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Man arrested on suspicion of Kyran Durnin’s murder as two homes searched

Man arrested on suspicion of Kyran Durnin’s murder as two homes searched

December 12, 2024 by

GARDAÍ investigating the murder of eight-year-old Kyran Durnin have arrested a man in connection with the case. The man has been arrested “on suspicion of murder” gardaí confirmed in a statement this morning. He is being held at a Garda station in the east of the country, they added. The police force has also begun searches at two houses in Drogheda, Co. Louth. Kyran was … [Read more...] about Man arrested on suspicion of Kyran Durnin’s murder as two homes searched

Dickie Rock funeral takes place in showband legend’s hometown

December 12, 2024 by

THE funeral of showband legend Dickie Rock has taken place in Dublin today. The 88-year-old, from Cabra, died on December 6. His funeral was held at the Church of the Most Precious Blood in Cabra West this morning, where his coffin was carried inside while his hit song Come Back to Stay played. The remains of Dickie Rock arrive for hisfuneral at the Church of the Most Precious … [Read more...] about Dickie Rock funeral takes place in showband legend’s hometown

Two new speed cameras will be operational in Ireland from tomorrow

December 12, 2024 by

TWO new speed cameras will be operational in Ireland from tomorrow gardaí hae confirmed today. The static speed safety camera systems, which are in place on the N17 in Ballinsmaula in Co. Mayo and N59 in Aubwee, Co. Galway, will go live from the morning, they confirmed in a statement. At which point any vehicles caught driving over the 100km/h speed limit will be “subject to … [Read more...] about Two new speed cameras will be operational in Ireland from tomorrow

Live animal crib opens in Dublin to bring ‘festive joy’ to the city

December 12, 2024 by

A LIVE animal crib has opened in Dublin to bring “festive joy to people of all ages”. Located at Dublin’s Mansion House the crib opened yesterday with a ceremony featuring carols from the Lucan Gospel Choir supported by the Little Angels Choir from St Joseph's Nursery on Morning Star Road in Dublin 8. Students from Belclare National School in Galway also took part in the … [Read more...] about Live animal crib opens in Dublin to bring ‘festive joy’ to the city

Teen injured in collision between scrambler and car

December 12, 2024 by

A TEENAGER has been hospitalised following a collision between a scrambler and a car in Belfast. The incident happened at around 5.30pm last night, the PSNI has confirmed. “We received a report shortly before 5.30pm that a car and scrambler were involved in a collision in the Bloomfield Road area,” they said. “Officers attended, alongside colleagues from NIAS. “One man, aged in … [Read more...] about Teen injured in collision between scrambler and car

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April 11, 1971

The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) ended its long-held ban on members playing or attending “foreign” sports games such as soccer and rugby on April 11, 1971. The most notable controversy surrounding the ban took place in 1938, when Douglas Hyde, then President of Ireland, was suspended as a Patron of the Association after he attended an international soccer match in Dalymount Park, Dublin. He was later re-admitted in a vote of 120 – 11 at the GAA’s 1939 Annual Congress. The lifting of the ban also resulted in Croke Park, Dublin’s large GAA staduim, being permitted to host foreign games.

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