Election 2016: Polling stations now close
All polling stations across the country have now shut their doors, with many reporting turnouts upwards of 70%. Election 2016 is said to be one of the most hotly contested in Irish history, with many …
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Strike at Cadbury threatens global supply of Dairy Milk
A dispute over outsourcing has escalated at the Cadbury’s plant in Coolock. Out of 900 people employed ar the plant, 350 workers represented by SIPTU and UNITE voted in favour of the strike, after the outsourcing of 17 roles …
Snow Is Falling All Around Us: Met Eireann issue yellow status warning as snow and freezing conditions expected to hit the vast majority of the country tonight
Met Eireann have issued snow-ice warning for a number of counties across the country this evening. The state forecaster have issued a yellow alert as snow is likely to fall on hills and mountains in …
Tragic: A 12-yr-old boy has died in Dublin when the pony and trap he was travelling in hit a lorry
A 12-yr-old boy has tragically died after a pony and trap he was travelling in hit a lorry. The accident happened around 1:30pm this afternoon on St Cuthberts Road in Clondalkin, in South dublin. The child was …
Tragic: 12 year old killed after the pony and trap he was travelling on was involved in a collision with a truck
There was some sad news announced this evening as a 12-year-old boy tragically died after the pony and trap he was travelling on was involved in a collision with a truck. Gardaí say the tragic …
HSE confirm Meningitis B vaccine will be made available free of charge to all infants this year
According to various reports it is understood that the HSE will introduce a new scheme that will see the Meningitis B vaccine being provided to infants for free later this year. The new scheme will …
Staff at St. James’ Hospital in Dublin will stage industrial action over new car park charges
Staff at one of Dublin’s busiest hospitals are said to be incensed at the decision by management to introduce a €500 car park charge for staff. The IMPACT union balloted its members, who overwhelmingly voted …
Election 2016: Joan Burton is said to be expecting to lose her seat in today’s election
Polling in Joan Burton’s Dublin West constituency is said to be “brisk” this afternoon. The 67-yr-old was running 5th in the 4-seater in the latest poll taken in her constituency. It’s looking highly likely like …
Disgraceful: A dozen families evicted in Dublin today
As the country goes to the polls, twelve families are being evicted from a building providing them with emergency accommodation in Dublin. The families were given seven days’ notice of the event by Dublin City …
Election 2016: Joan Burton asks voters to “think twice” before casting their ballot
The Tanaiste, who is almost certain to lose her seat after a disastrous performance in the run up to the election, has today asked people to “think twice” before casting their ballot. She said “I …
