Man dies in tragic lorry accident
A man has been killed in a tragic accident which happened in the workplace. The incident happened in Cashel this afternoon. A man, believed to be in his 30s, is understood to have been working …
June 2014
Two year old found badly sunburnt and clutching a can of beer
A young mother who left her young child in a car, has been given an eight month sentence for child cruelty. The young mother in question had left her two-year-old child in a car clutching …
Summer at last – mini heatwave on the way
Finally over the next five days, Met Éireann informs us that a mini heatwave is en route. A few showers will surpass to eventually break temperatures into the early 20’s reaching up to 23c. It’s …
Time the Aer Lingus staff play ball
The resulting talks of Aer Lingus trade union staff and the company itself, will ensure that staff keep their current entitlements. The problem with trade unions so-called ‘fighting’ for the rights for their workers, need …
“Tell his Ma I’m sorry,” car jacker tells court
A man has appeared in court charged with dangerous driving causing the death of a young man following the hijacking of a taxi in Dublin city. Alex Doyle died after the stolen car he was …
Ireland become first country in EU to ban branded cigarette packets
Ireland has become the first European country to order a ban on branded cigarette packets. The state are Following the example set by Australia and New Zealand, big tobacco companies will be forced to use …
Homeless mother of two offered blood stained mattress at Dún Laoghaire shelter
A homeless mother-of-two was forced to seek assistance from Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown council as she was offered a blood-stained mattress by the shelter she attended. Local councillor Chris Curran of Sinn Féin, who is also the …
Committee setup to deal with recent carjackings
A committee has been setup by the Garda Commissioner and several Government Ministers are due to discuss the recent spike in carjackings. This follows the most recent car jacking in Dublin were a man aged …
Garth Brooks concerts are going ahead
The five Garth Brooks concerts due to take place in Croke Park, have been confirmed this morning. The council have reassured some 27,000 homes that the concerts will run smoothly and safely and that all …
A new Kerry coalition made up of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael
In an historic move, seen by many as the beginning of the end of traditional Civil War politics in the county, the Kerry branches of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have formed an alliance in …