SOME 350 drinking water fountains will be installed in public spaces across Ireland at a cost of €2m. Announced this week, the rollout is designed to reduce the use of plastic bottles by providing widespread public access to drinking water. "Drinking water fountains are a fundamental asset for local communities,” Ossian Smyth, Ireland’s Minister of State with special … [Read more...] about Drinking water fountains to be installed in public spaces across Ireland
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Woman, 23, dies after dog attack in Co. Limerick
A WOMAN has died following a dog attack in Co. Limerick on Tuesday. The incident occurred at around 11.40pm at a property in the Ballyneety area. A statement from gardaí said the 23-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. She has been named locally as Nicole Morey and the incident is reported to have occurred on her birthday. The woman's body was taken to Mid Western … [Read more...] about Woman, 23, dies after dog attack in Co. Limerick
Man found guilty of ‘despicable’ non-recent sex offences
A MAN has been found guilty of a string of non-recent sex offences, included three counts of raping a girl. Stephen Richard Gallagher, 58, of Normandy Avenue in Colchester, Essex, sexually abused three girls, who were aged between 10 and 19 at the time of the offending. He appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday, May 30, where he was found guilty of 10 offences. "The three … [Read more...] about Man found guilty of ‘despicable’ non-recent sex offences
Irish chain Supermac’s claims victory over McDonald’s in trademark battle
IRISH fast food chain Supermac's has claimed victory in a trademark dispute with global giant McDonald's. A ruling from Europe's General Court means McDonald's can no longer exclusively use the Big Mac term in the EU in relation to chicken sandwiches, poultry products or restaurants. Supermac's founder Joe McDonagh said the ruling represented a victory for small businesses, … [Read more...] about Irish chain Supermac’s claims victory over McDonald’s in trademark battle
Searches carried out by police investigating New IRA
SEARCHES are being carried out in Co. Antrim by police investigating the activities of the New IRA. The searches, which are being carried out by detectives from the Terrorism Investigation Unit, are taking place in the Slievenaghy Road area of Rasharkin. According to the BBC, around 20 army personnel are assisting the investigation and are utilising metal detectors and search … [Read more...] about Searches carried out by police investigating New IRA