€180m Power Station to be built in Mayo
It has been announced today that there will be a new power station built in Mayo. Mayo Renewable Power are to construct a biomass plant which will cost €180 million. It will be located …
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Friendly match between Ireland and England ends with no score
The Republic of Ireland and England went head to head on a friendly match soccer match today in Dublin, which ended in a 0-0 draw. The game got underway after both anthems were largely respected. …
Higher maths paper 1 was the easiest on record, according to experts
After widespread student consternation about the Leaving Cert pass maths test, some experts have said that the higher maths paper 1 was “the easiest on record.” Dr. Eugene Gath, who has Ph.D. in mathematics from …
A new report issued by the CSO suggests that the crime rate across the country has risen by 15%
According to a recent report issued by the Central Statistics Office suggests that the crime rate has significantly risen across the country over the past 12 months. The report states thant Assault, theft and burglary …
Irish holidaymakers advised to check with their airlines for information on Spanish air traffic controllers strike
Spanish air traffic controllers will stage two-hour walk-outs tomorrow, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, While disruption is expected to be limited, passengers are advised to contact their airlines for information about their travel plans during the …
40 customers had €1bn in loans “written off” by IBRC
Another scandal involving IBRC has emerged today, with reports that 40 customers had an estimated combined debt of €40bn “written off”. During the past week, Taoiseach Enda Kenny deemed the Government’s plans to probe into …
Local resident associations up in arms over proposed new children’s hospital
More than 10 resident associations, representing over 400 homes, have confirmed that they will raise objections to the proposed site for the new children’s hospital at St. James’ Hospital when the planning application is lodged …
Emergency services rescue 26 people from River Foyle after boating event goes wrong
Two kayaks capsized during a fundraiser event for the local YMCA, sending scores of people into the freezing waters of the River Foyle. Foyle Search and Rescue (FSR) rescued 26 people, aged between 18 and …
TV presenter Michael Lyster in hospital
The Sunday Game presenter Michael Lyster is reportedly in hospital after suddenly falling ill last night. RTE have released a statement saying: “Michael Lyster has been taken ill and will not be presenting on RTÉ2 …
Paul McCauley, a Londonderry man left in a vegetative state after a sectarian attack nine years ago, passed away today
A murder investigation has been launched today following the death of Paul McAuley, who was the victim of a vicious attack in Derry nine years ago. Mr. McAuley suffered severe brain damage and never regained …
