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Ireland: Petrol bombs hurled at police after alleged sexual assault of girl
Violence erupted in Ireland as protesters threw petrol bombs at police officers and set homes on fire, outraged over a sexual assault incident. The unrest followed after the court appearance of the two teenage boys charged with the attempted rape of a teenage girl in the Ballymena town of County Antrim region, according to media reports. According to the Police Service of Northern Ireland, the police officers were attacked with a number of missiles and extensive damage was reported to various properties. Chief Superintendent Sue Steen urged locals to "remain calm and to act responsibly." "Violence and disorder will only place people at greater risk. Our priority is to keep the community safe, and I would appeal to everyone to work with us to bring calm to the area as quickly as possible," she said. According to the Irish media outlet RTE News, the two teenagers charged with attempted rape in connection with a serious sexual assault on a teenage girl in Ballymena on Saturday evening presented before the court virtually. Both are Romanians and spoke through an interpreter during court proceedings. Meanwhile, District Judge Peter King remanded the two teenagers in custody until a further hearing before a youth court in Ballymena on July 2. Reports suggest that thousands of people gathered in Ballymena at a protest in connection with the ongoing court sexual assault case. The peaceful protest eventually turned violent as public disorder broke out in Ballymena. Later, chaos broke out in the streets of the town as masked youths attacked police vehicles and threw projectiles at officers. Furthermore, protestors were engaged in arson and vandalising property by smashing windows. The footage circulating on social media captured a masked man throwing an object at a police van as onlookers stood by. Thick black smoke filled the sky as flames engulfed an area near a house with shattered windows.
The Irish Sun
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Gardai reveal new tool in law crackdown on e-scooters as ‘excellent device' allows for easier check of 20kmh speed rule
GARDAI are now testing e-scooter speeds using a new device. Portable dynamometers - which look like mini treadmills - allow cops to assess whether electric scooters comply with legal speed limits. 2 Gardai are now testing e-scooter speeds using a new device Credit: RTE News collect 2 Portable dynamometers allow cops to assess whether electric scooters comply with legal speed limits Credit: RTE News collect New regulations introduced last year limit the And after being trained in the use of mobile dynamometers, officers are now rolling out a new way of policing electric scooters across the country. Members of the And Inspector Padraig Sutton, of Roads Policing, Limerick, told how a clampdown on e-scooter speeding was needed. Read more in News He said: 'There's lots of e-scooters around Limerick city. Once they conform to the rules, they're a very useful tool for moving around. However, there are quite a number of people who use illegal ones. 'Unfortunately in this jurisdiction, we've had serious injury collisions and also fatalities as a result of e-scooter use.' Top cops plan on purchasing 'a lot more' e-scooter and e-bike speed testing kits, which will be distributed to garda stations across the country. Most read in The Irish Sun Insp Sutton described the machines as a game-changer. He said: 'It's been an excellent device for us, because prior to now, it's very difficult for us to estimate with any accuracy the speed of in of an e-bike or an e-scooter, other than actually using a laser speed device. Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads 'So, it's a very useful and portable machine that we're getting good use of here in the Limerick division. 'Officers can seize an e-scooter and they can bring it back to the station where we can test it, or we can take it out to different parts of the county and set it up and have a mobile checkpoint and target those who are using our roads illegally with devices that really shouldn't be on roads.' The Road Safety Authority welcomed the roll out of the new dynamometers. Research from the RSA suggests that the number of e-scooters on the roads will double in the next year. 'GROWING IN POPULARITY' Currently, it is estimated around four per cent of adults own one. David Martin, from the RSA, told how cops need the dynamometers to police the dramatic increase in e-scooter use. He said: 'It can be a very good way of travelling, particularly around cities. However, we're also seeing a lot of incidents, crashes and collisions. 'They're growing in popularity. But clearly, there's an issue in terms of safety, and it's something that we are concerned about.' RSA commissioned research indicates that one in four have had a crash in the last 12 months, and one in three have had a near miss. Martin continued: 'We welcome this initiative today and think it's a tremendous development. 'The speed limit of 20 kmh - very difficult for the gardai to have checked that in the past. So, this new development really is welcome.'
