Bishop Edward Daly passes away aged 82
Bishop Edward Daly has passed away at the age of 82. He was the man filmed waving a bloody handkerchief in front of a group of people carrying the mortally wounded body of 16-year-old Jackie …
August 2016
10-year-old boy dies in world’s tallest water slide
A 10-year-old boy reportedly died inside Verruckt, the world’s tallest water slide, yesterday. The 17-story high slide opened to the public in 2014, and is part of Kansas City’s Schlitterbahn Water Park. Its name translates …
Mild and mostly settled weather forecast for the week
The next few days will see a spell of mild and mostly settled weather, with little rain and temperatures of up to 22C. Monday morning has started off rather well, with sunshine and mild temperatures. …
Irish Government withholds millions of Euro in funding from aid agency GOAL following a US government inquiry into alleged fraud
The Government have confirmed this morning that the Department of Foreign Affairs has withheld millions of euro in funding from the aid agency GOAL following a US government inquiry into alleged fraud. It is understood …
Investigation underway after well known loyalist is shot dead in North Belfast
An investigation is underway this morning after police in the North have confirmed that a man believed to be a well known loyalist was shot dead in North Belfast. The PSNI say the shooting happened …
Disney resort lake where toddler was killed by an alligator will be walled off
Disney will erect a masonry wall around the lake where an alligator recently grabbed and killed a two-year-old toddler. Lane Graves of Omaha, Nebraska, died on June 14 last after an alligator grabbed him and …
Three men rescued in rough seas off the Seven Heads coastline in Co Cork
According to reports this evening three men have been rescued of the Seven Heads coastline in Cork after their jet ski and small pleasure boat got into difficulty. The thre individuals were rescued by the …
Busted: Irish Olympic ticket tout arrested and thrown in jail in Brazil
An Irishman has been arrested in Brazil on suspicion of touting tickets for the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympics. The man, confirmed to be an Irish citizen, has been named as Kevin James Marlen. …
Wednesday’s Lotto jackpot heading for €9m
Wednesday’s Lotto jackpot is heading for a cool €9m, as there was no winner of last night’s jackpot, worth about €8,286,744. The numbers drawn were 06, 17, 18, 30, 40 and 43. The bonus number …
Five year old Irish boy recovering in hospital in Majorca after nearly drowning in a pool in Ibiza
A five year old Irish boy is currently recovering in a hospital after nearly drowning at a hotel swimming pool in Ibiza. The young boy was rescued from the water by a life guard and …
