Wet and cold weather expected during the coming week
The country has been blighted by heavy rainfall and strong winds over the last 72 hours, and though the wind has abated for now, the coming week will bring about more wet and miserable weather. …
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Paris attacks: Manhunt underway after police find automatic weapons abandoned inside getaway car
The hunt is on in France for two men believed to have taken part, or be accomplices to, the terror attacks that shocked the world on Friday evening last. A pair of AK-47 assault rifles …
Wild weather: Wind and rain warnings remain in effect across the country this morning
Stormy weather is set to continue for today, at least, with wind and weather warnings in effect everywhere. An orange rain warning is currently in place for Donegal, Galway, Mayo and Sligo. Around 60mm of …
Young man dies while in custody at Dublin Airport
An investigation has been launched by the Garda Ombudsman after a man in his 20s died while in custody at Dublin Airport. It is understood that the man was detained after disembarking from a flight …
Thousands of households without power this morning
An estimated 2,500 properties remain in the dark this morning, after the stormy weather overnight knocked out their power supply. There have been faults reported nationwide, the largest one in Carrickmines, where 1,400 households are …
Lotto jackpot worth about €4m won tonight
There was one winner of the Lotto jackpot tonight, worth a tidy €4m. The numbers drawn were 12, 16, 22, 36, 40 and 43. The bonus number was 4. There were no winners of the …
Islamic State claims responsibility for Paris atrocity
A statement released online by supporters of the Islamic State (IS) organization claims that the extremist group is behind the attacks that took the lives of 127 and injured hundreds of others in Paris last …
#PrayForParis: Facebook users go blue, white, and red to support France
ISIS struck with deadly force into the heart of Europe yesterday evening, leaving scores of dead and injured in its wake of fanatic obsession. This morning, the French people woke up to the sound of …
Paris Attacks Update: Reports coming through hostage situation is over and two gunmen have been killed
We have received reports that the hostage situation is over and that two gunmen have been shot dead by French police. We must stress that this is very early breaking news and that it could …
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow: Northern counties see the first snowfall of the winter
While it is cold and blustery in most of the country at the moment, folk in Co. Donegal are seeing the first wintry snow showers today. The Rossnowlagh and Ballintra areas are experiencing the worst …
