Large seizure of cocaine at Dublin Port
About 15kg of the drug were seized in a joint operation by Gardai and Revenue. Officers inspected a haulage vehicle originating in the UK, and found the substance concealed inside it. The haul has an …
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Minister for Finance Michael Noonan hints at 2% cut in much-hated USC
Gearing up into desperate re-election mode, the Coalition government has strongly hinted at a significant cut to the current Universal Social Charge (USC) for low and middle income earners. The Coalition partners are pinning their …
Slight rise in support for Coalition partners, while Sinn Fein loses some ground
The most recent poll indicates that both Fine Gael and Labour have gained some popularity in recent weeks, while Sinn Fein lost some. Fine Gael are up three points when compared to the last poll. …
Drogheda Fire Brigade are currently fighting an enormous factory fire
Drogheda Fire Brigade are currently fighting a major factory fire on the south side of the town. We received a report that a paper factory just off the Donore Road near the M1 has …
No winner of tonight’s Lotto jackpot
There was no winner of tonight’s lotto jackpot, worth over €6.2m. The numbers drawn were: 6, 12, 15, 17, 32 and 40. The bonus number was 21. Wednesday’s jackpot will be worth about €7m, so …
RTÉ radio presenter Jonathan Clynch identifies as “gender fluid”
44-year-old RTÉ radio presenter Jonathan Clynch has reportedly told bosses he identifies as “gender fluid” and will be addressed as Jonathan Rachel. Mr. Clynch sometimes identifies as female and other times as male. He has …
Gardaà appeal for information on missing teenager Leigh Arundel
Gardaà in Cork have issued an appeal for information on a missing teenage girl. 15-year-old Leigh Arundel has been missing for seven days. She was last seen at Kent Railway Station in Cork city at approximately …
Shocking: Photos released of 89-year-old victim of horrific robbery
89-year-old woman, Eva Sutton suffered a punctered lung, broken ribs and a broken nose after she lay victim to a vicious attack and burglary. Two men broke into the woman’s home on the Dublin Road, …
Search underway for missing Mayo fisherman
A search is underway for a 24 year old fisherman who has missing off the Mayo coast since yesterday. A Shannon-based coastguard helicopter, along with a RNLI Lifeboat, a number of commercial and private fishing boats and multiple …
Thousands of Dublin households without electricity after substation catches fire
Up to 7,000 homes and businesses in south Dublin remain without power this morning, after a substation was damaged by fire. The areas without power include: Blackrock, Booterstown, Foxrock, Sandymount, Leopardstown, Mount Merrion and Stillorgan. …
