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Inis Mor no longer Inis free as first parking ticket is issued
3 weeks ago

NOT even the sanctuary of an island hideaway is safe from the traffic warden.The uniforms with their book of tickets have finally invaded the last refuge of the hard-pressed motorist.The first €40 parking ticket has now been issued to an errant motorist
Hunger for authenticity inspires overseas buyers
3 weeks ago

Ireland is back in fashion as international buyers fall in love with our knitwear, tweed, linen and lace.In a marketplace full of luxury designer labels the humble hand-knitter has an increasingly important place in the retail 'food chain'."The Chinese a
Islander spent just €90 while clocking up 6,000km
2 months ago

ISLANDER Caitriona Ni Bhuachalla spent just €90 on running costs during the first eight months behind the wheel of her electric Mega e-City car.The teacher and mother of one, who is one of the 800 people living on Inis Mor in the Aran Islands, got one of
Dad joins appeal to trace man after death of daughter
2 months ago

The father of Co Clare woman Emer O'Loughlin said yesterday that "someone, somewhere must know where John Griffin is living".Speaking after Crimestoppers offered a reward for information on the whereabouts of Mr Griffin (44) as part of the murder investi
Murder hunt for man who faked death
2 months ago

Investigators are offering a "substantial" reward for help to track down an Irishman who faked his own death after the murder of a young art student.The body of Emer O'Loughlin, 23, was found in a burnt-out caravan in a field at Ballybornagh, Tubber, Co
‘Substantial’ reward for help to track down murderer who faked own death
2 months ago

INVESTIGATORS are offering a "substantial" reward for help to track down an Irishman who faked his own death after the murder of a young art student.The body of Emer O'Loughlin, 23, was found in a burnt-out caravan in a field at Ballybornagh, Tubber, Co
‘Substantial’ reward for help to track down man who faked own death
2 months ago

INVESTIGATORS are offering a "substantial" reward for help to track down an Irishman who faked his own death after the murder of a young art student.The body of Emer O'Loughlin, 23, was found in a burnt-out caravan in a field at Ballybornagh, Tubber, Co
Murder hunt for man who faked death
2 months ago

A MAN who faked his own death has now emerged as the chief suspect in the murder of a young art student six years ago.Gardai yesterday confirmed that they were extremely anxious to trace John Griffin, originally from Mervue in Galway in connection with t