Help sought in tracing three missing children

Gardaí have appealed for the public’s help in tracing three missing children in Cork and Dublin.

In Cork, according to the Irish Times breakingnews service, Gardaí at Mayfield are seeking of 16 year old Jennifer O’Driscoll from Silversprings, who was last seen in the North Mall area of Cork City on April 27th. It is believed that she may be in the west Cork area and is in the company of a boy of similar age. She is 5' 2'' tall with long dyed auburn hair, blue eyes and slim build.

12 year old Mary Somorin has been missing from her residence in Rathgar, Dublin 6 since June 11th. Mary, who is Nigerian, is described as being 5’5” tall, of thin build with long brown hair and brown eyes. A Garda spokesman said she looks older than her age. She was last seen in Upper Baggot Street and is believed to be in the Clondalkin or Blanchardstown areas. Meanwhile, Michael Murray (14) was last seen in Blackrock, County Dublin on Saturday. From Clondalkin, he is 5' 6'' in height, of medium to heavy build, with dark brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

Dublin woman dies following house fire

A woman in her sixties died in hospital today after a fire swept through her north Dublin home.

The victim was critically injured when a blaze broke out at an address at Offington Lawn, Sutton, shortly before 11 o'clock last night.

The woman was taken from the house by firefighters and treated at the scene by paramedics before she was taken to Beaumont Hospital where she later died.

Attacks on Romanians continue in Belfast

Over 110 Romanians have sought refuge in a church hall after being forced to flee their homes in Belfast because of racist attacks.

About 20 families - including a five-day-old baby girl - were helped by police to evacuate their homes in the Lisburn Road area of south Belfast and seek safety in the Protestant City Church Hall last night, reports the Irish Times.

Police and community leaders condemned racism in the area which culminated in an attack on a rally in support of the east European migrants on Monday night. Youths hurled bottles and made Nazi salutes at those taking part in the anti-racism rally.