Support for coalition parties on the rise
If there is one truism in this world is that the worst blind is he who doesn’t want to see. Despite the systematic u-turns, the introduction of water charges, and the inability to do anything …
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A nation once again: McGuinness believes a united Ireland is near
Martin McGuinness believes a united Ireland is inevitable and it may happen soon. The North’s Deputy First Minister believes the chances have never been better for a re-unification of the island. Mr McGuinness, who ran …
Good weather for walking: It will be cool and bright this weekend
If you are into hiking, this would be a good time to dust off your boots. The weather is likely to remain dry and settled for the remainder of the weekend. Today, Saturday, temperatures will …
Aging Garda computer system ‘PULSE’ turns sixteen this year
And despite the fact that the system used by our one and only law enforcement agency is built on technology from a past century, there are no immediate plans to replace, according to Justice Minister …
O’Leary: Ryanair transatlantic fares to the US for under €90
Such is the bold statement made by the colorful Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary. In a move which could revolutionize long-haul fares, O’Leary has said that a Ryanair sister company would sell one-way economy tickets …
Daly: I have received vital information about Garda corruption
According to various reports Independent TD Clare Daly has claimed that she has received vital information from Garda whistleblowers about alleged corruption within the force. Ms Daly claims she has had numerous conversations with two …
Death of babies at Portiuncula Hospital ignored for months
Authorities at Portiuncula Hospital did not discuss the death of babies from lack of oxygen until several months after they occurred. Two babies died in Portiuncula between February and November, but a meeting was not …
Revenue & Customs seize €200,000 worth of cannabis at Dublin Airport
Revenue & Customs have seized €200,000 worth of cannabis at Dublin Airport. It is understood that Customs officers recovered 10 kilos of herbal cannabis from the luggage of a 30-year-old English man who had arrived …
Clampdown on dodgy clampers: New regulations set to be introduced soon
Vehicle clamping is, and always have been, a very blunt and controversial tool used, and sometimes abused, by public and private operators alike. Complaints of rough and unfair treatment, and some dodgy characters doing the …
Video games cause car crashes, suggests judge
Some video games lead directly to speeding and car crashes, Judge Paul Kelly has said. The Donegal District Court judge suggested that young men were playing games that featured high speed car chases and that …
