Seventeen people died on Irish roads over Christmas holidays

A TOTAL of 17 people were killed on Irish roads over the Christmas holidays data released by An Garda Síochána today has revealed. The police force conducted a road traffic enforcement operation throughout the festive period which began on November 29, 2024 and continued until yesterday (January 6). During the time there were 17 fatalities on roads across Ireland and 85 serious … [Read more...] about Seventeen people died on Irish roads over Christmas holidays

A MISSING person’s appeal for a man who was last seen six years ago has been stood down following the discovery of remains. Tomas Martinkus, was reported missing from his home in Strokestown, Co. Roscommon more than six years ago. The 29-year-old was last seen at around 5am on December 19, 2018. Tomas Martinkus was last seen in December 2018 Today Gardaí have confirmed that … [Read more...] about Missing person appeal for man last seen six years ago stood down as remains found

NORTHERN IRELAND’S Justice Minister Naomi Long has expressed her “disappointment” as criminal barristers across the country commenced industrial action this week. As of yesterday (January 6) they have withdrawn from all legally-aided Crown Court cases for four weeks in a row over legal aid. In a statement the Bar of Northern Ireland said: “Criminal Bar Association (CBA) members … [Read more...] about Justice Minister ‘disappointed’ as barristers strike gets underway in Northern Ireland

AN appeal against a ruling ordering a public inquiry to be held into the murder of Sean Brown will be heard next week. Last month a judge ordered the British Government to set up the inquiry into the murder of the GAA official in Derry more than 25 years ago. Mr Brown, 62, was murdered by loyalists in 1997. He had been locking the gates of the Bellaghy Wolf Tones GAA club when … [Read more...] about British Government appeal against Sean Brown murder inquiry will be fast-tracked

POLICE have removed two offensive signs that were hung on the gates of a primary school in Co. Armagh. An investigation is underway following the incident, which saw the signs erected outside the school in Lurgan. District Commander for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Superintendent Brendan Green said: “Officers received a report on Monday evening, January 6 that the … [Read more...] about Police remove ‘racially motivated’ signs from primary school gates