Young woman sexually assaulted in Omagh
24-year-old woman was the target of a sexual assault in Omagh, Co. Tyrone, in the early hours of this morning. The assault took place on the walkway in the Johnston Park area of the town. …
November 2014
Over 1200 people in Dublin have broken the World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing Christmas jumpers
1,297 people in Dublin have broken the world record for the largest gathering of people wearing Christmas jumpers. The Geansaí Nollaig World Record attempt was held on O’ Connell Street in the city centre this afternoon. …
Rescue services attend two serious incidents in Wicklow and Cork
Emergency services were called out to Fairy Castle, south west of Three Rock mountain in the Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown area of County Wicklow at approximately 12.15pm this afternoon. Dublin-Wicklow Mountain Rescue personnel were also on …
Young man in hospital today after assault in Camden St.
The incident took place just after 5am this morning, close to the junction of Camden St and Harrington St. in Dublin. A man in his 20s was assaulted by another man, also in his 20s, …
Survey suggests Irish people are doing their Christmas shopping earlier and online
An online survey suggests that Irish shoppers are doing their Christmas shopping earlier and are turning to their laptops and phones to make their purchases. Online retailers say an upturn in Christmas sales started in …
25% Social Welfare Christmas bonuses are being reinstated this week
Over than 1.2 million social welfare recipients will receive a 25% Christmas bonus this week. It’ll be paid to all long-term welfare recipients including pensioners, people with disabilities, carers, lone parents, and long-term jobseekers in …
Winning lotto ticket sold in Co. Mayo
One lucky punter scooped the €2.9m lotto jackpot last night. The winning ticket was sold in Tesco, Silverbridge, Knock Road, Claremorris, Co Mayo, and the lucky numbers drawn were 7, 8, 18, 28, 35, 39. …
Opinion: If people don’t come out on December 10th water charges will definitely go ahead, writes Daniel Crown
The people spoke last month. They gave a direct order to Kenny and Co. that they not only won’t pay the water charges, but that with over 150,000 people on the streets, this government …
Children playing on a Sydney beach find baby’s body buried in the sand
The grim discovery was made by a group of children playing on Maroubra beach, in Sydney, Australia. The children were digging holes in the sand when they stumbled upon a baby’s body buried there. Police …
Death threat against Gerry Adams
The Sinn Fein leader has been briefed on a threat made on his life. The threat was made by somebody claiming to be a spokesperson for the Ulster Freedom Fighters (UFF). Mr. Adams received another …