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Irish Daily Mirror
5 hours ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Gardaí hit tractor driver with points and fine after catching illegal tint
A tractor driver was issued penalty points and a fine after Gardaí spotted their window tint was not at a legal level. Cavan Gardaí pulled the tractor driver near Kingscourt after they spotted the tinted windows. After texting, officers found the windows only allowed 30 per cent of light to pass through. As per the law, 65 per cent of light must be able to pass through the window of a vehicle, however, the tractor was found to be in breach of that regulation. The driver was hit with both penalty points and a fine following the stop. A Garda spokesperson said: 'We pulled in the driver of this tractor near Kingscourt, Co. Cavan to test the tint on the front and driver side windows. 'The legally required minimum is 65 per cent. These tested 30 per cent. Has to be sorted before it's driven again, and the driver was issued points and a fine.' The traffic stop caused discourse surrounding the necessity of issuing penalty points and a fine following the incident. The Garda spokesperson wrote: 'We're pleased to see that this post about one of our all too many day-to-day detections for road traffic offences has gotten the important conversation going on matters of road safety. That's the objective.' They added in another comment: 'This driver was travelling on a public road. By tinting your vehicle's windows within the legal parameters as set out in the Road Traffic Act, we'll have one less offence to enforce in our work to keep all road users safe.' Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Irish Times
6 hours ago
- Irish Times
Gardaí investigating death of man found on road in Cork
Gardaí are investigating the death of a man found unresponsive on a road in Co Cork . Officers were alerted to the discovery of the man, aged in his 70s, in the Kildarra area of Bandon shortly before 6.30am on Saturday. The man was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later and his body was taken to Cork University Hospital. The corner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged. READ MORE Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward. In particular, they are seeking information regarding a male observed cycling on roads in the vicinity of Kildarra in the early hours of Saturday. A spokeswoman said: 'Additionally, any road users who may have camera footage including dashcam and were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make it available to gardai. 'Anyone with any information is asked to contact Bandon Garda Station on 023 885 2200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.' - PA
Sunday World
7 hours ago
- Sunday World
Funeral details announced for young mother found dead at Limerick hotel
Clodagh Ferguson (25) will be laid to rest following her sudden death at the Clayton Hotel. Funeral arrangements were announced Saturday for a young mother of one who was found dead at a hotel in Limerick City last Wednesday. Clodagh Ferguson, (25), from Mill Road, Corbally, Limerick, was pronounced deceased at the Clayton Hotel, at around 10.20pm, on July 16th. The Garda Press Office said Thursday that 'Gardaí assisted emergency services with a medical emergency at a premises in Limerick City, Wednesday 16th July 2025' and that 'a woman was pronounced deceased by ambulance personnel'. A post mortem was conducted and Gardaí do not suspect foul play in Ms Ferguson's death. The late Clodagh Ferguson. Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 19th Ms Ferguson's family stated in an online notice Saturday: 'It is with broken hearts we announce the death of our beloved and cherished Clodagh Ferguson, Meadow brook, Mill Road, Corbally, Limerick, on July 16th 2025, unexpectedly.' The notice stated that Ms Ferguson's remains would repose at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, Monday, July 21st, from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Ms Ferguson's funeral mass will take place at 1pm at St John's Cathedral, Cathedral Place, Limerick City followed by cremation at Shannon Crematorium, Shannon Co Clare. The Ferguson family requested 'no flowers please' and that 'donations, if desired' could be made to 'Adapt House', Limerick. 'To respect the family's wishes at this time the House is Strictly Private at all times. 'To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die'', concluded the notice. Hundreds of people posted tributes and condolences to Ms Ferguson on social media. One friend wrote: 'Rest in Peace gorgeous girl thinking of your little boy and your family at this time so heartbreaking.' Another stated: 'RIP Clodagh I hope you have found peace and that your little boy and family have the strength to get through this heartbreaking time xx'. Another posted: 'Rest in peace with the angels. My condolences to your family friends and relatives. May God watch over them all.' Another woman described Ms Ferguson as 'another angel gone too soon'. 'Fly high and free condolences to her family give them strength at this sad time just heart breaking,' the woman added. Reliable sources said a post mortem would be carried out on the woman's body Thursday to assist authorities in the cause of her death. Ms Ferguson is survived by her mother Sonia, son Dylan, Dylan's father Dominic, sisters Allida and Abi, and grandparents Ann and Tom O'Halloran and Chris Ferguson.
