Emergency landing at Dublin airport
A plane bound for Charles de Gaulle was forced to return to Dublin airport today when the pilot reported a problem with the undercarriage. The crew felt that the landing gear hasn’t retracted properly, meaning …
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NO concerts – Garth Brooks pulls the plug on all 5 gigs
All 5 Garth Brooks concerts in Croke Park have been confirmed as cancelled. Garth Brooks has just released the following statement: “I have always been advised to NEVER send a message in “the moment.” It …
Ryanair introduces new check-in app for passengers
Ryanair is continuing its improvements for customers with the launch of a new iPhone and Android app which will allow passengers to check in using only their smartphone. The app is now available and will …
International pro-choice lobby groups using United Nations to push abortion into Ireland
The Pro Life Campaign has called on the UN’s Human Rights Committee to defend the right to life of the unborn when scrutinising Ireland’s human rights record at a hearing in Geneva today. The Pro …
Pope Francis is understood to be looking at solutions for the issue of mandatory priest celibacy
According to Italian newspaper La Repubblica Pope Francis is understood to be looking for solutions to the issue of mandatory priest celibacy within the Catholic Church. Although according to a Vatican spokesman who said that …
Department of the Environment are conducting a review of the current concert licensing system in the wake of Brooks fiasco
The Department of the Environment have confirmed that they are conducting a review of the current concert licensing system in the wake of the controversy over the Garth Brooks concerts. Leading figures such as Dublin …
Crackdown on Gardai means no more running red lights
Gardai are facing a crackdown as new rules will forbid them from driving through red lights, in bus lanes or exceeding speed limits when pursuing criminals. They will also no longer be allowed to use …
Ticketmaster not handing out “Garth Brooks” refunds until Thursday
Garth Brooks fans hoping to receive their money back will have to wait until Thursday at the earliest. Ticketmaster has released a statement in which they said the won’t start paying out refunds until said …
Okey dokey Bill O’Herlihy
RTE football commentator Bill O’Herlihy will sign off on his career in style tonight, finishing up at the helm of the World Cup Final between Germany and Argentina. A prominent fixture of sporting events over …
Things are looking ‘positive’ today for Garth fans
The new minister for the environment Alan Kelly has now weighed into the Garth Brooks fiasco. Aiken promotions’ Peter Aiken last night spoke to the newly appointed minister, and the conversation is said to have …
