Snow and ice to grip the country today
After a brief and mild respite, wintry conditions are set to return with a vengeance today. Met Eireann have issued a countrywide snow and ice warning, which took effect at 6am earlier today, and …
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Disgraceful: Arson attack on Fine Gael TD’s office in Co Mayo
According to reports Gardai in Co Mayo were called to the scene of a disgraceful arson attack on the constituency office of Fine Gael TD Michelle Mulherin. It is believed that officers of the Gardai …
Data Protection Commissioner will launch investigation after thousands of sensitive documents are found strewn at the roadside
A great deal of sensitive information was put in jeopardy when thousands of documents, believed to belong to farmers, were found scattered along the Tuam to Athenry road, near Ballyglunin, in Co. Galway. The Data …
Overcrowding at Mullingar Hospital: The silent shame
The issue of overcrowding in hospitals across the country continues to raise its ugly head, week after week. The General Secretary of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organization (INMO), Liam Doran, has stated that patients …
Snapshot! Taoiseach department’s expenditure on photography is almost €100,000 since 2011
The Taoiseach is a public figure, there’s no denying that (although as Brian Cowen proved, ‘public’ is a matter for interpretation). Hence, a certain level of expenditure in photographic goodies and mementos is to be …
New report finds that a sixth of penalty points cases should be investigated further
According to a new report issued today it is understood that the penalty points system has found that around one-in-six cancellations should be subjected to an in depth investigation. The new report published by the …
Water meter shows usage of 1.5 million litres since November
55-year-old Pat Madden, who lives in Shannon, Co. Clare, got the shock of his life when he checked the water meter installed outside his home. According to the device, a whooping 1.5 million litres …
Courts triple convicted serial child rapists prison sentence
Convicted serial child rapist Patrick O’Brien has had his “unduly lenient” sentence reviewed and the courts have now imposed a custodial sentence of 12 years with the last nine suspended. Patrick O’Brien was found guilty …
Ireland’s oldest dies at the age of 107
The country’s oldest man passed away on Sunday night, after more than a century of life. Michael Lambert celebrated his last birthday in October and, and had held the title of Ireland’s oldest man since …
Kerry man jailed for 10 years for molesting 14 year-old boy
A 49 year-old convicted sex offender from Co Kerry has been sentenced to ten years in prison for molesting a 14-year-old boy for a two year period. The man in question John Prendiville  with an …
