man who died in the Titanic disaster is expected to fetch up to £50k at auction this month. The watch was found in the coat worn by Hans Givard, a Danish 27-year-old who was travelling on the ill-fated ocean liner with two friends. Hans Givard was a passenger on board the ill-fated Titanic (Pic:Henry Aldridge & Son) It is one … [Read more...] about Watch found in Titanic passenger’s pocket expected to fetch £50k at auction

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December 17, 1999

The Irish government announced on this day in 1999 that the state had purchased the 550 acre site of the Battle of the Boyne for £9 million. In 1690, forces under rival claimants to the English throne, Catholic King James and Protestant King William, met at the River Boyne near Drogheda and fought. The battle was won by William, ending James’s quest to regain the crown and instituting the Protestant rule in Ireland. The site, which was purchased from an unidentified business man, was redeveloped and is now a tourist centre.

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