Man dies in gangland-style shooting in north Dublin
Gangland violence returned to the streets of Dublin today, with the shooting dead of a man in the Drumcondra area of north Dublin. The incident took place at around 11:30am. It is understood a …
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Mary Lou McDonald calls Tanaiste a “wimp” during debate over water charges
There was more controversy within the Dail this afternoon as it is alleged that deputy leader of Sinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald apparently called the Tánaiste Joan Burton a “wimp”. It is understood that the …
‘Operation Slow Down’ gets underway tomorrow morning
There will be a markedly increased Garda presence on the country’s roads tomorrow as ‘Operation Slow Down’ is launched. Gardai say that an intensive national speed enforcement operation will begin tomorrow morning, and will …
Relief as missing teenager is found unharmed, after days of uncertainty.
The young Wicklow teenager had not been seen since March 15th. The 17 year old had been last seen in Bray at around 4:30pm and Gardaà quickly issued an appeal for witnesses so they …
Drinking water supply in Galway housing estate contaminated with kerosene
The residents of some 75 houses in the Moyola estate in Galway have been advised to stop using their water immediately, after the supply was found to be contaminated with kerosene. It is understood …
New study reveals that rents in the capital are ‘substantially higher’ than in the rest of the country
Figures just released by the Private Residential Tenancies Board reveal that the price rise in the Dublin private rental market stands at 9.6%, well above the national average. The average cost of renting an apartment …
Gardai in Co Kildare appealing for help in order to find missing 67 year old man
Gardaà in Co Kildare are appealing to the public for help in order to find missing man Erik Murray. Erik (67) is understood to have been missing from his home in Celbridge, since yesterday morning. …
SNAs set on industrial action footing as ballot passes overwhelmingly in favour
Special Needs Assistants represented by the IMPACT trade union have today voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action. The row centers around the drastic reduction in working hours and the fragmentation of SNA posts across …
Gay Marriage: Vox Pop produces interesting results – 52% No 48% Yes
In the run-up to the referendum on same-sex marriage, The Liberal will be doing a Vox Pop each week on a main shopping street of a different regionally town throughout the country. Last weekend, our …
Gay Marriage: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) sets guidelines for broadcasters in relation to same sex referendum
The BAI held a press conference in Dublin earlier today to present its media guidelines on how to report issues related to the upcoming same sex referendum. This reporter was in attendance there today, on …
