Fatal single-car crash in Co. Kerry this morning
A woman in her 40s has tragically died in a road accident in Co. Kerry this morning. The fatal crash occurred just before 9am on the Ballyduff to Tralee road at Ballincosig Cross, Lixnaw, Co …
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Clever parrot saves his owner’s life during blaze
A house fire in Co. Meath last Monday might have had a tragic outcome, had it not been for the actions of a clever little parrot. Nigel O’Connor was fast asleep when a fire broke …
Staff in Cork University Hospital vote in favour of industrial action
Some members of the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) in Cork University Hospital have voted in favour of undertaking industrial action. The row centres around pay conditions in the anaesthetics department. The hospital stated that they …
Widespread frost nationwide creates hazardous driving conditions this morning
A weather warning remains firmly in place this morning as deep cold overnight has left a great deal of frost everywhere. Driving and indeed walking conditions can be perilous for a time today. Temperatures dipped …
Young Irish man found dead in India named
The Department of Foreign Affairs have released the name of the young Irish man after he was found dead in a hotel room in India. The young man was named as Brendan Devenney, who was …
Gardai in Cork appealing for information in order to find missing woman
Gardaí in Cork are appealing to the public for information in order to trace a missing woman. Michelle O’Riordan (27) was last seen at Andersons Quay in the city at around 6pm on Thursday December …
Watch your step tonight: Countrywide snow and ice in effect tonight
Met Eireann has issued a snow and ice warning for the entire country, and it will remain in effect until midday tomorrow. Temperatures will fall to minus 3 or minus 4 degrees tonight, with widespread …
Disgraceful: Beaumont hospital tells patients to stay away because their A&E is too busy
Patients were advised to go to another hospital because their A&E is too busy. In an absolutely disgraceful state of conditions, the staff at Beaumont hospital cannot cope with the numbers they’re receiving. They have …
One day teachers strike expected to be confirmed for January
The secondary teachers unions are expected to confirm later today that a one-day strike will take place next month. Executives of the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland and the Teachers Union of Ireland will …
Portlaoise hospital under the spotlight again as pregnant woman is wrongly told her unborn baby was dead
The Maternity Unit in Portlaoise hospital is hitting the headlines again for all the wrong reasons, after a pregnant woman was wrongly informed during a routine scan that her baby had died. She has now …
