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The Irish Sun
4 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Woman, 74, killed in horror Donegal crash between car & van named locally as mum-of-four amid ongoing witness appeal
A WOMAN who died following a collision between a car and a van in Co Donegal last night has been named locally. The The late Ms Hamilton was a mother-of-four. She is the seventh person to die on Donegal's roads this year. Ms Hamilton was involved in a crash which occurred at Bunlin Bridge on the Milford to Cranford Road at around 7.30pm. The mother-of-four was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Read more in News Her body was removed to Letterkenny University Hospital for post-mortem examination. The driver of the van, a man aged in his 50s, was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The road where the crash occurred reopened this afternoon at 4pm following an examination by forensic collision investigators. Most read in The Irish Sun Head of the Garda Road Traffic Corps in Co Donegal, Inspector Sean McDaid, appealed for any witnesses to the crash to come forward. A statement read: "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the R245 at Bunlin Bridge, Milford, Co. Donegal, this evening Friday 30th May 2025. Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads "The incident, involving a car and a van, occurred at approximately 7.30pm. "A female driver, aged in her 70s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. "Her body has been removed to Letterkenny University Hospital where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course. "The male driver of the van, aged in his 50s, was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries. "There were no other injuries reported. "The road remains closed at this time pending examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place. "Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 7.15pm and 7.45pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardai. "Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milford Garda Station on (074) 9153060, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. "Investigations are ongoing." 1 Mum-of-four Susan Hamilton, 74, from Manorcunningham has been named as the tragic victim of a crash in Donegal Credit: Brian Lawless/PA Wire
The Irish Sun
4 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Truck driver, 23, remanded over allegedly smuggling 2 people into country after men found during Rosslare Europort check
A ROMANIAN man has been remanded in custody charged with smuggling two men through Rosslare Europort in Co Wexford. Roberto Nichitean, 23, from Advertisement The accused, dressed in a dark jumper and trousers, sat in the body of the He was charged with assisting the entry of Detective Garda Stephen Burke of Wexford Det Burke told the court that the accused made no reply when the charge was put to him. Advertisement READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS Defence Counsel, Ross Pratt-O'Brien, BL, instructed by solicitor Maria Murphy, said there would be no application for bail this evening. He said an application for bail would be made next Tuesday. Judge O'Leary remanded the accused in custody to appear before Mr Pratt-O'Brien applied for free legal aid, which was granted. Advertisement Most read in Irish News Also granted was an application for an interpreter. The truck driver was arrested by gardai in Wexford after cops and customs officials found two men hiding in a truck at Rosslare Europort on Friday morning. INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED Gardai launched an investigation after the discovery of the men concealed in the truck at 8am on Friday morning at the port. Gardai, along with Customs and Revenue officials, located the two males during an immigration check. Advertisement Both men were assessed by medical personnel. It is understood the two males are currently in a provision centre in Citywest, All circumstances of the incident are being investigated by Gardai attached to Wexford Garda Station, supported by the Garda National Immigration Bureau. Investigating officers have appealed to anyone with any information in relation to the incident to come forward. Advertisement 1 Roberto Nichitean appeared before Judge John O'Leary at a special sitting of Wexford District Court today Credit: Jim Campbell
The Irish Sun
5 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Cop hospitalised after e-bike hit-and-run in Dublin as driver ‘accelerated striking the Garda' when told to dismount
A GARDA was rushed to the hospital after being struck by an e-bike in a hit-and-run incident in Dublin. The officer went to speak to the two males on the e-bike, who drove away and struck the member at approximately 2:30pm yesterday afternoon. The incident took place in Porterstown Park in While on a routine patrol, the officer responded to a report of an e-bike causing a disturbance in the area. The male cop then approached two males on the e-bike, directing them to dismount. The e-bike then accelerated and struck the Garda, who was taken to the READ MORE ON GARDA The driver and passenger of the e-bike failed to remain at the scene. In a statement, a spokesperson said: "Gardai are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward. "Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the area at the time is asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. Most read in The Irish Sun "Anyone with any information is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station on (01) 6667000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station. "Investigations are ongoing." Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads Separately, a teenager has been arrested following The incident occurred at a home in Firhill, Parteen around 6.15pm, May 30. A number of The woman, aged in her 70s, was taken to University Hospital CAR FOUND IN DITCH Cops confirmed her injuries are thought to be non-life threatening. The car was found in the Clonard area of Parteen where it had crashed into a ditch. The arrested teenager has been referred to the Youth Diversion Programme and a file will be prepared for the DPP. Gardai are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward. They are appealing to anyone with camera footage, including dash-cam, who were travelling on the R464 near Parteen Village and the Clonard area of Parteen. 1 A cops was injured while responding to a report of an e-bike disturbance in Dublin Credit: Alamy
Irish Daily Mirror
10 hours ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Large handbag woman causes havoc in town centre as gardai attend scene
A woman was arrested after she attacked shoppers with a large handbag, lay on a road for 15 minutes and brought a town to gridlock. The incident happened in Drogheda at around 7pm on Friday as locals were out enjoying the glorious evening sunshine. Eyewitnesses said the woman just went berserk on West Street and appeared to knock a tray of drinks out of a waiter's hand as he was bringing an order to customers outside a local restaurant. One man said: "She then started running down the street whacking people she passed by with her handbag for no reason whatsoever. Many shoppers seeing what was going on ran away to the other side of the road for safety. "She proceeded to lay on the ground at a junction between West Street, Duke Street and Stockwell Street and drivers could not move for at least 15 to 20 minutes. "The whole town effectively became gridlocked. Some drivers got really angry and tried to move her but every time they did, she kept running back to lie on the ground. She literally caused chaos for no reason whatsoever. People were shocked by her behaviour." Gardai arrived on the scene and had to drive up a one way street to arrest the woman. The woman was then taken into custody and taken away to Drogheda Garda Station. The eyewitness added: "I never seen anything like it before. We were all out having a good time and this woman just caused chaos. She frightened a lot of people by her behaviour. It took at least another half or so before the traffic started moving and the town centre got back to normal." Gardai in a statement said they responded to a report of a public order incident at West Street, Drogheda after 7pm on Friday, May 30. A female in her 30s was arrested under the Public Order Act and detained at a Garda station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. She has since been charged and is due to appear before Drogheda District Court at a later date.
Dublin Live
19 hours ago
- Dublin Live
Bomb squad rush to Tallaght home after suspect device found
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Gardai and the Army bomb squad rushed to a home in Tallaght today after a suspect device was found. The device, along with ammunition, were uncovered at a home in Tymon North at around 4pm this afternoon. A cordon was established around the area but, upon inspection, the device was deemed non-explosive. The cordon was then lifted, and the scene was cleared by just after 8pm. The device and ammunition have been removed from the scene. A garda spokeswoman said: "Gardaí were alerted to the discovery of a suspect device and ammunition at a residence in Tallaght, Dublin 24, at around 4pm today, Friday 30th May 2025. A cordon was established by Gardaí and the Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal team attended the scene. "The device and ammunition was deemed non-viable and the cordon was subsequently lifted. The device and ammunition were removed from the scene. "Enquiries are ongoing." A Defence Forces spokeswoman added: "The Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit responded to a request from An Garda Siochána to deal with an item of ordnance located at a residential property. "On inspection the device was deemed to be non-explosive in nature. Team were on site from 7.35pm to 8.20pm approx." Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
