Conor Heneghan
Over 700 fixed charge notices for penalty points cancelled by a single Garda in a four-year period
One of a number of damning revelations in a report by the Garda Síochana Ombudsman Commission (GSOC). One member of An Garda Síochána was responsible for the cancellation of over 700 fixed charge notices for penalty points in a four-year period from 2009 to 2012 (inclusive). The Garda in question cancelled 744 fixed charge notices […]
9 years ago
Gardaí make arrest and seize large amount of cash in investigation into Insurance ‘Ghost ‘Brokers’
Numerous searches were conducted by Gardaí on Wednesday morning. Gardaí arrested a man in his mid-30s as part of ongoing investigation surrounding the activities of insurance ‘Ghost Brokers’ on Wednesday. Gardaí from the Special Investigation Unit DMR Traffic, assisted by members from the Criminal Assets Bureau and the Cyber Crime Unit, conducted numerous searches on […]
9 years ago
Conor McGregor says “come and get me” as he drives away from court in Dublin
“I thought I was in bleedin’ Lanzarote.” UFC star Conor McGregor was heard to say “come and get me” as he sped away from a court appearance in Dublin on Thursday. McGregor appeared at Blanchardstown District Court on Thursday morning, having been caught driving at 150 km/h in a 100 km/h zone earlier this year. […]
9 years ago
Passport control at Dublin Airport is set to be a lot more convenient from today onwards
The new measure promises to enhance security and speed up the immigration process. Automatic border control ‘e-Gates’ will be fully operational at Dublin Airport from today (Thursday) onwards following a successful pilot programme run at the airport earlier this year. 20 e-Gates – ten in Terminal One and 10 in Terminal Two – will use […]
9 years ago
New footage claims to show the most recent missile launch from North Korea
The background music gives this footage something of a Doomsday vibe. Footage from a YouTube account that regularly posts footage from Korean Central Television appears to show the most recent ballistic missile launched by North Korea earlier this week. After Korean Central TV released photos on Thursday of the launch of the missile on Wednesday, […]
9 years ago
Motorist in Wicklow has car impounded by Gardaí after ridiculously brazen attempt to doctor tax disc
These have to be seen to be believed. As long as Irish motorists are obliged to display tax and insurance discs on their vehicles, there are always likely to be attempts to deceive the Gardaí with discs that have been doctored in some way, shape or form. Take this motorist in Galway, for instance, who changed […]
9 years ago
78-year-old man killed after car collides with articulated lorry in Monaghan
Very sad news.
9 years ago
Donald Trump says he’s not going to “name names”, proceeds to single out Ireland in latest speech
Not for the first time…
9 years ago
Supermac’s have brought back their limited edition festive 5oz burger just in time for Christmas
Tasty and tempting…
9 years ago
US Government watchdog warns dog owners about health threat posed by ‘bone treats’
Dog owners, take note.
9 years ago
QUIZ: The Big JOE Irish General Knowledge Quiz: Week Seven
Your weekly time to shine.
9 years ago
A hugely important sporting documentary is coming to Netflix this week
Well worth a watch.
9 years ago
Gardaí investigate death of a homeless man who had been sleeping rough in Dublin
He is the second homeless person to have died in Dublin this week.
9 years ago
CCTV footage shows thieves using high-tech method to steal a car in Meath
Thefts of this type are on the rise.
9 years ago
The numbers for the €81 million Euromillions jackpot are in
A bigger draw awaits on Friday.
9 years ago
People in the UK try to draw border between Ireland and Northern Ireland and fail pretty miserably
One attempt was way off target.
9 years ago
North Korea has fired its latest ballistic missile
North Korea’s last missile test was in September.
9 years ago
Simon Harris has signed a medicinal cannabis licence for a seven-year-old girl from Cork
“Hi everybody, I just want to let you know that we have some really, really good news.”
9 years ago
The TV licence fee in Ireland could soon be replaced with a ‘broadcasting charge’
The evasion rate in Ireland is currently 14%.
9 years ago
A UL graduate named Frances Fitzgerald is having a tough time of it on Twitter today
Not the first time something like this has happened…
9 years ago
Tesco Mobile customers throughout Ireland affected by loss of coverage
Have you been affected?
9 years ago
Met Éireann have issued an updated snow and ice weather warning for Ireland
Brrrrrrrrr….
9 years ago
Fianna Fáil have tabled a motion of no confidence in Frances Fitzgerald
Martin believes an election would be avoided if Fitzgerald was to step aside.
9 years ago
It was snowing pretty heavily in Mayo this morning
Winter wonderland.
9 years ago
Here’s who’s on the Late Late and Graham Norton tonight
Staying in tonight?
9 years ago
Taylor Swift has just announced a gig in Croke Park next summer
Keep the date in the diary.
9 years ago
Oscar Pistorius has jail sentence extended by seven years in South African Supreme Court
Pistorius wasn’t present in court.
9 years ago
House of Lords member says he is “no way racist” after referring to Leo Varadkar as “the Indian”
The second time he’s been in the news this week.
9 years ago
Fine Gael come out fighting in support of beleaguered Frances Fitzgerald
Fighting words.
9 years ago
Two of the main stars of Cool Runnings are coming to Dublin next week
“Sanka, ya dead?” “Yeah, man.”
9 years ago
Aldi Ireland warn customers about fake voucher scam doing the rounds on WhatsApp
Aldi are investigating.
9 years ago
Australian politician apologises for making “inappropriate” jokes about rape, women and Irish people
“I apologise unreservedly.”
9 years ago
Australian company facing fine of over €240,000 over horrific accident involving Irish backpacker
The accident occurred in November 2015.
9 years ago
Dermot and Dave crack up as Today FM caller can’t stop laughing for three whole minutes
Best radio of the year.
9 years ago
Thousands of jobs on offer in Canada, An Garda Síochána and elsewhere at jobs event this weekend
Up to 30 employers will be recruiting.
9 years ago
“Severe” conditions on the way as Ireland braces itself for bitterly cold weekend
Frost, ice and maybe even a little snow.
9 years ago
Over 200 new beds to be made available to homeless people in Dublin before Christmas
184 people slept rough in Dublin on a single night in November.
9 years ago
Around the World in 80 Clubs: Keltoi Vigo, Galicia, Spain (#59)
“We are always on the lookout for fresh talent but we don’t bother looking at their passports.”
9 years ago
Be warned, traffic on some of the country’s main roads will be very heavy this evening
Take care if getting behind the wheel.
9 years ago
David McWilliams: “Dublin is a large ATM for the rest of the country”
McWilliams examines what he describes as ‘The Sunday Game’ approach to planning in Ireland.
9 years ago
HSE releases statement in response to damning revelations in RTÉ documentary
“Monitoring of the public/private mix is complex.”
9 years ago
A full list of all the big releases coming to Netflix in December
Christmas!
9 years ago
Ireland’s strongest man wins event at World Strongman competition with 520kg deadlift
Beast mode.
9 years ago
RTÉ documentary reveals two HSE consultants were paid nearly €30,000 for work they didn’t do
The revelations are pretty damning.
9 years ago
Saoirse Ronan and Barry Keoghan have both been nominated for prestigious film awards
The ceremony takes place the day before the Oscars.
9 years ago
Psychiatric hospital in Dublin investigating complaint about Al Porter
The complaint relates to a visit Porter paid to the hospital in 2015.
9 years ago
Radio poll reveals Ireland’s top ten all-time favourite TV characters
Agree with number one?
9 years ago
Gardaí advise Irish shoppers to follow the ’12 Golden Rules of Safe Online Shopping’ ahead of Cyber Monday
Be on your guard.
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