Tolls to increase across 10 roads from the first of January
Tolls are to increase across 10 roads from the first of January, it has emerged today. From that date, car tolls will increase by 20c per journey and heavy goods vehicles by 30 to 50c …
December 2023
Elderly motorist passes away following single-vehicle crash in Co. Longford
An elderly motorist has passed away following a single-vehicle crash in Co. Longford. The incident happened on the N4 at Lisnagrish Edgeworthstown, at around 4:40pm on Monday afternoon. The deceased, a female in her 80s, …
Power outage hits south Dublin, thousands of households left without electricity
A power outage hit south Dublin on Monday evening, leaving thousands of households without electricity. Power has now been restored to most households. The root cause of the outage is unclear. Tell us your thoughts …
Mother of 5-yr-old Dublin stabbing victim gives update on her condition
A 5-yr-old girl who was fatally stabbed in Dublin’s Parnell Square last month has shown “incredible strength” but her future is still uncertain, her mother said, reports Irish Times. In an update posted late last …
Man suspected of carrying out the multiple stabbings in Dublin out of intensive care, likely to be questioned by Gardai in the near future
The man suspected of carrying out the multiple stabbings in Dublin is reportedly out of intensive care, and likely to be questioned by Gardai in the near future. It has now been confirmed that the …
UK Government are expected to announce new measures to cut legal migration – including a higher minimum salary for skilled workers
The UK government is set to announce new plans aimed at reducing legal migration, reports Sky. As part of these measures, the minimum salary threshold for foreign workers will be increased. Home Secretary James Cleverly …
26-yr-old mother dies after attack by shark in Mexico while swimming with daughter
A 26-yr-old mother died after being bitten by a shark in Mexico, reports Sky. A woman living nearby was swimming with her five-year-old daughter at the time of the attack. Authorities said the attack took …
Christmas bonus on the way for social welfare recipients as double Child Benefit and Christmas Bonus payments to be made this week
Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has announced that Child Benefit will be doubled tomorrow to cover the cost of living for 650,000 families, reports Independent. The measure means more than 1.2 million children across the …
Met Eireann warns of very unsettled weather hitting Ireland from Wednesday, with rain, strong winds, and the possibility of storms
Met Eireann is this morning warning of very unsettled weather hitting Ireland from Wednesday, with rain, strong winds, and the possibility of storms. The current cold spell is coming to an end today, to be …
Extra gardai are on the streets in Dublin city centre for Christmas traffic management operation
Extra officers are now on duty during the festival to help maintain traffic flow during the expected influx of shoppers and revellers into Dublin city centre, reports Independent. Operation Open City began last Friday and …
