Woman killed after being struck by a truck
A woman has died after being hit by a truck in the Ranelagh area of Dublin this morning. The road where the accident happened is currently closed, and diversions are in place.
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Russell Brand joins Irish Water protesters and says “water is a basic human right”
Russell Brand took to YouTube to declare is disgust at Irish Water. The British comedian said the Irish Water protesters were correct to stand up to the government and he claims that “water is a …
Garth Brooks: Not playing Croke Park felt like a member of my family died
No, we’re not joking. The man behind 5 concerts that halted the country for a week, Garth Brooks, has likened not getting to play Croke Park to losing one his family members. Brooks told The …
Three people taken to hospital after getting into difficulty whilst kayaking
Three people had to be airlifted and taken to hospital after they got into difficulty whilst kayaking in Co Wicklow yesterday. The Dublin Coastguard Helicopter and members of the Wicklow Mountain Rescue received a call …
Weather warning: Take care – Flash flooding across many parts of Leinster and Munster this morning
People are advised to take extra care this morning as very heavy rain over the past 48 hours has made many parts of the country treacherous or impassable. Flash flooding has been reported in Louth, …
Incredibly brave: Mairia Cahill spoke candidly to Vincent Browne about being raped by an IRA member
The remarkably brave Mairia Cahill spoke openly to Vincent Browne tonight about being a young girl on a couch being disgustingly raped by an IRA member. She condemned Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams, and Deputy …
Government spend €2m on salt supplies to keep the nations roads open this winter
The Government has confirmed that they have spent around €2m on salt supplies to keep the nations roads open during the expected cold snaps this winter. The news comes as the Government’s specialized Task Force …
Joan Burton: €100 social welfare payment will be available to supplement water charges
The Tanaiste has today confirmed that there will indeed by a €100 social welfare payment available to ‘contribute’ towards the water charges. Households will need to apply for this supplement, but who and when will be …
Head of Ulster Bank says most first-time buyers won’t get mortgages
The head of Ulster Bank Jim Brown has said over half of first-time buyers will not be able to get a mortgage because of new rules imposed by the Central Bank. Most potential buyers will be able …
Trials of Ebola medication begin next month
Two separate trails are being tested for the treatment of the Ebola virus. Several hundred patients will be involved in the tests. The two trails that are being carried out are: Brincidofovir, from the US …
