Varadkar: ‘I’m a gay man. It’s not a secret’
In a candid radio interview today, Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has openly admitted to being gay. In a watershed moment, Mr. Varadkar, who turns 36 today, said that ‘it is not a secret’ and …
January 2015
Five month old baby boy dies in road collision in Athlone
A five-month-old infant has sadly lost his life in a road crash in Athlone this afternoon. The single-vehicle collision happened in the Athlone bypass at approximately 2.15pm. The car collided with a barrier, and …
Low temperature warning in effect nationwide
A low temperature warning has been issued today, and will remain in place until 10am on Monday morning. Below freezing temperatures, and even as low as minus five, are expected nationwide. The good news is …
Finna Fail councillor calls on government to reform inheritance tax
A Finna Fail councillor has called for the government to look at ways to reform the current inheritance tax. The call comes as the current tax is at 33% on anything above the threshold of …
Search underway for man who entered river in Waterford
The Waterford Coastguard helicopter and the Garda Sub Aqua unit, assisted by Kilkenny River Rescue personnel, are this morning searching for a man who entered the River Nore in Waterford last night. It is understood …
Nursing Homes Could Be Forced To Close Their Doors
The doors of 21 nursing homes throughout the country could possibly be closing their doors as they do not meet the national standards. According to the Sunday Business Post, these nursing homes are situated nationwide, …
“Don’t visit Ireland” leading priest tells Pope
A leading Irish priest has advised Pope Francis not to visit Ireland. Fr Brendan Hoban, spokesperson for the Association of Catholic Priests in Ireland, said a papal visit ‘is exactly what the Irish church doesn’t …
Shooting incident at Florida mall leaves one dead and two injured
One person has been killed and two others have been injured following a shooting incident at a shopping centre in central Florida. Police sources there said that the “shooter is contained” and that officers were …
Woman’s body found in county Limerick, gardaí investigating
A woman’s body has been found in Bruff, Co. Limerick. Gardaí are investigating the woman’s death. The body was found today in the backyard of a house on the Bruree Road outside Kilmallock. The woman …
Man arrested following armed stand-off in Co.Kerry
Gardai have arrested a 46-year-old man following a tense armed stand off in Co Kerry. The incident happened in Muckross, Killarney. It began at around 10pm last night when Gardai were called to a …
