Weather warning: Brace yourselves for heavy rain
Just when you thought it was safe to go out there again, Met Eireann have just issued a rain warning for this evening. A status yellow alert will be in effect from 7pm this evening …
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Tanaiste urged to reverse upcoming cuts to lone parents’ grants
From July 2, single parents who are in employment and have a child over the age of seven will have the hours they can work before receiving the payment reduced. At the moment, single parents …
Milder weather on the way, but showers will continue for a few days
Today, Bank Holiday Monday, will be a largely dry and sunny day, though there will be some showers falling in the west of the country. However, a band of heavy rain will spread from the …
Ireland delivers over 63 tons of aid supplies to Nepal
The airlift contained thousands of blankets, tents, tarpaulins and other essential aid items to assist in the relief effort of the devastated quake zone. The materials have been provided by Irish Aid, the Government’s programme …
Marauding teenage gang assault couple in a Dublin park
A gang of teenage thugs set upon a man and a woman walking with another man in Town Park, Swords, earlier today. One of the men and the woman were physically assaulted, and a camera …
Bank of Ireland customers report issues accessing their bank account details
A technical glitch today affected the Bank of Ireland network, with some customers left unable to access their details online, and also experiencing long delays in getting through the phone system. When customers attempted to …
Trichet did ask Brian Lenihan to save Irish banks, according to the late Minister for Finance’s family
The war of words between Brian Lenihan’s family and Jean Claude Trichet continues today, with claims and counterclaims on the issue of whether or not Mr. Trichet told Brian Lenihan to save the banks at …
Bus services restored as planned strike ends
Bus Eireann and Dublin Bus services have returned to normal after the planned 48-hour stoppage came to an end. It is estimated that around one million passengers experienced disruption during the strike, and the cost …
Weather will improve slightly today, but unsettled conditions will continue
Heavy rain continues to fall this morning, particularly in the east and north of the country, with localized flooding and surface water on many roads, so drive carefully this morning if you’re out and about. …
Aer Lingus launches new Washington DC to Dublin flight
Great news for air travellers today, as Aer Lingus has announced a new route from Washington’s Dulles Airport to Dublin. The route, which marks the seventh North American transatlantic gateway provided by Aer Lingus, will …
