A PEDESTRIAN has died following a fatal road traffic collision in Co. Cavan. The single-vehicle collision occurred on the N54 at Plush, Cloverhill at around 10.45pm on Saturday. The pedestrian, a male in his 40s, was fatally injured. His body has since been removed to the mortuary at Cavan General Hospital, where a post-mortem examination is due to take place. The driver of the … [Read more...] about Pedestrian dies in collision in Co. Cavan
Pedestrian dies in collision in Co. Cavan
Fundraiser to support family of woman killed in Co. Cavan raises more than €40,000
A FUNDRAISER set up to support the family of a woman killed in Co. Cavan has raised more than €40,000. Annie Heyneman, 55, was pronounced dead at the scene following a serious incident at the family home at Kilnavart, Ballyconnell, last Saturday. Her Dutch-born husband Henk was hospitalised after sustaining serious injuries in the incident. The couple's son, 31-year-old Danny … [Read more...] about Fundraiser to support family of woman killed in Co. Cavan raises more than €40,000
Arrest after gardaí seize €400,000 of cannabis in Dublin
A MAN has been arrested after gardaí seized €400,000 worth of cannabis in Dublin on Saturday. The discovery was made by gardaí from the Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT) during a search of a residence in Swords. They uncovered 40 vacuum-sealed bags of cannabis herb, each weighing approximately 500g, with a combined total weight of 20kg and a street value of €400,000. Gardaí … [Read more...] about Arrest after gardaí seize €400,000 of cannabis in Dublin
Cause of huge blaze at Co. Derry recycling plant believed to have been accidental
THE CAUSE of a huge fire at a recycling plant in Co. Derry is believed to have been accidental, according to the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS). More than 80 firefighters tackled the blaze at the RiverRidge plant on the Craigmore Road in Coleraine, which began in the early hours of Friday morning. The fire was eventually brought under control more than 24 … [Read more...] about Cause of huge blaze at Co. Derry recycling plant believed to have been accidental
Renewed appeal for information on man last seen in Co. Down six weeks ago
POLICE have renewed their appeal for information on a missing man who was last seen in Co. Down more than six weeks ago. The last known sighting of 46-year-old Philip Porter was on the Lurgan Road in Moira at around 2.20am on Thursday, December 5. Police have urged people in the Moira area to check their properties and are also following up reports that Mr Porter may have … [Read more...] about Renewed appeal for information on man last seen in Co. Down six weeks ago