DPSCA seize 116 puppies at Dublin port
The DPSCA have confirmed that 116 puppies have been seized by customs officers from two vehicles leaving Dublin Port on route for the UK. It is believed that the puppies are aged between five weeks …
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HSE reach an agreement to provide Soliris drug to sufferers of two extremely rare diseases
There was good news last night as the HSE confirmed that they have reached an agreement to provide the drug Soliris to sufferers of two extremely rare diseases at an annual cost of €430,000 per …
Gardai investigating a road traffic incident which left a woman in critical condition in hospital
Gardai in Dublin are investigating an incident in which a woman was left in critical condition in hospital following a serious collision in Dublin yesterday evening. Gardai say the incident which involved a silver Opel …
Cold, cold, nothing but cold
Another night, another weather warning. Met Eireann have issued an orange weather warning affecting all of Leinster and Munster. Temperatures there are expected to drop to minus six tonight. Elsewhere, a yellow warning applies to …
JobBridge 2.0 on the way
Two new schemes designed to reduce unemployment have been launched by the Department of Social Protection. Both schemes are specifically aimed at the 18-25 age group. One of the schemes, deemed ‘First Steps’, will offersix …
Tonight’s Lotto draw cancelled due to connectivity issues
Technical problems on the network tonight meant that 3,500 lotto machines were unable to process game slips. The jackpot stands at €10m, and the draw will take place tomorrow instead. Tickets purchased for tonight’s draw …
Elderly man killed in Co Offaly road crash
An elderly man in his 70s has been tragically killed in a crash in Co Offaly. The man died after the vehicle he was traveling in collided with a bus on Arden Road in Tullamore …
Turn your Irish Water “Welcome Pack” into a paper aeroplane and you shall get a discount at a Dublin hotel
Who ever said that origami didn’t pay eh. It does if you wish to get a nice discount off your stay at Charleville Lodge Hotel in Dublin. The good people at the Phibsborough hotel have …
“Rogue Irish builders” charged over Australian building scam
In Western Australia five “Irish builders” have been charged for their involvement in a roof repair scam. In total 26 Irish nationals were arrested in connection with the alleged fraud. This included women and children …
Minimum price of a bottle of wine may rise to €9 and can of beer to €2.20 if new alcohol legislation comes into effect
Winding down with a glass of wine in the evening may become an unattainable luxury for many, if Mr. Varadkar gets his way. The Minister for Health is on a blitz to stamp out ‘cheap’ …
