Body found in Co. Louth this morning
The body of a 27-year-old man has been found in Co. Louth today. The body was discovered at a house in the Rosevale Crescent area of Dunleer, at around 9am. The man was pronounced …
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Nationwide snow and ice warning in effect for the next 24 hours
The next 24 hours will remain bitterly cold everywhere, and a snow and ice warning will be in place during that period. Met Éireann has issued a “status orange” warning due to hail, sleet and …
GP Charged With Murder Of 11 Year Old Daughter
56-year-old Bernadette Scully has been arrested in connection with the murder of her 11-year-old daughter Emily Barut in their Offaly home over two years ago. Ms Scully of Emvale, Bachelors Walk, Tullamore appeared before Tullamore …
Government said to be considering measures to tackle childcare costs
The Coalition parties are set to discuss measures to deal with the spiraling cost of childcare in the country. Children’s Minister James Reilly is understood to be creating a seven-department committee to tackle the issue. …
Intel plant in Leixlip evacuated after bomb threat
Hundreds of employees were evacuated from the computer chip making plant this morning after Gardai received a phone call saying that a bomb had been planted at the plant. Gardai in turn contacted Intel, …
Elderly man killed and woman seriously injured in Wexford car crash
An 81-year-old man lost his life, and a 50-year-old woman was seriously injured in a two car collision last night. The collision happened at Ballylough, Ferns, Co. Wexford, at about 10.30pm. The man was pronounced …
95% of eligible homeowners have paid the Property Tax in 2014, according to Revenue
Figures released by the Revenue Commissioners today reveal that 95% of eligible homeowners have paid last year’s property tax. The tax raked in €452m for 2014, and there is €39m euro in property taxes due …
Brace for snow and ice: Yellow weather warning tonight
Met Éireann has issued a yellow weather warning for several parts of the country. Freezing temperatures and up to 3cm of snow are predicted in Monaghan and Waterford for Tuesday. Similar cold and snowy conditions …
Decrease in the number of people waiting for treatment in trolleys
The number of people on trolleys has reduced again, with a total of 363 patients waiting for treatment around the country. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has stated that 264 people are currently …
Noonan Confident The State Will Recuperate €29bn
This morning minister for finance Michael Noonan has expressed his confidence on recuperating the €29bn that the state pumped into AIB, Bank Of Ireland and Permanent TSB. The majority of this money (Approximately €20bn) was …
