GARDAÍ are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a woman from Co. Louth and her young son, who have not been seen for a week. Dayla Durnin, 24, and her eight-year-old son Kyran Durnin are reported missing from their home in Drogheda since Friday, August 30. Dayla and Kyran were last seen on Wednesday, August 28, at approximately 11pm. Dayla is described as being 5' 5" … [Read more...] about Appeal for information on mother and young son missing from Co. Louth
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Woman who died in Co. Antrim collision is named
POLICE have named the woman who died in a collision in Co. Antrim on Tuesday as 44-year-old Eileen Thornton. Ms Thornton, who was from the Broughshane area, died in hospital following the incident in Ballymena yesterday evening. "We received a report shortly after 8pm of a single-vehicle collision on the Cushendall Road," said Inspector Cherith Adair from the PSNI. "Officers … [Read more...] about Woman who died in Co. Antrim collision is named
45 arrests made and £3.5m spent on PSNI investigation into race hate violence and disorder
A TOTAL of 45 arrests have been made relating to the disorder and violence which broke out in Northern Ireland in the past month. Of the 45 arrests made, 35 people have been charged, including an 11-year-old boy, for offences linked to the violence which erupted in Belfast in early August in response to the stabbing of three young girls in Southport, England. Providing an … [Read more...] about 45 arrests made and £3.5m spent on PSNI investigation into race hate violence and disorder
Garda mandatory retirement age increased to 62
THE mandatory retirement age of serving garda officers has been increased from 60 to 62 years. Taking effect today, the new regulations come under Ireland’s Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation Act 2024. They also apply to members of the defence forces, firefighters and prison officers, for whom the changes took effect last month. Speaking as the legislation came … [Read more...] about Garda mandatory retirement age increased to 62
Driver dies after car collides with tree
A MAN has died after the car he was driving collided with a tree in Co. Derry, The 35-year-old was the sole occupant of the car - a blue Vauxhall Astra - which was involved in a collision at around 8.40pm last night (September 2). The car hit a tree after leaving the Agivey Road in Kilrea, the PSNI have confirmed this morning. There were no other vehicles involved in the … [Read more...] about Driver dies after car collides with tree