Who would have thought that politicians were entitled to a mid-term break on top of all their already generous holiday entitlements, but there you have it. Your democratically-ish elected politicians are now off for 12 …
Picture source: Gardai A large manhunt is underway in the Donegal area, after a dangerous criminal did not return from compassionate leave. 30-year-old James Donegan, who’s awaiting sentencing on a range of criminal activities, is …
Tougher penalties to punish those caught drink driving came into effect last night. From this point on, those people caught behind the wheel while over the alcohol limit will face automatic disqualification from driving for …
Friday night is expected to be a cold one, as temperatures plunge to 0C across many areas. And daytime temperatures are not going to fare much better, staying in single digits and rising to about …
Ryanair and Aer Lingus have been forced to cancel a number of flight to the Belgian capital due to a sudden strike by baggage handlers. It is understood that baggage handling staff in Belgium suddenly …
A homeless man has been found dead in a bench in Monaghan town earlier today. It is understood that the deceased was a Polish national in his 30s who had lived in Monaghan for a …
A man reportedly set his parents’ house ablaze after using a blowtorch to kill spiders. The incident happened in Fresno, California, in recent days. The man was allegedly house-sitting his parents’ residence when he spotted …
A set of tougher drink driving penalties will come into effect from midnight tonight, as drivers caught over the limit will now face automatic disqualification from the road. Transport Minister Shane Ross, the main architect …
The October Bank Holiday is forecast to be rather cold, weather wise, with heavy showers at times and temperatures sinking to -3C in some areas. There’s likely to be widespread frost at night, and sleet …
Debenhams is facing an uphill struggle in the coming year, after posting record losses of £492m, the largest in its 240-years long history. The disastrous result will mean the closure of up to 50 stores …
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