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06/02/2019
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Irish Women Found Dead At Austrian Ski Resort
An Irish woman has been found dead at a ski resort in Austria.
The 31-year-old, from County Mayo, had been staying at Hotel Park in St Johann in Tirol along with some family members.
Police were alerted after the group could not get in touch with her on Monday morning after spending the evening socialising with friends, and authorities later found her in her hotel room.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade says it is aware of the situation and stands ready to provide consular assistance if necessary.
Man Arrested After Roscommon Incident
A man has been arrested in connection with an incident in County Roscommon last December.
Eight security guards were assaulted at a residential premises in the Falsk area near Strokestown on 16 December 2018.
The detained man, who is in his 50's, was arrested following a search of a house in Killoe.
He remains at Castlerea Garda Station, while investigations into the incident proceed.
The attack came a number of days after a group of men were filmed forcibly evicting a local family from the repossessed home.
Two other men are currently facing charges.
Yellow Wind Warning Issued For Friday
Met Éireann has issued a yellow weather warning to cover the entire country on Friday, 08 February.
It will be in place for most of the day, from 6am until 8pm.
High winds are expected, with a possibility of storm force winds along some coasts.
(JG/CM)
An Irish woman has been found dead at a ski resort in Austria.
The 31-year-old, from County Mayo, had been staying at Hotel Park in St Johann in Tirol along with some family members.
Police were alerted after the group could not get in touch with her on Monday morning after spending the evening socialising with friends, and authorities later found her in her hotel room.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade says it is aware of the situation and stands ready to provide consular assistance if necessary.
Man Arrested After Roscommon Incident
A man has been arrested in connection with an incident in County Roscommon last December.
Eight security guards were assaulted at a residential premises in the Falsk area near Strokestown on 16 December 2018.
The detained man, who is in his 50's, was arrested following a search of a house in Killoe.
He remains at Castlerea Garda Station, while investigations into the incident proceed.
The attack came a number of days after a group of men were filmed forcibly evicting a local family from the repossessed home.
Two other men are currently facing charges.
Yellow Wind Warning Issued For Friday
Met Éireann has issued a yellow weather warning to cover the entire country on Friday, 08 February.
It will be in place for most of the day, from 6am until 8pm.
High winds are expected, with a possibility of storm force winds along some coasts.
(JG/CM)
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