Skull found in Swords Co Dublin identified as human
Forensic tests carried out on a skull found by workmen in a field in Swords Co Dublin yesterday afternoon, have confirmed that the skull is that of a human being Gardai say that the state …
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Passenger jet makes emergency landing at Dublin Airport
United Airlines flight UA-295, en route from London Heathrow to Washington and carrying 140 passengers onboard, was forced to declare an emergency while flying over the Irish Sea this afternoon when smoke and fumes were …
Be careful out there this evening, folks, it’s going to be a wet one
‘Tis going to be a wet evening today. Met Eireann has issued a yellow rainfall warning for much of the country, with 17 counties expected to be hit by heavy rainfall. Donegal, Galway, Mayo, …
Water meter exclusion zone ‘does not affect residents entering or leaving their premises, judge says
The water meter/water charges/Irish Water triumvirate of discordia keeps on hitting the headlines day in and day out, providing newsworthy items on a regular basis. Last Wednesday, the High Court granted the water meter installation …
Varadkar: ‘There is a sinister fringe of violent Irish Water protesters’
So has spoken the current Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar, He made this statement following a tense stand-off between a group of about 200 protesters and Gardai in Coolock last night. The use of pepper …
Unemployment set to fall below 10 percent over the next year
In the past week alone more than 800 Irish jobs have been announced by multinational corporations. The Government has said that in the coming “hours, weeks and months” more jobs will be announced. Just this …
Bomb-making unit believed to have been found
It is believed that gardai have discovered a bomb-making factory at Blessington Road site on Monday in Tallaght. The storage bunker’s owner discovered an unlocked unit where two men were found inside mixing chemicals. …
ECB letter before bailout ‘akin to gun to the ear of the Government’
It has been revealed today that the secret letter sent by the ECB to the then Minister for Finance, the late Brian Lenihan, on November  19 2010, explicitly threatened to cut off all funding unless …
Every household that registers with Irish Water will receive €100 back from Social Welfare
It has been confirmed today that every household that sends the registration pack back to Irish Water will receive €100 back from Social Welfare. The monies will reportedly be paid back in four installments of €25 each …
Cavan Mum and baby found safe and sound
It has been confirmed this morning that Samantha Mc Clorey and her 3-month-old daughter have been found. Samantha and her baby daughter went missing two days ago around the Cootehill area in Co Cavan, Â around …
