Irish Water staff in fighting mood over their bonuses
The issue of bonuses, whether they are for bankers, politicians (in the form of expenses), or Irish Water staff, is sure to raise a few eyebrows. It is the turn now of Irish Water workers …
July 2015
M11 road between Dublin and Wexford opens after two years in construction
Traveling from Dublin to Wexford will now be that bit quicker after the official opening of the M11 road. The 16.5km stretch of non-tolled carriageway took two years to finish and cost 282m. This new …
Gardai issue renewed appeal for missing Breda Delaney
72-year-old Breda Delaney was last seen at Avondale Court, Blackrock, south Dublin, at 3.30am on Saturday last. She is described as being 5” 4’ in height, of slight build with blonde/grey hair and blue eyes. …
Aer Lingus offers discounted flights to several European destinations between now and Monday
If you’re thinking of traveling over the next few weeks, have a look at the Aer Lingus website. The airline is offering some cheap flights to an array of French destinations, including Paris, Toulouse, Bordeaux, …
Gardai arrest a man in connection with brutal assault that took place in Drogheda earlier today
Gardai in Drogheda are currently questioning two men after a brutal vicious attack took place in the middle of the town earlier today. It is understood that the vicious assault took place after two men …
Outrageous: Norwegian national escapes jail time after he repeatedly raped his girlfriend whilst she slept
A 25 year old man has somehow escaped any jail time after he admitted to repeatedly raping his girlfriend as she slept. The man in question Magnus Meyer Hustveit a Norwegian national pleaded guilty to …
Security alert in Dublin: Trains suspended in city centre after discovery of suspicious device
All rail services between Connolly and Pearse stations in the capital have been temporarily suspended due to the discovery of a suspicious device in a laneway on Shaw Street, close to the rail line between …
No summer weather in sight this week
The middle of July is looking fairly gloomy weather wise. Heavy rain is expected to batter the country throughout most of the morning, though it is expected to clear eastwards over the next few hours. …
Greece bailout deal agreed after marathon overnight session
In 490 BC, Greek forces defeated the Persian armies of King Darius I in the Battle of Marathon. Legend has it that after the battle, a man named Pheidippides ran 25 miles from the Marathon …
Ever wanted to get your own postcode? Eircode is here now
The advent of Eircode has so far been a fairly subdued affair. Minister for Communications, Energy, and Natural Resources Alex White will officially launch the system later today. Under Eircode, every house in Ireland will …
