Passerby finds dead body in Dublin’s Temple Bar area
Gardai sources report that a man’s body was discovered in Dublin city centre earlier today. The body was spotted by a passerby in Cows Lane, Temple Bar. It is understood that the deceased was a …
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Flights cancelled overnight and power cuts over strong winds, but very mild temperatures are expected later today
Strong winds of up to 125km/h in places caused considerable disruption overnight to flights and power supply. All weather alerts have been lifted this morning as conditions are expected to ease, and the forecast is …
Fine Gael refuses to participate in any live TV3 general election debates
The party has denied permission to any of its election candidates to appear on any live broadcast moderated by controversial presenter Vincent Browne. A missive to such effect was earlier today dispatched from Fine Gael …
Outrage at Muslim lecturer who warned Irish newspapers not to publish Muhammad cartoon
Public outrage erupted on social media and news websites today following comments by a Muslim lecturer in the wake of the Charlie Hebdo massacre. Dr Ali Selim, who teaches at Trinity College, Dublin, said that …
Met Eireann issue status yellow and orange wind warnings
A status yellow wind warning has been issued for the counties of Munster, Connacht, Leinster, Cavan and Monaghan. County Donegal has been issued with an orange warning over strong winds. The warnings will remain in …
€30,000 worth of drugs seized in Dublin, two arrested
Gardai have arrested two men, aged 33 and 27, following a significant seizure of drugs at a premises in Dublin’s city centre. The men are currently being detained at Pearse Street Garda Station. According to …
25-metre long wind turbine blade detaches from mast and falls to the ground
The incident happened at the Turslliagh wind farm near Tralee, Co Kerry. Twenty three Danish-manufactured V47 wind turbines stand at the site in Turslliagh. The masts tower over the landscape at a height of over …
No winner of last night’s lotto jackpot of €5.29m
Lotto players will have another chance to become millionaires on Saturday, as the jackpot remained untouched on last night’s draw. The numbers drawn were 4, 7, 26, 29, 39 and 42. The bonus number was …
Road crash in Drogheda leaves one dead and three injured
A woman motorist has sadly lost her life and three other people have been injured after a collision between a car and a truck this morning. The incident happened at around 6am on the R512 …
Gardai in Dublin appeal for information in order to find missing man
Gardaà in Dublin are appealing for information in order to help find a missing 56-year-old man from the city. Gardai say that Patrick Coyne has been missing from Fairview, Dublin since last Sunday, January 4th. He …
