DUBLIN'S tram system faced disruption on Saturday evening after a vehicle was driven on to the tracks. The Luas Red Line suffered significant delays following the incident, which occurred near the Blackhorse stop shortly after 7pm last night. Services later returned to normal after a crane was used to lift the vehicle from the tracks. "A reckless motorist has embedded their car … [Read more...] about Luas services disrupted after vehicle driven on to tracks
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Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh hailed as ‘grandfather’ to the nation as he is laid to rest
LEGENDARY GAA commentator Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh was described as the 'grandfather' to the nation as he was laid to rest in his native Co. Kerry on Saturday. Ó Muircheartaigh's coffin was draped in a Kerry flag as it was carried into St Mary's Church in Dingle. While those gathered heard of Ó Muircheartaigh's love for the county, Fr Michael Moynihan explained how the … [Read more...] about Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh hailed as ‘grandfather’ to the nation as he is laid to rest
Man jailed after pleading guilty to terrorism-related offences
A MAN who was found in possession of a British Army member's vehicle registration has been handed a 30-month sentence. Gabriel Meehan, 45, pleaded guilty to terrorism-related offences in connection with an attack at Enniskillen Police Station in 2021, which was claimed by the Continuity IRA. He was also sentenced over a number of security alerts between March 13-19, 2021, and … [Read more...] about Man jailed after pleading guilty to terrorism-related offences
Teen killed in collision between bus and e-scooter on Irish road
A TEENAGER has died from injuries sustained when a bus and an e-scooter collided in Co. Waterford. The incident happened at around 1.10am this morning on the R680 Cork Road. The 15-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, while a second boy, who was also travelling on the e-scooter, was seriously injured. He has been taken to Waterford University Hospital with serious … [Read more...] about Teen killed in collision between bus and e-scooter on Irish road
Irish government appoints chair for inquiry into epilepsy drug which causes birth defects
THE Irish Government has appointed a chairperson for an inquiry into the use of an epilepsy drug which can cause birth defects if taken by pregnant women. Brid O’Flaherty will lead the review into the use of sodium valproate – which is known as Epilim – in Ireland. Regularly prescribed for the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder, the drug can cause serious birth defects … [Read more...] about Irish government appoints chair for inquiry into epilepsy drug which causes birth defects