Man trapped in public toilet for full day
A man spent 24 hours in a public toilet in the UK when he was accidentally locked in by maintenance staff. When cleaners knocked on the door, they received no answer but didn’t open the …
July 2014
Ticketmaster refunding Garth Brooks ticket holders today
The countries largest booking agency, Ticketmaster has confirmed that they have started the process of refunding Garth Brooks ticket holders. The company have released a statement in which they said: “customers who bought tickets via …
Malaysian airplane shot down in Ukraine-296 passengers feared dead
Another disaster today for Malaysian airlines. At least 295 passengers are feared dead in a major ‘incident’ in the Ukraine where MH17 was shot down. It is believed to have been on the way to …
Rehab scandal, Dáil’s Public Accounts Committe told they cannot compel head CEO’s to hearing
The Rehab charity scandal has taken another twist today. As it has been revealed that the Dáil’s Public Accounts Committee has been told it cannot compel two former Rehab CEO’s to attend a public hearing. …
It ain’t over till it’s over – Garth Brooks’ promoters are going to the High Court to get the concerts to go ahead
One word: Drama! Peter Aiken is having a meeting today with newly appointed environment minister Alan Kelly. He is going to try and persuade him to initiative a judicial review to get the five shows …
Dublin plans country music weekend – for the weekend of cancelled Garth Brooks concerts
Missing Garth Brooks? Then head along to the “hoedown” planned by Failte Ireland instead. The Department of Tourism is planning a country music festival to take place on the dates of the cancelled concerts. The …
Owen Keegan – the face of the man who stopped Garth Brooks’ gigs stands by his decision
Owen Keegan said today that he stands by his decision not to give Garth Brooks the go ahead for his 5 shows. The head of Dublin City Council, who cycled to the Dail, said that …
Number of Marriages each year is declining
According to a recent review by national figures it has been revealed that the number of marriages per year has been declining. According to statistics the number of marriages that were registered in 2013 was …
No more Mrs Cole: a new surname for Cheryl
It has been confirmed that Cheryl Cole will change her name to that of her new husband following her Mustique wedding. The star will now go by the name Cheryl Fernandez-Varsini. Her twitter feed account …
Fergus O’Dowd, Joe Costello and others – sacked.
Big disappointment today for TDs Fergus O’Dowd and Ciaran Cannon who have been unceremoniously sacked from their Junior Ministerial posts. Simon Harris is laughing as he becomes Minister of State for Finance. Happy days too …
