Summer weather’s over, the old rain is back
Hopes of a long, warm summer have all been dashed today with the appearance of damp and showery weather. After being lulled into a false sense of security over the last few days of fine …
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Cystic Fibrosis Ireland reveal that there has been positive results in new experimental treatment against the chronic illness
Cystic Fibrosis Ireland have said they have received some welcoming news in the fight against the chronic illness. The news comes after medical scientists say have been running trials of a new treatment for the extremely fatal …
Lidl issues recall notice for elderflower drink over undeclared allergens
All batches of Lidl’s Deluxe Elderflower Pressé have been recalled due to the presence of two undeclared allergens, sulphite and sulphur dioxide. Such allergens, which are not specifically mentioned on the label, may make the …
Delta flight diverts to Shannon airport due to fire alarm
A Delta Airlines Boeing 747-400 made an unscheduled stop at Shannon airport this afternoon after a fire alarm went off onboard. The flight, carrying 392 people, originated in Atlanta, bound for Amsterdam. The plane landed …
Kayakers rescued off the Howth coast after becoming lost in fog bank
Three kayakers got into difficulty at sea off the Howth coast when a fog bank quickly descended on their location, disorienting them. Luckily for the three, they had a VHF radio and flares at the …
Today will bring the last of the good weather for a while
The recent dry and sunny spell is sadly coming to an abrupt end today. While the day will begin dry and bright in most places, scattered showers willvput an appearance in the south of the …
Fatal collision causes major traffic disruption in Dublin’s North Wall quay
A motorcyclist and a truck were involved in a road collision in Dublin a short time ago. It is understood that the motorcyclist, a 40-year-old man, sadly lost his life as a result of the …
Dail officially passes bill that will see people having to pay their outstanding water charges
The government have officially confirmed that a new legislation has been passed in the Dail last night that will see the public having to pay their outstanding water charges. The new measures were introduced as …
‘A disgraceful attack on democratic freedom’, Tanaiste says about yesterday’s Dáil protests
So did Joan Burton speak about the scuffles that broke out outside the Dáil last night, during protests organised by anti-austerity groups. Such protests began peacefully, but soon descended into chaos, leaving one member of …
Kevin Gormley (80) becomes the oldest Irish person to climb Mount Kilimanjaro
Grandfather of seven, Kevin Gormley (80) has become the oldest Irish person to reach the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcanic mountain in Tanzania. It is the highest mountain in …
