Viable explosive device found in Belfast
British Army bomb disposal units made a pipe bomb safe earlier today, after the device was found in a garden in the Shore Crescent area of north Belfast. PSNI detectives confirmed the device was discovered …
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Two injured in suspected gas leak in Dublin
Gardai and the Dublin Fire Brigade attended an emergency call in Churchtown, at around 6:30pm this evening. On arrival, they found two injured casualties, believed to be a man and a woman. Paramedics suspect a …
Two-friend syndicate scoops up over €10m lotto jackpot
The lucky players, two friends from Newbridge, Co. Kildare, have finally seen their tenacity pay off big time. The pair have been playing the same Lotto numbers for over 20 years, and that constant dedication …
High Court judge orders the immediate release of the jailed water protesters
The President of the High Court has ordered the immediate release of the four anti-water charges protesters held in Mountjoy, after upholding a challenge to the legality of a committal warrant underpinning their detention. Such …
Visiting restrictions in place at the Mater Hospital in Dublin due to outbreak of the winter vomiting bug
A spokesperson for the hospital has said that the virus is highly contagious, and people should avoid the facility unless absolutely necessary. Visiting restrictions will remain in place until further notice.
Heartless: Irish Setter dies from poisoning after taking part in Crufts 2015
Four year old Jagger, a champion Irish Setter, became sick and died just over twenty four hours after winning second place in his class at the Crufts dog show. Autopsy reports show that the …
Unsettled weather expected today
It’s not looking good out there. Met Eireann have issued a Status Orange weather warning, with strong winds forecast in five counties. A wind warning was put in place for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and …
Contractors working on behalf of Irish Water submit a plethora of claims for extra cash after encountering structural deficiencies
The Irish Water circus continues. Today, it has emerged that contractors tasked with installing water meters have asked the company for a whole lot of extra money. The reason, they say, is that they have …
Discount food retailer Aldi plans to offer every college campus a free shuttle bus service to its nearest store
A spokesperson for the German supermarket said the service should be up and running and available for all third level campuses by the end of 2015. Such novel idea was first offered to students …
Silver medal for Mark English
Athlete Mark English has won a silver medal for Ireland in the men’s 800m at the European Indoor Athletics Championships, held in Prague. The UCD athlete from Letterkenny, who will turn 22 next week, came …
