Wrap Up!! -Cold Weather Is Here To Stay
Brace yourselves!! The cold weather is set to be here for the long run, with overnight temperatures dropping to as low as minus 3 degrees in the North and West of the country. Met Éireann …
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Irish Water will accept registrations after deadline
The State’s weapon of self destruction, Irish Water, has stated that it will accept registrations from households even after tomorrow’s deadline passes. The other side of that coin is that households that do not register …
Thousands take to the streets to remind the Government that water charges must go
If the Coalition thought that public anger over Irish Water and water charges had dissipated after their petty concessions, they better think again. Thousands took to the streets in Dublin yesterday and elsewhere to …
Former economist, journalist, and author Colm Rapple passes away
Renowned Dublin man Colm Rapple died peacefully at the Bon Secours hospital in Dublin after a short illness. Mr. Rapple worked as a financial journalist with Independent Newspapers and the Irish Press Group in the …
Killer whale found washed up on Tramore beach in Co. Waterford
The 5-metre-long female cetacean was discovered by locals, and according to Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IDWG), it possibly died from malnourishment. According to sources, this is the 15th stranding event for this species …
Thousands turn out at Irish Water protests, and claim “They will not go away”
Once again, the thousands of people have marched the streets showing their opposition to water charges. From the smallest towns and counties to Dublin’s city centre, people braved the cold and have vowed that they …
Protesters gather in Dublin and elsewhere to march against water charges
The people’s fight against the imposition of water charges continues today, as protesters gather at locations nationwide to make their voices be heard loud and clear. The message? We will not pay. In the capital, …
SIPTU plans to call for an increase of the minimum wage to €11.45
The union’s president, Jack O’Connor, has stated that he intends to pursue a “sharp rise” in the minimum wage, and also a general 5% wage increase in the coming months. In a speech today, …
Windy weather ahoy
Hold onto your hats today as Met Eireann have issued a wind warning across 10 counties. A Status Yellow wind warning was put in place at 8am this morning for Dublin, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, Meath, …
St James’s hospital urging visitors not to attend after flu outbreak
Staff working at St James’s Hospital in Dublin are strongly urging visitors not to attend the hospital this weekend after an outbreak of the flu. Management say that, in the interest of patient safety, friends …
