Teenager dies, second injured after tractor collision in Co. Leitrim

ONE teenager has died and a second injured following a single-vehicle collision involving a tractor in Co. Leitrim. The incident occurred on the R204 at Aghavilla, Carrigallen at around 3.10pm on Tuesday. A male passenger on the tractor, aged in his late teens, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The male driver, also in his late teens, was taken to Cavan General Hospital … [Read more...] about Teenager dies, second injured after tractor collision in Co. Leitrim

A MAN has died from injuries sustained in an attack in Co. Cork last night. Gardaí were called to reports of an assault outside a pub in North Main Street, Youghal at around 9.50pm last night. The found a man, aged in his 30s, who was seriously injured. He has taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment, where he was later pronounced dead. A man in his 20s has since been … [Read more...] about Arrest made after man dies following Cork attack

IRELAND’S traditional Rose of Tralee festival has confirmed it will welcome boys to apply to be Rose Buddies this year for the very first time. The Rose of Tralee International Festival officially launched its annual search for this year’s Rose Buds this week. Each year the chosen Buds, traditionally girls aged between six and 10, take part in the Festival activities. But for … [Read more...] about Rose of Tralee festival welcomes boys to apply to be ‘Rose Buddies’ for the first time

SDLP MLA Sinéad McLaughlin has met with the mayors of Liverpool and Manchester today to discuss regional imbalances within the UK. The MLA for Foyle, who is the party’s economy spokesperson, met with Andy Burnham, who is the Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Steve Rotheram, the Mayor of Liverpool City Region, to discuss their shared efforts to address issues being experienced … [Read more...] about SDLP’s Sinead McLaughlin meets Manchester and Liverpool mayors to discuss regional imbalances in UK

CONCERNS have been raised for the future of the iconic Galway Hooker workboats which have been made in the west of Ireland for over 100 years. Generations of boatbuilders have built and maintained the iconic boats, many of which have remained in family ownership for 120 years or more. The boats, particularly the Bád Mór fleet, are widely regarded as one of Ireland’s most iconic … [Read more...] about Concerns over future of iconic Galway Hooker workboats