Tag: Local News


  • Man released without charge in Ryan Gibbons murder investigation in Kildare

    Man released without charge in Ryan Gibbons murder investigation in Kildare

    Kildare murder investigation update The investigation into the fatal assault that claimed the life of Ryan Gibbons in Kildare town is progressing with new developments. Gardaí have confirmed that a man in his late teens who was arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday morning has been released without charge. The decision comes after a period…

  • Island Bay Fire: Large Blaze Rips Through Wellington Property

    Island Bay Fire: Large Blaze Rips Through Wellington Property

    Urgent Fire Breach in Island Bay Sparks Quick Response Emergency crews are dealing with a significant fire that ripped through a property in Island Bay, Wellington. As authorities work to contain the blaze, the incident has caused smoke to blanket parts of the suburb, prompting advice for residents to keep doors and windows shut and…

  • Tragic Road Collision in Co Galway Claims Life of Man in His 30s

    Tragic Road Collision in Co Galway Claims Life of Man in His 30s

    A man in his 30s dies in Co Galway road crash A man in his 30s has died following a road crash in County Galway in the early hours of this morning, police said. The incident, which involved a single vehicle, occurred in [location placeholder] and the man, who was travelling alone, was pronounced dead…

  • Cork man facing charges after alleged threatening incident at Kerry hotel

    Cork man facing charges after alleged threatening incident at Kerry hotel

    Overview of the Case A 31-year-old man from Cork appeared before the court in connection with an incident at a hotel in County Kerry. The defendant, Henry Foott, whose address is listed as Newbury, Mallow, faced multiple charges arising from an alleged confrontation with hotel staff, as well as separate drugs-related offences stemming from an…

  • Invasive Portuguese Millipede Spreads Beyond Wellington: What Homeowners Should Know

    Invasive Portuguese Millipede Spreads Beyond Wellington: What Homeowners Should Know

    Overview: A Stubborn Pest Reaches New Ground The invasive Portuguese millipede, a scaly black and cylindrical culprit that has unsettled residents along Wellington’s south coast, has been reported outside the initial hotspot. Entomologists and local authorities say the species is expanding its range, carried by weather patterns, human activity, and its own prolific reproduction. For…

  • Arrest Made on Suspicion of Attempted Murder in Dungannon

    Arrest Made on Suspicion of Attempted Murder in Dungannon

    Overview A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident in Dungannon, Co Tyrone. A woman in her 40s suffered serious injuries and was found at a residence this morning. Police confirmed that officers responded to the report and subsequently detained a suspect as part of the ongoing investigation. What Happened…

  • Four Children Hospitalised After Fireworks Thrown at Asylum Seekers Facility in Drogheda

    Four Children Hospitalised After Fireworks Thrown at Asylum Seekers Facility in Drogheda

    Incident details and location In Drogheda, County Louth, a night of fear ended with four children, including a baby, being taken to hospital after fireworks were thrown into a building housing people applying for international protection. Gardaí (Irish police) were alerted to the incident on Friday night, and officers began an investigation into the events…

  • Blood-soaked parcel shocks North East man awaiting badge

    Blood-soaked parcel shocks North East man awaiting badge

    Unsettling delivery incident shocks local resident A North East man has spoken about a disturbing experience after a parcel arrived at his home that was described as being covered in blood. The incident has left him feeling disgusted and anxious as he awaits the delivery of a collector’s badge he had been eagerly anticipating. What…

  • Blood-stained parcel shocks North East resident

    Blood-stained parcel shocks North East resident

    What happened to the Stanley man? A resident of Stanley in the North East has described feeling disgusted and anxious after receiving a postal parcel that arrived “covered in blood.” The unexpected discovery occurred as the man was awaiting a routine delivery, only to find that the post item was unfit for normal handling and…

  • Man killed after car strike on N83 in Co Galway

    Man killed after car strike on N83 in Co Galway

    Tragic incident on the N83 Tuam Road in Co Galway A man in his eighties has died after being struck by a car on the N83, Tuam Road, at Peake in Loughgeorge, Co Galway. Emergency services were called to the scene on Friday afternoon following the collision. Gardaí and emergency responders arrived to find the…