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 …
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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 …
PSNI arrest 18 year old man who has been on the run from police in England
An 18-year-old man who has been on the run from police in the UK in connection with rape, theft and assault allegations has been arrested in Northern Ireland this afternoon. Ryan Humpage, who has been …
Campaigners march in support of legalising cannabis
It is the issue that never goes away, one that has proved polarizing in society for decades. The National Organisation for Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) held a demonstration in Dublin this afternoon in favor …
Brave pensioner stops criminal gang impersonating Gardai from stealing her car
A brave 71-year-old woman stopped a criminal gang trying to steal her car after they forced her to stop by impersonating the gardai. The disgraceful incident happen late last Saturday night/early morning after the men …
Parents and family members are now banned from snapping photographs of their children during Communion and Confirmation ceremonies
According to reports, each diocese in Ireland has been instructed to introduce specific guidelines regarding the handling photographic material of children while on church grounds. Such guidelines stem from the ‘Safeguarding Standards’ guidelines, introduced by …
