A GAA club in Kerry has paid tribute after one of its players died following a collision in the county. Seán Scanlon died after the van he was driving was involved in a single vehicle collision on a local road at Kilurly, Ballinskelligs at around 2am on Sunday, November 17. The young man, who is aged in his 20s, was seriously injured in the incident and brought to University … [Read more...] about ‘Devastated’ GAA club leads tributes after young man dies following early morning collision
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Woman dies following collision where two pedestrians were hit
A WOMAN has died following a collision in west Belfast which left two pedestrians injured. On Saturday, November 9 two people who were walking in the Hannahstown Hill area at around 6.50pm were struck by a car which was involved in a two-vehicle collision. “Police received a report, shortly after 6.50pm, that two pedestrians had been struck by a vehicle in the Hannahstown Hill … [Read more...] about Woman dies following collision where two pedestrians were hit
Taoiseach urges Ukrainians to ‘stay strong’ as sombre 1,000 days of war milestone falls
TODAY marks 1,000 days since the outbreak of war in Ukraine. The sombre milestone was marked in Ireland by Taoiseach Simon Harris, who pledged to stand with the nation for "as long as it takes". “Today, Tuesday November 19, 2024, marks 1,000 days of Russia’s horrific war against our friends in Ukraine,” he said in a statement. “The destruction and loss of life inflicted by … [Read more...] about Taoiseach urges Ukrainians to ‘stay strong’ as sombre 1,000 days of war milestone falls
50 Years Later, Families of the Birmingham Pub Bombings Still Campaigning for the Truth
By Brian Dooley
Families of the victims of the November 1974 IRA Birmingham pub bombings say that British authorities are deliberately obstructing their search for the truth about what happened that night, and denying their rights to accountability. Between March 1973 and November 1974, the IRA exploded hundreds of bombs across Britain, including several attacks on Birmingham. In 1974, … [Read more...] about 50 Years Later, Families of the Birmingham Pub Bombings Still Campaigning for the Truth
Three people held in bedroom as masked gang burgled Co. Down house
THREE people were held in a bedroom while a masked gang burgled a house in Co. Down last night. Two of the intruders searched the property in Carryduff while a third detained the occupants, before the gang made off with cash and jewellery. Police have now appealed for information as they attempt to track down those responsible for the burglary. "Shortly before 9.45pm, it was … [Read more...] about Three people held in bedroom as masked gang burgled Co. Down house