Three Aras Attracta nurses taken off duty
It is understood that three nurses at the infamous care home have been removed from duty with pay by the HSE. In a statement, a spokesperson for the health service said that such action has …
August 2015
U.S. and Cuba “no longer enemies, but neighbors.”
Today, as the American flag was raised in Havana for the first time in 54 years, Secretary of State John Kerry presided the ceremony for the reopening the U.S. Embassy in Cuba, starting a new era of …
‘Walk on air against your better judgement’ inscribed on Seamus Heaney’s headstone
Seamus Heaney’s famous line to “walk on air against your better judgement” has been inscribed as an epitaph on his gravestone. The quote was taken from Heaney’s acceptance speech after receiving the 1995 Nobel Prize …
Gardai appeal for the public’s help in locating missing Drogheda man
41-year-old Carl Thornton has been missing from Drogheda since early June. He was last seen at Drogheda Bus Station on the afternoon of June 12, where he was spotted taking a bus to Dublin, where …
Despicable: Plot to break into the home of late Cilla Black foiled by authorities
An alleged plot to burgle the home of the recently deceased entertainer Cilla Black has been foiled, according to one of Ms. Black’s sons. In a statement, he said: “I cannot believe someone would stoop …
Irish Coast Guard searching for a man seen entering the water off the Co Kerry coast
The Irish Coast Guard have been called in to search for man who is believed have fallen into the sea off the Co Kerry coast. Reports say the Coast Guard were alerted to incident at …
Sexy Beast: Recent survey reveals that Irish men are the sexiest in the world
It has been a great week for the Irish nation as we can not stop topping the list when it comes to polls and surveys, and this time its the country’s men who have cause …
Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe says that rise in homeless numbers “is not acceptable”
The minister made these comments in response to the most recent figures released by Focus Ireland, which reveal a sharp rise in the number of homeless families seeking help. So far this year, 466 families …
RSA express concerns over high numbers of fatalities on roads in July.
The Road Safety Authority has expressed concerns over high numbers of fatal accidents on Irish roads in July. The RSA has released their mid year review for 2015 which showed an increase in fatalities in …
Potential for the creation of thousands of jobs in Ireland as transatlantic fibre optic cable lands in the west
A transatlantic fibre optic cable has been connected for the first time to the western shores of the country. The cable will provide a super fast internet connection, and is expected to contribute to a …
