A MAN has been charged after a van was rammed into the gates of several State buildings in Dublin earlier this week. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday morning, during which entrances to buildings including Áras an Uachtaráin and the Houses of the Oireachtas were damaged. RTÉ News reports that David O'Callaghan, from Woodbrook Glen, Bray, Co. Wicklow appeared in … [Read more...] about Man charged after van rams gates of State buildings in Dublin
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Co. Down ferry passengers robbed at knifepoint after accepting life from strangers
TWO passengers on a ferry in Co. Down were robbed at knifepoint after accepting a lift from two people they had meet on board. The Strangford Lough ferry foot passengers, a man and woman aged in their 20s, boarded the vessel at Portaferry bound for Strangford at around 8.45pm on Friday, August 2. While onboard, they were approached by a woman aged in her 30s, who offered them a … [Read more...] about Co. Down ferry passengers robbed at knifepoint after accepting life from strangers
‘Noone is being suspended’ PSNI chief confirms after police officers filmed celebrating Armagh win
NOONE will be suspended or sacked over footage showing PSNI officers celebrating Armagh’s All Ireland win, the chief of the police force has confirmed today. In a statement, PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said while he “does not support what the officers did” those involved would not be disciplined over the incident. Videos circulated online on Sunday evening showing PSNI … [Read more...] about ‘Noone is being suspended’ PSNI chief confirms after police officers filmed celebrating Armagh win
‘A mentor and inspiration’: Tributes following death of popular athletics coach
TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular athletics coach who died unexpectedly at his home in Co. Cork over the weekend. Christopher Harrington died at his home in Waterfall on Sunday, July 28, his family have confirmed. The father-of-five died “unexpectedly at home”, his family said in a statement, adding that he would be “sadly missed” by his large family and wide circle of … [Read more...] about ‘A mentor and inspiration’: Tributes following death of popular athletics coach
Historic Irish pub which was hub for community in Wales rebuilt and reopened
AN historic pub which was once at the centre of an Irish community in Wales has been relocated, rebuilt and reopened to the public. The Vulcan Hotel has been rebuilt and reopened in Cardiff (Pics: Nathan Roach) From 1853 to 2012 The Vulcan Hotel was located at 10 Adam Street in an area then known as Newtown which served the workforce needed to service Cardiff docks. Back then … [Read more...] about Historic Irish pub which was hub for community in Wales rebuilt and reopened