The history behind the traditional Christmas turkey dinner
The old turkey. That large sized bird that has long been a mainstay of Christmas dinner here, and indeed in many other countries around the world. But how did it all begin? How did the …
Articles by Fernando Sanchez
North Korea’s internet blackout continues intermittently
Though nobody is sure of who, or what, is behind North Korea’s seriously impaired access to the internet over the last few days, the country’s world wide woes continue. There have been two complete blackouts …
Tragic outcome in the search for missing Dublin woman
Gardai have released a statement to say that the body of missing 41-year-old Dublin woman Michelle Walker has been found. Earlier today, Gardaí had renewed their appeal for the public’s help to trace the woman, …
Pedestrian in her 70s hit by a truck in Co. Offaly
The incident happened in Birr, Co. Offaly, at around 5pm yesterday afternoon. A female pedestrian, a woman in her 70s, was knocked down by a truck as she attempted to cross the main Birr to …
Armed man shot dead by police in St. Louis
An 18-year-old man was shot and killed by a police officer in the St. Louis suburb of Berkeley late yesterday evening. According to an official statement, a police officer on routine patrol spotted two young …
Get ready for the winter sales, they are expected to be big ones
If you’ve got any spare cash lying around, youth are likely to get some good items at a heavily discounted price over the coming days. After years of imposed austerity and frugality, Christmas 2014 had …
Elderly pedestrian dies in road collision in Dublin
A 75-year-old pensioner sadly lost his life after being struck by a car. The incident happened on the Greendale Road in Kilbarrack, North Dublin, at around 7pm last Monday. The man, named locally as Anthony …
Elderly farmer and his dog killed in Co. Sligo blaze
Tragedy struck in the small community of Ballinful, Co. Sligo, last night. A local farmer, named as Pat Doherty, was found dead along with his pet dog at his property after a fire razed the …
Controversial film ‘The Interview’ will see the light of day, albeit in a limited release
Sources in the US have confirmed that they will begin showing the controversial motion picture ‘The Interview’, even after Sony cancelled its release on the wake of the recent computer hacking. ‘The interview’ is a …
Well-wishers send hundreds of Christmas cards to Áras Attracta residents
The Aras Attracta care home recently hit the headlines after undercover footage showed the appalling treatment received by residents at the hands of some staff members. Slapping, forced feeding, and undue restraining were used routinely …
