Mini-heatwave coming to an end by Friday
Enjoy the sun and the warmth while it lasts, as all will come crashing down by Friday. Tomorrow, Wednesday, is set to be a particularly fine day, with temperatures forecast to reach about 20C in …
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Proposed Luas link between Dublin Airport and city centre deemed ‘too slow’ by transport expert
The proposed service, which would run through Finglas, would be too slow, and people would choose a faster bus link instead, said David O’Connor, a lecturer at Dublin Institute of Technology. Mr. O’Connor, who …
Examiner appointed for Ladbrokes -hundreds of jobs under threat
The Irish division of the betting company suffered losses of €5m in 2014, after a few years of steadily declining profits. Today, an interim examiner has been appointed, and Ladbrokes has sought court protection …
Parents could save up to €300 per child per year if generic school uniforms were introduced
A new campaign is being launched to try and encourage schools to allow cheaper, more generic uniforms for pupils. The ‘Can the Crest’ campaign, spearheaded by an online parenting website, claims that families may be …
Drink drivers may soon have to answer to “alco-locks” on their own cars.
The device in question, the alco-lock will permit the car to start, providing the driver gives a breath sample to the analyzer in the car. If it is clear, the car will start. Otherwise …
Gay Marriage: Garda Association statement is shockingly inappropriate, says McGrath
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has said that a Garda Representative Association statement which has called for a “Yes” vote in the same sex marriage referendum is almost unparalleled in its politicization of the Gardai. Deputy …
Sewage blamed for water contamination at seven popular bathing areas
Youghal Front Strand in Cork, Ardmore in Waterford, Duncannon in Wexford, Rush South beach in North Dublin, Clifden and Ballyloughane in Galway and Lilliput on Lough Ennell in Westmeath, all failed to make even …
Hundreds gather to sign book of condolences for murdered Irishwoman Karen Buckley
There was a large congregation of mourners at County Hall in Cork city yesterday, all gathered to sign a book of condolences for student Karen Buckley, whose life was tragically cut short. Karen’s parents and …
Disgraceful: Over 1,000 children in Ireland are now homeless
It is a sad indictment for any Government to face up to headlines like this. Yet, the reality of today’s Ireland is as stark as the figures reveal. Over 1,000 children were homeless and …
Police in Derry investigating disgraceful arson attack on pensioner’s home
The PSNI say they are currently investigating an arson attack on a pensioner’s home in Derry. It is understood the incident happened in the Camelia Court area of the city at approximately 6pm yesterday evening. …
