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
Appeal for witnesses after pedestrian killed in Roscommon collision
Boy, 13, in serious condition after e-scooter accident
A TEENAGER is in a serious condition in hospital following an e-scooter accident on a road in Co. Donegal. The 13-year-old was found unresponsive on a local road at Linsfort at around 4.45pm yesterday afternoon (January 27) after an "apparent fall off an e-scooter", Gardaí confirmed in a statement today. He was treated at the scene before being taken by ambulance to Letterkenny … [Read more...] about Boy, 13, in serious condition after e-scooter accident
Driver who crashed after trying to overtake four cars punched police officer at the scene
A DRIVER who was involved in a two-car collision after attempting to overtake four vehicles went on to punch a police officer at the scene of the incident. The man has been arrested for driving whilst unfit and assault on police following the collision on the Castle Road in Antrim last night (January 27). When officers arrived at the scene they found a Nissan vehicle had … [Read more...] about Driver who crashed after trying to overtake four cars punched police officer at the scene
Public inquiry into Omagh Bombing begins
THE Omagh Bombing Inquiry opened today with the first oral hearings from survivors and those directly affecting by the bombing. Over the next four weeks the Inquiry, which is sitting in Strule Arts Centre in Omagh, Co. Tyrone, will hear personal insights on the impact of the attack on the town 27 years ago. Led by Lord Alan Turnbull, the Inquiry is intended to establish the … [Read more...] about Public inquiry into Omagh Bombing begins
Funeral details confirmed for Northern Irish poet Michael Longley
NORTHERN Irish poet Michael Longley will be laid to rest this weekend. He died on January 22, aged 85, in his hometown of Belfast, "surrounded by his family, music, love and poetry", his family have confirmed. "Michael will be remembered widely for his warmth, humour, friendship, intellect and his many contributions to the arts on the island of Ireland, in the UK, and across … [Read more...] about Funeral details confirmed for Northern Irish poet Michael Longley