THREE men have been arrested in Co. Cork as part of an investigation into human trafficking. The men were detained following a series of searches on Saturday morning involving more than 100 gardaí. Following the arrests, gardaí said they were investigating a criminal gang involved in trafficking people into Ireland. "Gardaí are investigating the activities of an Organised Crime … [Read more...] about Three arrested in Co. Cork as part of human trafficking investigation
Three arrested in Co. Cork as part of human trafficking investigation
Elderly woman hospitalised in tractor hit-and-run in Co. Tipperary
GARDAÍ have appealed for information after an elderly woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run involving a tractor in Co. Tipperary. The incident occurred shortly after 3.30pm on Friday in Carrick-on-Suir. The woman, aged in her 80s, was out walking when she was struck at Sean Kelly Square. She was taken to University Hospital Waterford, where she is being treated for … [Read more...] about Elderly woman hospitalised in tractor hit-and-run in Co. Tipperary
‘What a wonderful long life’: Tributes paid following death of 108-year-old Irish woman
FRIENDS and well-wishers have paid tribute following the death of a 108-year-old woman in Co. Cavan. Bridget Tierney died on Wednesday, February 28, “peacefully, in the tender care of her very devoted family, in her 109th year,” her family has confirmed. Born in July 1915, Ms Tierney (née Reilly) was a mother of nine, who had 30 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, and four … [Read more...] about ‘What a wonderful long life’: Tributes paid following death of 108-year-old Irish woman
Warhol exhibition draws record number of visitors to Dublin gallery
AN Andy Warhol Exhibition has proven a record-breaker in Ireland after attracting 135,000 people to a Dublin gallery. The Andy Warhol Three Times Out exhibition was open at the Hugh Lane Gallery from October 6, 2023 to January 28, 2024. During that time it drew a record-breaking 135,000 people to the venue, which is the highest visitor count in the gallery’s history. The … [Read more...] about Warhol exhibition draws record number of visitors to Dublin gallery
Stakeknife: No prosecutions secured following lengthy Operation Kenova investigation
NO prosecutions have been secured following a lengthy investigation into the Troubles-era practices of a former double agent known as Stakeknife. Operation Kenova has been underway at Northern Ireland’s Public Prosecution Service (PPS) since 2016. It was set up to investigate the practices of the head of the IRA’s internal security unit, Freddie Scappaticci, who was also … [Read more...] about Stakeknife: No prosecutions secured following lengthy Operation Kenova investigation