Penneys issues warning to customers as autumn/winter inventory delays expected
The delays are due to freight and port disruptions. Penneys has issued a warning to Irish customers as autumn and winter inventory is expected to be delayed due to freight and port disruptions. “We are experiencing some delays to the handover of some autumn and winter inventory caused by port and container freight disruptions,” a […]
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No you haven’t been imagining it, traffic is almost as bad as ever
“The gap between 2021 and 2019 figures is gradually declining.” The latest data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on Monday has revealed that car traffic levels are now at 90% of what they were in August 2019 in Dublin and 88% in regional areas. The latest CSO Transport Bulletin report also revealed there was […]
5 years ago
UK confirms planned use of vaccine passports in nightclubs will be scrapped
“I’m pleased to say that we will not be going ahead with plans for vaccine passports.” The UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid has confirmed that the UK Government will “not be going ahead” with plans to put a vaccine passport in place for nightclubs throughout the country. Last month, plans to require members of the public […]
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Sinn Féin takes 10% lead on Fine Gael amid controversies, according to latest poll
Leo Varadkar’s personal satisfaction rating also fell by nine points. Sinn Féin has taken a 10% lead over Fine Gael according to the latest Sunday Times opinion poll. In the first poll post-Merriongate, Leo Varadkar’s party has seen a decrease to 23%, meanwhile, Mary Lou McDonald’s party is up 3% to 33%. The poll also revealed […]
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Former President of Afghanistan apologises for fleeing Kabul – “it was the only way”
“I owe the Afghan people an explanation for leaving Kabul abruptly on 15 August after Taliban unexpectedly entered the city.” The former President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani has apologised for fleeing Kabul, saying he believed “it was the only way” to “keep the guns silent” and “save Kabul”. He said that he fled the presidential […]
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Bob Odenkirk returns to Better Call Saul set after heart attack
Great news. Bob Odenkirk has returned to the Better Call Saul set after suffering a heart attack in July of this year. Announcing the news on Twitter on Wednesday, he wrote: “Back to work on Better Call Saul! So happy to be here and living this specific life surrounded by such good people. “BTW this is […]
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“A lot of unanswered questions” say Gardaí as investigation into death of Kerry family begins
The incident is being treated as a double murder and suicide. Gardaí in Kerry have said there are “a lot of unanswered questions” as they have commenced a criminal investigation into the death of a Kerry family on Tuesday night. An investigation is underway after the bodies of three people with gunshot wounds were discovered following […]
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Gardaí investigating as pedestrian in his 60s dies after car crash in Cavan
A post-mortem is due to take place later today. Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred in the townland of Coras Point in Cavan on Wednesday evening, 8 September, at approximately 9pm. The collision involved a pedestrian and a car and occurred on the R198 between Coras Point and Cavan town. The […]
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Gardaí investigating tragic death of man aged in his 50s at Cork GP clinic
Gardaí in Mallow were alerted to the firearm incident on Tuesday night. Gardaí are investigating the tragic death of a man aged in his 50s at a Cork GP clinic. Gardaí in Mallow were alerted to a firearms incident that occurred at a business premises on Gouldshill in Mallow on Tuesday, 7 September. The man […]
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State Exam Commission apologises to 144 LCA students impacted by error
“All 144 candidates affected by this issue have been contacted and notified.” State exam chiefs have apologised after a computer error affected the grades of 144 Leaving Cert Applied (LCA) students. The mistake was in relation to the personal reflection task, which is an LCA component worth 10 out of 190 credits. The State Examination […]
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Gardaí investigating after three people found dead with gunshot wounds in Kerry
A firearm was recovered at the scene. An investigation is underway after the bodies of three people with gunshot wounds were discovered in Kerry. Gardaí in Listowel are currently investigating an incident at a domestic residence near the village of Lixnaw on Tuesday evening (7 September). Gardaí attended the scene and located the body of […]
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Simon Coveney says Zappone did not ask for job “at any stage” as he apologises for “sloppiness” of answers
He said that he “didn’t respond” when Zappone initially reached out to him in February. Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said that former Minister Katherine Zappone did not “at any stage” ask him for a job amid contovery over her proposed appointment as UN Special Envoy. The Minister also apologised for the “sloppiness” […]
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Tributes pour in for The Wire star Michael K. Williams after tragic death
“You were a beautiful soul, a kind spirit and a good time… a talent beyond measure.” Tributes have begun to pour in from friends and co-workers of The Wire actor Michael K.Williams after the star was tragically found dead in his New York City apartment on Monday afternoon. The Wire creator David Simon said on […]
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Zappone was told about Special Envoy role months before job was discussed by Cabinet
Text messages between Zappone and Minister Coveney also revealed she had spoken with Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe about the position. Former Minister Katherine Zappone was told about her appointment as UN Special Envoy four months ahead of the job being discussed by Cabinet. In WhatsApp messages released by the Department of Foreign Affairs on Monday Zappone […]
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