Two hijackers, who forced a Libyan plane to divert to Malta, have freed all 118 passengers and crew. The men had claimed they were carrying grenades, and are believed to…
PLANE HIJACKED OVER MEDITERRANEAN
FIRE DESTROYS FORTWILLIAM HOUSE IN CORK
A fire in county Cork has destroyed a Georgian building on the grounds of the Clayton Silver Springs Hotel. No one was injured in the blaze which took several hours…
SOME PASSENGERS LEAVE HIJACKED MALTA PLANE
Maltese authorities say a Libyan airliner has landed in Malta after being hijacked. There are 118 people on board – although some passengers are now being allowed to leave. Local…
CHRISTMAS BRINGS OUT THE BEST IN THE IRISH
A new survey has found that over half of us are more charitable during Christmas than any other time of the year. iReach found that women tend to be more…
CHRISTMAS MARKET SUSPECT KILLED IN SHOOTOUT IN ITALY
Berlin terror suspect Anis Amri has been shot dead in Milan, according to the Italian government. The Tunisian man drew a gun on police and shot an officer when he…
SUSPECT IDENTIFIED IN BERLIN TRUCK ATTACK
German officials have confirmed the fingerprints of a terror suspect have been found on a lorry, driven into shoppers at a Christmas market. A Europe-wide manhunt’s continuing for Tunisian Anis…
CHRISTMAS BUSY TIME FOR CHILDLINE
More than a thousand children in distress will call Childline this Christmas Day. Every year volunteers take calls from scared, neglected, sad and lonely children. The ISPCC says unfortunately Christmas…
QUEEN’S ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS DUE TO ILLNESS
In the UK the Queen and Prince Philip are on their way to Sandringham for Christmas – by helicopter. They were due to make their annual trip to Norfolk by…
IRISH PEOPLE LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF EU LIFE
A new survey shows Irish people are most optimistic about the future of the EU. According to the latest Eurobarometer poll, optimism about the future of the EU is highest…
Councillor warns against fly tipping in Wexford
The Chairman of Wexford County Council, Councillor Paddy Kavanagh has hit out at those who dump rubbish out of vehicles as they drive along. The problem of fly tipping has…
Wexford Youths fixture list for First Division released
Wexford Youths now know their faith as the fixture list for the First Division has been revealed. Youths will kick off their campaign with a trip to Cobh Ramblers on…
Congratulations to Jim Bolger – Outstanding Achievement Award Winner for December
Jim Bolger, racehorse trainer and breeder, Beechy Park, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow holds a hurling match on an annual basis to raise funds for cancer research. Jim has a love and…
