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Man with Down syndrome ‘thrilled’ at election to senior position in Fianna Fail

A young man from Co Westmeath has said he is “overwhelmed” and “overjoyed” at becoming the first person with Down syndrome to be elected to a senior position in a political party in Ireland. Fintan Bray was voted into Fianna Fail’s National ...

03 Oct 2022 at 18:21

National News

Desecration of wreaths and tributes at site of atrocity condemned

The desecration of wreaths and tributes at the site of a Troubles atrocity in Co Down has been condemned. Wreaths, memorial crosses and floral tributes were desecrated at Narrow Water where 18 British soldiers died in an IRA bomb attack in ...

26 Sept 2022 at 00:08

National News

Two men charged after delivery van hijacked

Two men have been charged after the hijacking of a delivery van in Newtownards, Co Down. Police said the incident happened on Georges Street shortly before 5pm on Friday. A man, 39, has been charged with a number of offences including ...

07 Aug 2022 at 22:50

Politicians urged to step up efforts to break impasse in tribute to Lord Trimble

National News

‘David Trimble funeral should provide inspiration to break political impasse’

Mourners at the funeral of Lord Trimble have heard an appeal for Northern Ireland’s political leaders to redouble their efforts to break the Stormont impasse as a tribute to the peace process architect. Prime Minister Boris Johnson ...

01 Aug 2022 at 19:44

National News

'It's about saving lives' - Gardai launch initiative to combat excessive speeding

An Garda Síochána are conducting an enforcement initiative over twenty four hours to combat excessive or inappropriate speeding on Irish roads. During the course of the operation, drivers will be reminded of the dangers of ...

01 Mar 2022 at 11:04

National News

Hundreds of cars caught speeding in first five hours of National Slow Down Day

Hundreds of cars have been caught speeding in the first five hours of National Slow Down Day today (Thursday June 2). According to Gardai, 209 vehicles were found to be travelling at excess speed out of a total 40,917 ...

02 Jun 2022 at 15:54

National News

Fewer than 0.5% of vehicles caught speeding in first 12 hours of Slow Down Day

The speed of over 100,000 vehicles was checked by An Garda Síochána during the first twelve hours of National Slow Down Day. Between 7am and 7pm yesterday (Thursday June 2), Gardai detected 486 vehicles out of 108,...

03 Jun 2022 at 11:17

National News

Witnesses sought after Co Down man attacked with knives and hammers

A man has been injured after being attacked by six men armed with knives and hammers in Newtownards, Co Down, Northern Irish police have said. The incident happened outside a property in the Upper Movilla Street ...

29 Aug 2022 at 16:23

National News

Hammer attack by masked gang in NI leaves man in his 20s with serious injuries

A man sustained serious injuries when he was attacked in Co Down by a gang of masked men armed with hammers and iron bars. The assault took place in The Brae in Ballygowan, close to the Blackwater Heights area, ...

09 Jan 2023 at 15:58

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Down Syndrome Ireland's Kildare branch seeking new premises

The Kildare branch of Down Syndrome Ireland is seeking a new premises. The branch, which is run by a committee of volunteer parents under the governance of Down Syndrome Ireland, said that from 2015, it moved ...

29 Nov 2022 at 21:05

Northern Ireland

Narrow Water bridge project moves to tender stage

The Irish government has announced a tender process for a new cross-border bridge linking the Mourne Mountains to the Cooley Peninsula. The three million euro bridge connecting Omeath in Co Louth and Narrow ...

18 Nov 2022 at 12:00

Sport

Jim McGuinness close to agreeing inter-county management return

Jim McGuinness is set for a sensational return to inter-county GAA - as part of a new management team for the Down senior football team. It is understood that McGuinness is close to finalising an agreement ...

09 Nov 2021 at 16:04

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