Dublin Live
22-05-2025
- General
- Dublin Live
Relic of saint found by students at Dublin secondary school
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 Students at a north Dublin secondary school have discovered a relic of a saint that is believed to date back to the second or third century. RTE News reports that a vial of blood of Saint Hilarii was found by a group of students at St Vincent's Secondary School in Glasnevin last week. The discovery was made when the students were moving the school's altar from upstairs down to the hall to prepare for a graduation ceremony. The large parcel was wrapped in paper and had a Latin label. After being brought to the principal's office, a translation of the label suggested it contained the remains of a saint. Principal Máire Quinn sought advice from the National Museum and staff at Glasnevin Cemetery and also contacted the archives of the Edmund Rice Trust of which the former Christian Brothers School is a part of. With everything indicating that the relic was legitimate, the school contacted Catholic Church's Fr William Purcell, who is the owner of more than 2,000 relics. An examination of the relic by Fr Purcell determined that it was a "first class genuine relic of the martyr Hilarii". The vile of blood was visible through the window of the wax sealed box. The altar came to St Vincent's in Glasnevin from O'Connell's School in the city centre over three decades ago but nobody appeared to be aware that the relic was contained inside. 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.
RTÉ News
17-05-2025
- Politics
- RTÉ News
Pro-Palestinian protesters call for immediate ceasefire
Tens of thousands of people are taking part in a pro-Palestine protest in Dublin calling for an immediate ceasefire to what the organisers have described as "the genocide" in Gaza. The demonstrators are marching from the Garden of Remembrance in Parnell Square to Molesworth Street, where a rally is being held outside Leinster House. The 'National Demonstration for Palestine' has been organised by the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC). The IPSC said the march is being held to protest what it describes as "the Irish Government's absolute refusal to hold Israel accountable for a genocide". The organisers say the demonstration also marks the 77th year of the ongoing Palestinian Nakba, which means catastrophe in Arabic. It refers to the "displacement and dispossession of Palestinians during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war." Tens of thousands of people have taken part in a pro-Palestine protest in Dublin in what the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign has described as an "end the genocide" in Gaza national demonstration @RTENews — Fergal O'Brien (@FergalOBrien_) May 17, 2025 The campaign group is also renewing its call on the Government to sanction Israel and to enact the Occupied Territories Bill. The IPSC said the demonstration is being supported by more than 150 civil society organisations. Political parties, trade unions and student groups are among those taking part in the protest, while community groups have also travelled to the capital from across the country.
Dublin Live
08-05-2025
- Business
- Dublin Live
RTE announce major TV shake-up after Joanna Donnelly's departure
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 RTE has announced a major TV shake-up among its presenters as the station names its latest correspondent. Fergal O'Brien has been named as the station's new Business Correspondent after the recent departure of Will Goodbody. The Business Correspondent for RTE News covers a wide brief, including banking, retail, aviation, hospitality and stock markets. Fergal said: "I'm delighted to have been appointed to the role of RTE Business Correspondent at such a pivotal time for the business community in Ireland. "As I take on the position, I'm conscious that there is much uncertainty facing the Irish and global economies. The impact of the planned tariffs from the US administration has the potential to be the biggest challenge facing many businesses, households and indeed the State since Brexit and the financial crash. "Business crosses every sector and has an impact on all of our lives, and as part of my new role, I will hope to visit as many businesses as I can across the country, to tell the stories of those directly impacted by wider decisions." The Mayo native has worked as a multimedia journalist in RTE for the last seven years since October 2018 and has been across TV, radio and online news including RTE's Six One News, Nine O'Clock News, News at One on RTE Radio 1 and RTE online. The host studied Economics at Independent Colleges in Dublin, and Business and Psychology at Dublin Business School, as well Criminology and Criminal Psychology at City Colleges in Dublin. He began his media career at a local radio station MidWest Radio and went on to work in Today FM and Newstalk before joining TV3. With over 20 years of broadcasting experience, Fergal has reported extensively on key issues that have faced the country including the financial crash, Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as major events and elections. Fergal will be taking on the role this summer. His new role comes after Will Goodbody bid farewell to RTE in December after 21 years. He now works in communications for AIB. RTE also appointed David Murphy as the senior role of Economics and Public Affairs Editor. He will manage the RTE News Business Unit team and coverage. David previously held the role of Economics and Public Affairs Correspondent. The new shake up to presenters come after Met Eireann said goodbye to Joanna Donnelly earlier this month. It is unclear if the meteorologist will be replaced. 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 .
