A TEENAGE girl has died following a single-vehicle collision in Co. Wicklow. The girl was a passenger in the car when the collision occurred shortly before 5am on Sunday at Slaney Park in Baltinglass. She was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car, a male teenager, has been arrested on suspicion of offences under the Road Traffic Act. He is currently being … [Read more...] about Arrest after teenage girl dies in collision in Co. Wicklow
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Encampment in support of Palestine forces TCD to close Book of Kells Experience
AN ONGOING protest in support of Palestine in the grounds of Trinity College Dublin (TCD) has forced the university to close several facilities, including the Book of Kells Experience. The protest began on Friday evening, resulting in the university limiting access to the campus to staff and students only. Around 70 protestors are involved in the demonstration, while images … [Read more...] about Encampment in support of Palestine forces TCD to close Book of Kells Experience
Young woman dies after falling at Cliffs of Moher
A WOMAN has died after falling at the Cliffs of Moher in Co. Clare. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon while the woman, aged in her 20s, was visiting the popular tourist attraction with friends. According to RTÉ News, the Coast Guard, RNLI and members of An Garda Síochána responded to the incident. The woman's body was recovered from the water at around 3pm by an RNLI … [Read more...] about Young woman dies after falling at Cliffs of Moher
Pensioner assaulted during attempted hijacking in Co. Down
A PENSIONER has been assaulted during an attempted hijacking in Co. Down. The incident occurred in Dromore during the early hours of Saturday morning. Police say the victim, a man in his 70s, was left distressed by the incident and are now appealing for information. "It was reported that a man aged in his 70s left his home in the Beech Grove area at around 12.30am to move his … [Read more...] about Pensioner assaulted during attempted hijacking in Co. Down
Man nailed to fence in ‘sinister attack’ in Co. Antrim
POLICE have condemned a 'sinister attack' in Co. Antrim in which a man was nailed to a fence. The incident, which also saw two vehicles set on fire, occurred in Bushmills in the early hours of Sunday morning. Police say they are linking graffiti on a nearby wall to the attack as they appeal for information. "This was a sinister attack which has left this man with potentially … [Read more...] about Man nailed to fence in ‘sinister attack’ in Co. Antrim