TRIBUTES have been paid to a young man who was killed when the car we was driving was involved in a single vehicle collision in Kildare. Jamie Branagan was the sole occupant of the car, which was involved in an incident on the Clane Road (R403) in Celbridge at around 10.30pm on Tuesday, August 6. The 19-year-old, who lived in Oldtown Mill in Celbridge, was pronounced dead at … [Read more...] about ‘A truly great young man’: Teen killed in Kildare collision named
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PSNI requests support from police officers across UK as riots continue in Belfast
THE Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has requested officers from across Britain to support its teams as they respond to ongoing riots in Belfast. There has been consistent unrest and violent disorder in the city since the weekend when an anti-immigration demonstration erupted into rioting. Three further nights of rioting have followed, with the PSNI now stretched to … [Read more...] about PSNI requests support from police officers across UK as riots continue in Belfast
Gardaí investigate threat made to Taoiseach’s family
GARDAÍ are investigating a threat made against Taoiseach Simon Harris in a social media post over the weekend. The post, which referred to the Taoiseach and his family and was published on Instagram, is now the subject of an investigation the police force has confirmed. Responding to the incident, Mr Harris said there would be “no place” for those who make online threats to … [Read more...] about Gardaí investigate threat made to Taoiseach’s family
Irish landscape architect Peter Donegan set to appear in Room to Improve charity special
IRISH landscape architect Peter Donegan makes his return to television screens later this year on a charity special of Room to Improve. The designer will work alongside the London based, Irish-founded landscape contractors Maylim for a one off double episode of the Irish TV show, which is hosted by build architect Dermot Bannon. Donegan was tasked with creating the garden as … [Read more...] about Irish landscape architect Peter Donegan set to appear in Room to Improve charity special
Police investigating murder of Bobbie McKee issue new appeal for information
POLICE investigating the murder of a man in Co. Down have appealed to the public for information today. Detectives from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team are investigating the murder of Bobbie McKee, who was found dead in a house in the Newcastle Road area of Kilkeel on Thursday, March 21. His wife, who was also in the house at the time of the attack, recevied serious head … [Read more...] about Police investigating murder of Bobbie McKee issue new appeal for information