Manhole blast in Dublin City centre
Dublin Fire Brigade were called earlier today to attend an incident at the junction of Merrion and Baggot Street. A manhole cover suddenly blew upwards and flew a feet into the air, just missing some …
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According to forecasters today will be the hottest day of the year so far
With the recent good weather and with temperatures in the mid to high 20s, forecasters have said that today will be officially the hottest day of the year so far. Forecasters have reported that temperatures …
13 year old drowns whilst swimming in reservoir in Drogheda
A 13-year-old boy has died after he drowned in a reservoir in Drogheda Co Louth. It is believed that the young male was swimming in Rosehall reservoir with three youths at the time of the …
One in fifty Dubliners is a millionaire
Are you one in 50? Dublin Dollar Millionaires, that is. According to a recent study, more than one in 50 Dubliners is an individual with net assets of $1 million or more – and that …
Another Garth Brooks gig pulled after locals complain
Garth Brooks fans just can’t catch a break. Hot on the heels of the cancellation of the five concerts planned for Croke Park, yet another opportunity to hear the star’s hits has collapsed. Once again, …
Two Irish writers longlisted for this year’s Man Booker Prize
Joseph O’Neill and Niall Williams have today been longlisted for this prestigious literary award, for their novels “The Dog” and “History of the Rain”, respectively. “The Dog,” is O’Neill’s fourth novel, and it tells the …
Michael Flatley is calling it quits after his next dance tour in September
The man who made Irish dancing cool and sexy, Michael Flatley is hanging up his dance shoes this year. The 56 year old said “enough is enough” and that his legs can’t take anymore. He …
Strike action begins across 5 hospitals in the Limerick area
Clerical staff at public hospitals in Limerick city and county have today began industrial action to protest against the overinflated salary being paid to a senior manager at UL Hospitals Group. The hospitals affected are …
Woman awarded €32,000 damages for champagne injury
A woman has been awarded €32,000 in damages after being injured by shards of a broken champagne bottle at Dublin airport in 2012. Nuala McCourt was travelling to Madrid when she stopped for some pre-flight …
Dublin City Council install another temporary ban on bathing at Sandymount Strand
Another temporary ban has been put on bathing at Sandymount Strand by Dublin City Council, following tests carried out on Friday. It was revealed last week that water samples that were taken from Sandymount Strand …
