Taoiseach may face angry protests in the US
All is not well in Atlanta for Enda Kenny, it seems. According to sources, the Taoiseach may get some flak from protesters who are not happy about his very presence at the local St. Patrick’s …
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Popular support for Coalition parties rises in latest opinion poll
The latest survey reveals a marked increase in support for Government parties. Fine Gael support is now up three points to 27%, while Labour -though still in single figures-, has risen four points to 9%. …
25-year-old man arrested in connection with major drug haul
Gardai have seized an estimated €380,000 worth of ecstasy tablets during a planned search in the Oak Rise area of Clondalkin, Dublin. A small quantity of cocaine and other drug paraphernalia were also seized during …
Five-year-old girl pricked by syringe left in parking ticket machine
A Dublin mother is facing a nightmarish wait for hospital test results after her 5-year-old daughter got pricked by a syringe concealed inside the flap of the change compartment of a parking ticket machine. Rachel …
Petrol prices on the rise again
After a short respite, the price of a litre of petrol or diesel has shot up by 7c at the pumps in recent days. The average price of a litre of petrol in forecourts around …
Visiting restrictions enforced at Tallaght hospital due to flu outbreak
A number of restrictions have been put in place at Tallaght hospital due to an outbreak of flu. Representatives for the hospital say that the public should avoid visiting the hospital unless it’s strictly necessary, …
Hotel rates soar ahead of St. Patrick’s Day
The old issue of hotels jacking up their rates ahead of special dates or events raises its ugly head again. Hotel room rates on Monday, March 16, the day before St Patrick’s Day , …
Suspicious approach to a child by a male stranger in Dublin 15
Parents and children are advised to be vigilant after a man in a red car allegedly approached a child in Clonsilla, Dublin 15, at approximately 4pm yesterday. It is understood the child is a pupil …
Right2Water announces national demonstration day for Saturday, March 21
The next battle against water charges will take place in just over a week’s time: Saturday, March 21. On that date, thousands will take to the streets nationwide to protest against Irish Water, and the …
What’s in a name: Lucinda Creighton’s new party is called ‘Renua Ireland’
The wait is finally over. At an event in Dublin this morning, Lucinda Creighton revealed the name of her new political force; Renua Ireland. With herself at the helm, Renua is said to be an …
