TWO teenagers were arrested for failing to stop for police officers who were on patrol in Derry last night. At around 7.50pm District Support Team (DST) officers spotted a silver Audi A3 on Springtown Road which they signalled to stop as it travelled into Groarty Road. The driver failed to stop and the same vehicle was seen a short time later on Buncrana Road, travelling … [Read more...] about Teenagers arrested after jumping out of moving car which ploughed into garden fence
Teenagers arrested after jumping out of moving car which ploughed into garden fence
€2m funding earmarked to teach Irish language in UK and EU universities
A FUNDING pot of nearly €2m has been allocated to support the teaching of Irish at universities in Europe and the UK. Ireland’s Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary confirmed today he has approved up to €681,146 per academic year for the period 2025-26 to 2027-28, which amounts to €1.979m in total. The funds will support the teaching of … [Read more...] about €2m funding earmarked to teach Irish language in UK and EU universities
Ireland House Tokyo set to be formally opened by Taoiseach during four-day visit to Japan
TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has begun a four-day visit to Japan. While there he will formally open Ireland House Tokyo, the new home of the Embassy of Ireland to Japan, and of Ireland’s trade and investment agencies based there. He said he was “looking forward” to the opening, which he described as a “significant milestone in Ireland’s relationship with Japan”. While in Tokyo, the … [Read more...] about Ireland House Tokyo set to be formally opened by Taoiseach during four-day visit to Japan
Woman charged with murder after man dies in Co. Down
A WOMAN has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Co. Down. The 40-year-old man sustained a serious injury in an incident in Newry at around 12.45pm on June 28. PSNI officers attended the scene in the Fisher Park area of the city where the man was treated for his injuries before being taken to hospital. He subsequently died in hospital, the police force … [Read more...] about Woman charged with murder after man dies in Co. Down
Second arrest made in Sarah Montgomery murder probe
A SECOND person has been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of a pregnant mother-of-two in Co. Down. Sarah Montgomery was found unconscious, with a serious injury, inside her home in the Elmfield Walk area of Donaghadee at around 2.15pm on June 28. The 27-year-old was later pronounced dead at the scene. Pregnant mother-of-two Sarah Montgomery died after being found … [Read more...] about Second arrest made in Sarah Montgomery murder probe