Legendary DJ Tony Fenton passes away aged 53
Sad news from the media world today, as renowned DJ and broadcaster Tony Fenton has lost his year-long battle with prostate cancer. Mr. Fenton became a household name via RTÉ 2fm, where he worked for …
March 2015
Security alert at Thiepval Barracks in Lisburn
There are reports this afternoon of an ongoing security alert at an army facility in Lisburn. An evacuation order has been given for some nearby homes after a suspicious object was found on Duncans Road. …
Up to 90% of Irish medical students considering emigration after graduating
These are the shocking figures revealed today, and a damning indictment to the country’s legacy. An NUI Galway study has found that more than a third of those queried said they were “definitely” planning …
Two police officers shot in Ferguson, Missouri
The St. Louis suburb that came to prominence over the police shooting of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown is back on the spotlight once again. Mere hours after the resignation of police chief Thomas Jackson, …
Vacant residences in Dublin 4 may go on offer to live-in ‘guardians’ for €300 a month
Camelot Property Management, an European property management company, is currently seeking vacant residential, commercial, and institutional buildings around Dublin 4, which would be turned into temporary homes for ‘guardians’ acting as an alternative to security …
Still Alice director Richard Glatzer dies aged 63
American writer and director Richard Glatzer of independent films, including the Academy Award-winning Still Alice, passed away Tuesday after a four year battle with ALS also known as motor neurone disease. Glatzer co-directed Still Alice with his husband …
New Stansted winter schedule will likely increase passenger numbers by 1.6m a year, according to Ryanair
The airline’s winter schedule also includes new routes to Castellon in Spain and Ponta Delgada in Portugal, and increased frequency on 23 other routes. According to Ryanair, the revised schedule will support 18,000 on-site jobs. …
Appeal to locate missing Wexford man Michael Kingston
30-year-old man Michael Kingston, from Ballina, Curracloe, Co. Wexford, was last seen at approximately 7.30am on March 9 at the South Central Apartments at Rockbrook, Sandyford, Dublin 18. Gardai are issuing an appeal for the …
Major fire breaks out at Derry restaurant
A major incident has been declared after a blaze broke out at one of the most popular Derry restaurants, the Mandarin Palace in Queen’s Quay, off Clarendon St., in the riverfront area of the city. …
Lucky Euromillions syndicate collect their winnings
A 22-player syndicate from GlaxoSmithKline in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, has collected a €500,000 cheque after winning the Euromillions Plus on March 06. The lucky bunch, who call themselves ‘Two Little Ducks’, will split the winnings …
