IRISH people in Lebanon have been urged by the government to leave the country immediately “while it is still possible to do so”. Tánaiste Micheál Martin, who is Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and for Defence, made the statement ahead of a videoconference meeting of EU Foreign Ministers on the escalating situation in the region. “Our strong advice to Irish citizens in … [Read more...] about Irish citizens urged to leave Lebanon ‘while still possible’
Irish citizens urged to leave Lebanon ‘while still possible’
Police try to locate people who helped woman targeted in knife-point robbery
POLICE have appealed to members of the public to come forward after a woman was robbed at knifepoint in Belfast city centre. The incident, which happened in the May Street and East Bridge Street area on Sunday, September 29, saw a woman approached by a man carrying a large knife. He demanded she hand over her bag, which contained a number of personal belongings. PSNI officers … [Read more...] about Police try to locate people who helped woman targeted in knife-point robbery
London Irish music community ‘proud to stand tall’ as annual festival returns
MEMBERS of the London Irish music community will bring the best of their culture to the capital this month as the annual Return to London Town (RtLT) festival takes place. The event, now in its 26th year, will feature scores of musicians, of all generations, who make up what festival Director Karen Ryan describes as a “very buoyant” session scene that currently exists across … [Read more...] about London Irish music community ‘proud to stand tall’ as annual festival returns
Pensioner killed in collision on Irish road
A MAN has died after the car he was driving was involved in a collision in Kilkenny. The incident happened at 9.30am yesterday morning (September 30) in Smithstown, Mullinavat, Gardaí confirmed in a statement. “The single vehicle collision, involving a car, occurred at approximately 9.30am on the R448,” they said. “The driver of the car, a man aged in his 70s, was fatally … [Read more...] about Pensioner killed in collision on Irish road
‘I wouldn’t be here’: Man thanks two gardaí who saved him from drowning in sea in Co. Galway
A MAN has thanked two gardaí for saving his life after they rescued him from the sea in Co. Galway. Garda Randal Considine and Garda Shane Riddell have also been awarded Commendations with Distinction following the rescue at Kinvara on Thursday, September 19. The pair freed the man, who had become trapped in rocks, moments before the rising tide engulfed him. The man who was … [Read more...] about ‘I wouldn’t be here’: Man thanks two gardaí who saved him from drowning in sea in Co. Galway