Public warned against falling victim to predatory money lenders this Christmas

THE dangers of falling victim to predatory money lenders have been raised in a campaign launched by the PSNI this Christmas. People who may struggle with their finances over the festive period are being warned not to go to illegal money lenders for cash, where they can quickly find themselves being manipulated and exploited. “We know that in the run up to Christmas many … [Read more...] about Public warned against falling victim to predatory money lenders this Christmas

A WOMAN who was left critically injured following a serious assault in Cork city over the weekend has died in hospital. The woman, who was aged in her 30s was found unresponsive following an attack in St. Patrick's Street on the evening of Sunday, December 1. She was taken to Cork University Hospital with serious injuries, where she died yesterday, (December 4), Gardaí have … [Read more...] about Woman dies in hospital days after serious assault in Cork city

FIRST look images have been released for a new horror comedy series which is due to air next month. Video Nasty will be broadcasted on BBC Northern Ireland, BBC Three and BBC iPlayer in January. It tells the story of three mostly normal - but kind of weird - teenagers who go on an epic quest to complete a cult horror VHS collection. Horror comedy Video Nasty is set to be … [Read more...] about First look images revealed for new horror comedy led by Irish cast

GARDAÍ seized illegal drugs worth more than €105k during a raid on a house in Co. Cork. Officer attached to the Togher Drugs unit in County Cork discovered €105,700 worth of drugs during a raid on a home in Carrigaline on December 3. The drugs seized in Cork “Gardaí executed a search under warrant at approximately 9:30pm at a domestic residence,” they confirmed. “During the … [Read more...] about Cocaine, ketamine and MDMA among drugs worth €105k found at home in Cork

IRISH author Marian Keyes is “beside herself” with excitement after the BBC acquired the rights to a television drama series based on her books. Newly commissioned The Walsh Sisters will be based on popular novels by the Limerick-born and Cork-raised writer. The series revolves around the chaotic, dysfunctional but loveable Walsh family, which includes five sisters, a devout … [Read more...] about Marian Keyes ‘beside herself’ with excitement as popular novels adapted for TV drama