Wednesday’s lotto jackpot heads for €8m
It would be a nice end of the year surprise, wouldn’t it. To check your lotto ticket and see those 7 numbers lined up right. There was no winner in last night’s draw. The numbers …
Articles by Fernando Sanchez
Joan Burton pledges to raise pension by €25 if re-elected
In the latest tranche of fleeting pre-election promises, Tanaiste Joan Burton has resolutely committed herself to raise State pension by €25 a week, in a blatant attempt to appeal to the so-called “grey vote”. If …
Ireland in the eye of the storm: Frank will lash the country on Tuesday
A string of violent weather systems has been battering Ireland over the last few weeks. Desmond left devastation and misery earlier this month, followed by Eva. And Frank now is set to administer the knock-out …
Areas of the country on high alert as heavy rainfall increases risk of flooding
Heavy rains over the past 48 hours have caused waterways in certain areas of the country to swell up, prompting fresh fears of further flooding. In Athlone, for example, water levels have risen by 8cm …
Nearly 1,200 calls, texts, and messages to Childline on Christmas Day
Some 1,175 calls, texts, and messages were received by Childline -the ISPCC’s dedicated listening service for children- on Christmas Day alone, it has emerged. The voluntary service deals with hundreds of calls on a daily …
Storm Eva has only just departed, but Storm Frank is on its way to bring more weather misery
Eva may only have just left Irish shores, but a new winter storm is hot on its heels, poised to bring further weather misery to the land. Storm Frank will hit next week, and heavy …
6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan and Pakistan
A powerful earthquake, measuring 6.2 in the Richter scale, hit Afghanistan and Pakistan at around midnight last night. The US Geological Survey recorded the event’s duration at 59 seconds. The quake caused damaged to old …
Taoiseach rules out possibility of an early election in 2016
Those hoping for a fresh change in Government sooner rather than later will have to wait a bit longer, as there will be no election early in the new year. Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said …
Major emergency: Multi-vehicle collision on M3 near Dunboyne exit
The M3 motorway is currently closed both ways between Junction 6 Dunshaughlin and J7 Skyrne/Kilmessan following a major collision involving up to eight vehicles. Emergency services, including six fire engines and the Garda helicopter, are …
Be careful if you fancy a dip tomorrow – Full moon will make swimming conditions extremely hazardous on Christmas Day
If you are planning to go for a swim on Christmas Day, beware the full moon, as tidal streams may occur and rip currents will be stronger and faster. A large number of people are …
