Varadkar: ‘I’m a gay man. It’s not a secret’
In a candid radio interview today, Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has openly admitted to being gay. In a watershed moment, Mr. Varadkar, who turns 36 today, said that ‘it is not a secret’ and …
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Five month old baby boy dies in road collision in Athlone
A five-month-old infant has sadly lost his life in a road crash in Athlone this afternoon. The single-vehicle collision happened in the Athlone bypass at approximately 2.15pm. The car collided with a barrier, and …
Low temperature warning in effect nationwide
A low temperature warning has been issued today, and will remain in place until 10am on Monday morning. Below freezing temperatures, and even as low as minus five, are expected nationwide. The good news is …
Search underway for man who entered river in Waterford
The Waterford Coastguard helicopter and the Garda Sub Aqua unit, assisted by Kilkenny River Rescue personnel, are this morning searching for a man who entered the River Nore in Waterford last night. It is understood …
Nursing Homes Could Be Forced To Close Their Doors
The doors of 21 nursing homes throughout the country could possibly be closing their doors as they do not meet the national standards. According to the Sunday Business Post, these nursing homes are situated nationwide, …
“Don’t visit Ireland” leading priest tells Pope
A leading Irish priest has advised Pope Francis not to visit Ireland. Fr Brendan Hoban, spokesperson for the Association of Catholic Priests in Ireland, said a papal visit ‘is exactly what the Irish church doesn’t …
Woman’s body found in county Limerick, gardaí investigating
A woman’s body has been found in Bruff, Co. Limerick. Gardaí are investigating the woman’s death. The body was found today in the backyard of a house on the Bruree Road outside Kilmallock. The woman …
Man arrested following armed stand-off in Co.Kerry
Gardai have arrested a 46-year-old man following a tense armed stand off in Co Kerry. The incident happened in Muckross, Killarney. It began at around 10pm last night when Gardai were called to a …
Brave little girl (9) battling rare cancer is refused Medical Card
Little hero Lucy O’Connor is just 9 years old and is fighting a rare form of Lymphoma. Her mother Angela has had to give up work to care for her cancer stricken daughter full time. …
Member of the Gardai put under arrest in relation to drug activity
Official sources confirm that a female garda has been arrested in Sligo in relation to drugs-related activities. She is reportedly in her early 30s and based in Dublin. A man, also in his 30s, …
