‘Unimaginable loss’ as three people die in Co. Armagh collision

THREE people have died following a road traffic collision in Co. Tyrone. The three-vehicle collision occurred in the Armagh Road area of Moy last night. It brings to seven the number of people who died on Ireland's roads on Saturday. Sinn Féin councillor John Óg O'Kane described the tragedy as an 'unimaginable loss', while party colleague Dáire Hughes said it was … [Read more...] about ‘Unimaginable loss’ as three people die in Co. Armagh collision

A WOMAN has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing incident in Co. Armagh. On Saturday evening, police responded to an incident in the Lord Lurgan Park area on Lurgan. A man was taken to hospital for treatment, while a woman was arrested. Police have now confirmed that a 25-year-old woman has been charged with attempted murder. The woman is expected to appear … [Read more...] about Woman charged with attempted murder after stabbing incident in Co. Armagh

A POLICE OFFICER who was one of the first responders to the 2017 terror attack on London Bridge has been dismissed for making offensive comments about Travellers. DC Mark Luker of the British Transport Police (BTP) used the word 'pikey' in several messages on a work WhatsApp group, including referring to someone as a 'pikey liaison'. He also used the word 'dags' — in reference … [Read more...] about London Bridge attack officer sacked over derogatory WhatsApp comments about Travellers

ANDY FARRELL said the respect his players have for one another and the lack of egos in the changing room helped his side to a record-breaking 42-21 win over England at Twickenham. Ireland came into the Six Nations clash after being soundly beaten in France and scraping past Italy in Dublin but they ran in five tries against the hosts on Saturday. Ireland were 22-0 up as the … [Read more...] about Farrell cites respect and lack of egos after Ireland romp to Six Nations victory over England

A MAN has been arrested after a teenage girl died following a hit-and-run incident in Co. Meath. The collision occurred on the N51 Slane Road, Navan at around 8.20pm on Saturday. "A 16-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a car, which failed to remain at the scene," read a statement from An Garda Síochána. "The girl was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda but was … [Read more...] about Arrest after teenage girl dies in Co. Meath hit-and-run incident