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 …
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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 …
Lowest number of road fatalities so far this year since record low in 2012
Figures just released today indicate that 72 people have died on Irish roads so far this year. This is 24 less deaths than in the same period last year. The figure is the lowest level …
Better than expected tax intake in first half of the year
The tax man is a happy man today, at everyone else’s expense, of course. Figured released today show that the state took in an unexpected €805m more in tax during the first half of 2015. …
Overturned lorry forces closure of M6 motorway lane
A lorry overturned on the eastbound lane of the M6 motorway earlier this afternoon, forcing its closure. The incident occurred between junctions 13 and 14, between Ballinasloe and Athlone. Locals diversions are in place. According …
Last month was the warmest June in 19 years according to forecasters
Weather forecasters have said last month (June) was the warmest June on record since 19 years. Forecasters also say it was the driest June in 40 years with little to no rain fell across the …
State Examination Commission confirm an investigation underway after they receive a complaint claiming a teacher was seen marking a Leaving Cert exam on a DART
There is controversy this evening as the State Examinations Commission have confirmed they have launched a full investigation into a complaint made earlier today regarding a teacher who was seen marking a Leaving Cert exam …
