Pedestrian killed after being struck by a lorry on the M8
A man in his 40s has tragically died after being struck by a truck on the M8 road today. It is understood that the southbound lane was closed for a time following the incident. This …
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Three men in hospital after falling off a bridge in Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare
Three young men are in hospital with serious injuries this evening, after a fall off a bridge in Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare. Gardai rushed to the scene after receiving reports of an incident in the area. …
Misty and drizzly start of the day, but sunshine and warm temperatures expected later on
Saturday started rather misty and drizzly across many areas, but the weather is set to take a turn for the better later on, as temperatures reach 22C in places. There will be some fog banks …
Pedestrian killed after being struck by a van in Co. Cavan
A 60-year-old man sadly lost his life after being struck by a van overnight. The incident happened at Bailieboro, Co. Cavan, just after 9pm last night. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Gardai …
Cyclist sustains serious injuries in a crash on the N18 road in Co. Clare
A cyclist had to be rushed to hospital this evening after colliding with a car on the N18 near Shannon in Co. Clare. It is understood that the road was closed for a time. Gardaà …
Five people arrested after the seizure of a significant amount of cocaine in the English Channel
Five people have been arrested during an anti-drug operation in the English channel. Sources say that a significant amount of cocaine has been seized during the raid, which was assisted by an Irish Navy vessel …
Coca-Cola will buy the Costa coffee chain for an estimated £3.9bn
Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola has announced the acquisition of the Costa coffee brand for £3.9bn. Costa’s current owner, the Whitebread business group, bought Costa for £19m back in 1995. The chain fielded just 39 outlets …
September will begin with warm temperatures and settled weather, according to the national forecaster
We may have reached the end of summer, but the first week of September is set to bring rather warm and settled weather conditions. Saturday is expected to be a mild day, with good spells …
Young man killed after his motorbike crashes into a barrier in Tramore, Co. Waterford
A 22-year-old man lost his life when the motorbike he was riding crashed into a barrier in Tramore, Co. Waterford. The accident happened on the R675 at around 10pm last night. The young man was …
Payday lender Wonga collapses into administration
Image source: Wonga Payday loan company Wonga has fallen into administration. Wonga was Britain’s biggest payday lending firm, but its finances were badly hit by an increasing number of compensation claims brought forward by customers. …
