U2 to play five gigs at 3Arena in December
If the rumors are to be believed, veteran band U2 will give fans the world over a treat next December. The band will reportedly play five gigs at Dublin’s 3Arena, thus marking the end of …
Articles by Fernando Sanchez
New statistics just published show that cancer survival rates in Ireland rank among the lowest in the European continent
A new study just published in the prestigious medical journal The Lancet shows that statistically speaking, the level of cancer survival rates in Ireland is one of the lowest in Europe. Figures show that just …
Government considering penalizing the banks if they continue to refuse reducing variable rates
Senior Cabinet members are said to be ‘furious’ at the banks’ stance regarding variable mortgage rates, in particular their refusal to pass on historic low interest rates on to homeowners. New punitive measures for …
Gardai renew their appeal for help in locating missing Wicklow teenager
14-year-old Richard ‘Ricky’ Wall has been missing since Friday. He was last seen in Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow, at around 1pm. He’s described as being 5ft 5 in height, slim build, and brown hair. He was …
Karen Buckley: Mourners in Glasgow light up 1,000 candles in memory of the young student
A beautiful remembrance ceremony was held in Glasgow yesterday, to remember Irish student Karen Buckley. One thousand candles arranged in the shape of a Celtic cross were lit near the young woman’s home in the …
Body found near Cavan area where man went missing in recent weeks
The remains were discovered today, near the Lakeside Manor Hotel, on the shore of Lough Ramor. The hotel is just outside Virginia, the area where Dublin man Joseph Whelan went missing on Good Friday. …
Major incident in Dublin as gas mains ruptures, causing an explosion and a fire -two injured
Fire crews and other emergency personnel are at the scene in Knoclyon, Dublin, dealing with the aftermath of a gas explosion. It is understood that some roadworks being carried out caused a main gas …
Thousands march through Dublin against water charges
Irish Water and water charges once again take center stage as thousands marched through the streets of the capital today to demonstrate against the charges, and to symbolically ‘bin the bills’. People gathered en masse …
Karen Buckley: Young Irishwoman allegedly died from trauma to the head and strangulation, according to Scottish prosecutors
The chilling truth about the tragic and violent manner in which Karen Buckley’s life was cut short is starting to emerge today. According to Scottish prosecutors, the young student was repeatedly hit in the …
Water charge protest to kick off at 2pm in Dublin this afternoon
The war against the much-hated water charges rages on. A protest will take place in Dublin today, with events kicking off at 2pm. Campaigners are calling for people to bring their bills (or some piece …
