Blasket Islander dies in US aged 94
Mike Sheáin Tom Ó Ceárna, one of the last surviving members of the Blasket community, has died peacefully in Springfield Massachusetts at the age of 94. Born in 1920 on The Great Blasket, Mike was …
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Unbelievable! Dublin lost a 7 point lead to end in a draw with Mayo in All-Ireland semi final cracker
In one of the best matches in recent memory, Dublin and Mayo played an absolutely incredible All-Ireland semi final. Dublin demolished the Mayo side in the first half and lead by a goal going …
Body found in Kilkee: may be related to missing Japanese couple
A body has has been found in the search for the missing Japanese couple in Kilkee, Co. Clare. Divers discovered the remains in the water off George’s Head around 12pm today. The body has …
Garda in hospital today with serious injuries after being hit by stolen car
A member of the Gardai is in hospital with serious injuries today, after being hit by a stolen vehicle he was trying to stop. The incident happened in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, at around 11pm last …
No winner of last night’s lotto jackpot
€4.2m were up for grabs last night. The numbers drawn were: 10, 14, 22, 24, 26 and 44. The bonus number was 12. There were no winners of the top Lotto Plus 1 or Lotto …
The writing is on the wall for Irish Water as tens of thousands show their opposition in the streets of the capital
That Irish Water’s days are numbered, everybody is sure of. And everybody is also certain that this failed Government will do their best to defend the abortive creation they spawned, conjuring up threats and using …
One person dies and nine others are rescued after boat capsizes off the Wexford coast
An elderly man in his 70s sadly lost his life in a boating accident last night and nine other people spent up to five hours in the water before being rescued. The accident happened when …
Watch the skies tonight for the first of three Supermoons this year
Insomniacs and stargazers are in for a treat tonight, as the moon will appear fuller and brighter than usual. The phenomenon known as the Supermoon occurs because the orbit of Earth’s one and only satellite …
Manhunt underway for suspected paedophile on-the-run in Ireland
Gardaà have begun a manhunt for a paedophile who is on the run and is suspected to be hiding in Dublin. David Swift (53) of Sparkhill in Birmingham failed to appear in court to answer …
Two dead after falling into the River Shannon while carrying out maintenance works on bridge
Two men have been killed in an accident on the River Shannon. The men were carrying out maintenance works on Thomond Bridge in Limerick when a cable attached to a crane that was holding the cage …
