End of the line for the quaint telephone box
The end is nigh for the old phone boxes. These relics of a bygone era are finally being retired from public use. Crews in Dublin city centre were today busy removing these anachronistic devices, long …
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Gardai renew their appeal for help in locating missing Breda Delaney
72-year-old Breda Delaney was last seen at Avondale Court, Blackrock, south Dublin, at 3.30am on Saturday last. She is described as being 5” 4’ in height, of slight build with blonde/grey hair and blue eyes. …
“I expect to win the next election,” the Taoiseach announced today
The fallen hero of a thousand budget cuts had some proud words to say this morning. Speaking in Newstalk, Enda Kenny said that he fully expects to win the next election. He also said that …
Heavy showers on the way this evening
Today will start out dry enough, but cloud cover will steadily increase as the morning goes on, with outbreaks of rain over Connacht and the northern half of the country. The rain will spread eastwards …
Gardai looking for help to solve the mystery of Tory Johnston’s sudden death
17-year-old Tory Johnston collapsed and died in Letterkenny hospital last Wednesday after feeling unwell at a nightclub earlier. She had been enjoying a night out at Voodoo nightclub in the town, when she felt unwell …
600 Mediterranean migrants to be re-homed in Ireland
The country will take 600 rescued migrants from Syria and Eritrea over the next two years, as part of international efforts to ease the crisis in the Mediterranean sea. The Government signed off on the …
Revenue official who embezzled nearly €20,000 is spared jail
41-year-old Revenue official John (also known as Anthony) Kelly, who pocketed almost €20,000 from motoring fines, has been spared jail, receiving a suspended sentence instead. Mr. Kelly worked as an executive officer with the Revenue, …
Happy days: Lotto winner collects €2m cheque at National Lottery Offices
A happy lady and her family had reason to celebrate today, after collecting rich pickings at Lotto HQ. The woman bought a €4 Quick Pick in the Co. Limerick village of Adare on June 27. …
Passenger jet makes emergency landing at Dublin Airport after smoke is detected onboard
An Air Transat jet en route from Rome to Toronto was forced to declare an emergency and divert to Dublin Airport after smoke was detected in the aircraft. The plane, an Airbus A330 model, was …
Shocking: Children as young as 7 years old being used to steal from peoples homes by ruthless traveller gang
According to a report published in the Irish Mirror this morning it is understood that the gardai are targeting a ruthless gang who are currently stealing millions in an operation which involves children as young …
