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THE families of those who died in the Creeslough explosion in Co. Donegal have called on the Irish Government to hold a public inquiry into the tragedy. The devastating incident at the Applegreen station on October 7, 2022, killed 10 people – aged between five and 59 years old. The victims of the Creeslough tragedy (Pic: Phoenix Law) They were Robert Garwe and his five-year-old … [Read more...] about Families of Creeslough explosion victims call for public inquiry into the tragedy

TAOISEACH Simon Harris has confirmed Ireland’s commitment to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Irish leader is due to meet with President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas today. It is their first in-person meeting since Ireland recognised the State of Palestine in May this year and it comes against the backdrop of an ongoing human … [Read more...] about Taoiseach confirms Ireland’s commitment to ‘two-state solution’ in meeting with Palestinian President

A NEW law now in effect in Ireland introduces an on-the-spot €2k fine for anyone caught selling vapes or nicotine products at children’s events. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly signed the legislation into law this week, with the fine now applicable for the offence of selling tobacco products or nicotine inhaling products at events aimed at children. In March this year, … [Read more...] about New on-the-spot €2k fine for those who sell vapes at children’s events

JOHN CAREY, one of the three founders of the Carey Group construction firm, has died. In a statement, the Carey family confirmed “with great sadness” that he passed away on Sunday, September 22. “John was a dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many,” they said in an emotional tribute to the long-standing businessman who hailed from Co. … [Read more...] about Family pays tribute following death of Carey Group co-founder John Carey

WARNING: This story contains a graphic image below A WOMAN from Co. Tipperary has been banned from owning a dog for life after an animal in her care endured 'needless and preventable' suffering. The 46-year-old from Mullinahone, Co. Tipperary, appeared at Clonmel District Court on September 3 and pleaded guilty to four charges under the Animal Health and Welfare Act. The IPSCA … [Read more...] about Co. Tipperary woman banned from owning dogs for life following pet’s ‘needless and preventable’ suffering