Top Gear presenter James May quits the program
James May has resigned from Top Gear, according to reports. Speculation was rife as to whether or not he would continue on without Jeremy Clarkson, and it appears that he won’t. In a statement, he …
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Dramatic weather change in store, as balmy temperatures give way to wintry showers
According to Met Eireann, the current spell of fine weather is coming to an abrupt end over the weekend, with wintry showers predicted, and even snow flurries over high ground in parts. Today is …
A rush to save a child’s life
We ran this story recently, but it is worth a reminder. Please donate if you can. Robyn Smith is just 10 years of age, and while most kids would be looking forward to a bright …
AIB caves in to pressure and will cut variable mortgage rates
The lender is expected to set a 0.25 cut in its variable rates, after a surge of anger about the issue. This move is likely to put pressure in other lending institutions. The cut is …
Dublinbikes marks 10 million journeys today
In another landmark celebration, Dublinbikes is celebrating its 10 millionth journey today. Minister for Transport Paschal Donohoe will officially announce the achievement later on this morning. The Coca-Cola Zero dublinbikes scheme was launched in 2009. …
Spare a thought for YouTube, the video sharing site turns ten today
The site that singlehandedly revolutionized video sharing on the web has today existed for a decade. The first ever video to be uploaded, ‘Me at the zoo’, was uploaded on 23 April 2005. That particular …
Paying a handsome salary to someone who owes millions is a ‘commercial fact of life’, according to NAMA chief
You take out a multimillion loan, and exit the bank whistling merrily. At some point, you default on the loan. Undeterred, you go back to the agency that’s now looking after the banks’ bad …
Outrageous: District court judge claims Karen Buckley ‘put herself in a vulnerable position’
District judge Nigel Cadbury made such ill-advised comments the day after Karen’s remains were discovered at farmland in north Glasgow. He said that Karen Buckley ‘put herself in a vulnerable position’ after drinking with friends, …
Two unruly passengers removed from Ryanair flight
The crew of a Ryanair flight from Vilnius (Lithuania) to Dublin sought the assistance of the Gardai to remove two passengers who allegedly became disruptive during flight. The aircraft landed without incident in Dublin, and …
Independent TDs Clare Daly and Mick Wallace fined after being found guilty of trespassing at Shannon Airport
Judge Patrick Duncan found the pair guilty of entering a restricted area of the airport on July 22 last year, and imposed a fine of €2,000 each, with three months to pay, and the possibility …
