A MAN who was attacked in Dublin over the bank holiday weekend has died in hospital. Aged in his 30s, the man was seriously assaulted outside a house in Clondalkin at around 10.15pm on Saturday, March 30. He was critically injured in the attack in the Grange View Way area and was receiving treatment for his injuries at Tallaght Hospital where he died yesterday afternoon, the … [Read more...] about Man attacked in Dublin over the bank holiday weekend dies in hospital
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Police investigate ‘extremely reckless’ arson attack on house with four people inside
POLICE are investigating an arson attack which took place on a house with four people inside in the early hours of this morning. PSNI offices were called to reports of a fire at a property in the Winters Grove area of Omagh in Co. Tyrone at around 3.45am today. It is believed that the fire was started by an accelerant being poured through the letterbox of the front door of the … [Read more...] about Police investigate ‘extremely reckless’ arson attack on house with four people inside
More than 600 new prison spaces to be created to hold ‘those who cause damage and misery’ in Ireland
A FUNDING injection of £93m will see 670 additional prison spaces created in Ireland it was confirmed today. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has secured the additional funding for justice projects undertaken from 2024 to 2026, which will include plans to extend Ireland’s prison estate. “Today’s announcement of additional funding means we have a plan to ensure our prison … [Read more...] about More than 600 new prison spaces to be created to hold ‘those who cause damage and misery’ in Ireland
‘TERRIBLE TRAGEDY’: Funeral of mother and two daughters killed in horror collision takes place
THE funeral of a mother and her two daughters who were killed in a collision in Co. Mayo last week is underway today. Una Bowden, 47, Ciara Bowden, 14, and nine-year-old Saoirse Bowden were killed when their car was involved in a collision with a lorry on the N17 in Castlegar, outside Claremorris. Una Bowden, left, with her daughters Saoirse, 9, and Ciara, 14 Mrs Bowden's … [Read more...] about ‘TERRIBLE TRAGEDY’: Funeral of mother and two daughters killed in horror collision takes place
Three deaths on Irish roads over bank holiday weekend brings total fatalities to 58 this year
SOME 58 people have been killed on Ireland’s roads so far in 2024 newly released figures reveal. That is 16 more lives that have been lost in collisions this year than at the same point last year. Three of those deaths occurred over the Easter bank holiday weekend, the Gardaí has confirmed. “Throughout the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend, an extensive Garda Roads Policing Operation … [Read more...] about Three deaths on Irish roads over bank holiday weekend brings total fatalities to 58 this year