Sniffer dogs bust drug smugglers at Rosslare
Two canine heroes, Defor and Ralph, busted a drug smuggler’s best laid plans at Rosslare today, when they sniffed out €184,000 worth of cannabis residue. The drugs were hidden in a van which had just …
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Security concerns prompt increased Garda presence around Leinster House
An ongoing protest in support of Greece’s financial plight has prompted the closure of Kildare St. to traffic this afternoon, after a group of protesters staged a sit-down action. Gardai had to intervene to clear …
Yesterday was officially the hottest day of the year so far
The thermometer hit 26.1C, thus making the last day of June the hottest day of 2015, so far. People flocked to parks and beaches to enjoy the balmy (and in all likelihood, short lived) weather. …
Two weeks of free public transport for children thanks to “Kids Go Free” scheme
Holders of these cards will gain access to free transport via Bus Eireann, Dublin Bus, DART and the Luas throughout Dublin. Counties such as Limerick, Galway, Cork and Waterford are also taking part in the …
Two people confirmed dead and a third missing in tragic coastal accident in west Cork
A group of four people were walking along the rocks near the Beacon yesterday evening, just outside Baltimore, when a freak wave swept three of them out to sea. The three have been named as …
Rare illusion in Irish skies tonight expected to be the most spectacular sight of the year
Jupiter and Venus are set to light up the sky tonight and can be seen from anywhere in Ireland with the naked eye. The two brightest planets will appear to be closer together than …
Gardai seize €100,000 worth of cannabis
A man in his 20s has been arrested after Gardai found about €100,000 worth of cannabis plants at house in Bruff, Athlacca, yesterday afternoon. The cannabis seized would have a street value of around €115,000. …
Power issues in Dublin disrupt Dáil’s proceedings
ESB Networks have confirmed that there have been four “unscheduled” power faults this afternoon in the Dublin 8 and Dublin 2 areas. Some 2,400 people have been affected, including those inside the Dáil. The company …
Shocking: Elderly patient dies after ambulance breaks down whilst en-route to hospital
According to various reports a seriously ill man believed to be in his 70s who was being taken to hospital by ambulance has sadly died today after the emergency vehicle unexpectedly broke down on a …
Thousands of Roscommon residents able to drink tap water again
Some 11,300 people from the Roscommon area have seen their boil water notices finally lifted, after months and years of being unable to drink water from the taps due to contamination. The HSE has confirmed …
