Victims were tricked into paying €182 in “processing costs”. Gardaí are warning the public to be wary of an online loan scam targeting vulnerable people. Sergeant John Kelly detailed the scam while speaking to Patricia Messinger on C103’s Cork Today Show. “Obviously, every community, you have your local credit union, and credit unions are well […]

3 years ago

Investigations are ongoing. Gardaí are investigating the theft of a vehicle with a child inside in Dublin on Sunday (21 August). The theft happened on St Attracta Road in Dublin shortly after 7pm. Following the theft of the vehicle, the infant passenger who was in the vehicle at the time was found shortly after, unharmed. […]

3 years ago

“Those are questions that will not go away as a result of this action.” Mary Lou McDonald has slammed the Government’s decision to defend Robert Troy prior to his resignation on Wednesday night (24 August). Troy resigned as a Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment following controversy over omissions made […]

3 years ago

A third winning ticket has been sold in Galway, but has yet to be claimed. As August comes close to an end, two lucky National Lottery players have become Ireland’s newest millionaires. The players in Tipperary and Sligo won €1 million each in the Euromillions “Ireland Only Raffle” draw. The raffle has been carried out […]

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Investigations are ongoing. A man has been arrested following a robbery at a commercial premises in Dublin on Tuesday (23 August). The theft occurred in Dublin 2 shortly after 3pm yesterday. A lone man entered the premises, demanding a sum of cash, before fleeing on foot a short time later with a large sum. Following […]

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The runway is set to generate €2.2 billion in additional economic activity. As announced earlier this week, the North Runway at Dublin Airport has opened today, with an inaugural flight taking off at midday on Wednesday (24 August). According to the daa, the new runway is set to create 31,200 new jobs, along with €2.2 […]

3 years ago

Do your bit for the environment, and make some quick cash while you’re at it. Are you thinking of getting rid of your old phone, and making a bit of cash while you’re at it? Vodafone has launched a new online trade-in tool, which allows customers to organise cash for phones from the comfort of […]

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The project has been in the works since 2018. A new runway at Dublin Airport is set to open on Wednesday, a development which was flagged with quite high expectations at the time of it’s announcement a number of years back. The North Runway is set to facilitate an inaugural flight on Wednesday (24 August). […]

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The move comes as children get ready to go back to school. As classrooms prepare to reopen soon following the summer break, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are calling on drivers to watch out for children returning to school. One measure being introduced to help encourage safe driving around schools is […]

3 years ago

Tragic news. A nine-year-old girl has died following a shooting in Liverpool on Monday night (22 August). Merseyside Police announced that an investigation into the shooting is underway on Tuesday morning. “Officers attended at a house on Kingsheath Avenue at 10pm after reports that an unknown male had fired a gun inside the property,” Merseyside […]

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A man in his 60s was also injured during the burglary. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following an aggravated burglary in a business premises in Roscommon on Monday (22 August). The Roscommon Herald reports that a 94-year-old woman and her two sons were the victims of the robbery. The burglary occurred at a business premises […]

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Investigations are ongoing. Two men and three youths have been arrested in connection with criminal activities following a search operation on Saturday (20 August). The operation was carried out in Cherry Orchard, and aimed to “disrupt, detect and prevent recurring criminal activities in the area”. These activities include stealing cars, causing criminal damage, driving dangerously, […]

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Tragic news. A man has died following a serious assault in Kildare on Sunday (21 August). Gardaí and Emergency Services were alerted to the scene at Dublin Road in Monasterevin shortly after 12.30am. The incident involved a group of people at the entrance of a premises. A man in his 20s, found unresponsive at the […]

3 years ago

Act fast though, as it’s only for this week. There’s only one thing in the world that tastes better than pizza, and that’s free pizza. There’s no such thing as too much free pizza as well, so why settle with an extra slice or two when you could get a full one? The folks at […]

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“I’m sorry if some people take the implication that De Valera had a hand in his assassination, I didn’t intend that at all.” Neil Jordan has apologised to moviegoers if they had thought he implied that Éamon De Valera had ordered the death of Michael Collins due to the ending of his film. The director […]

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“Forgiveness is between them and God. It’s my job to arrange the meeting.” The weekend is slowly but surely coming to an end. Between gigs, shows, and the Rose of Tralee kicking off this weekend, there are probably a few sore heads around the country today. So save yourself; cancel those plans, order a takeaway, […]

3 years ago

Her father, Alexander Dugin, has been described as “Putin’s brain”. Darya Dugina, the daughter of a prominent ally of Vladimir Putin, has died following a car bomb attack in Moscow on Saturday (20 August). The 30-year old was killed when the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado she was driving exploded near Bolshiye Vyazemy village in the […]

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Tragic news. A pedestrian has died following a collision in Limerick on Sunday (21 August). Shortly before 4am, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the scene in Cappamore. The incident involving a car and a pedestrian occurred on a local road at Dromsally. The pedestrian, a man in his late teens, was treated at […]

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A second man was treated at the scene for apparent facial injuries. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault of two men in Kildare on Sunday (21 August). Gardaí and Emergency Services were alerted to the scene at Dublin Road in Monasterevin shortly after 12.30pm. The incident involved a group of people at […]

3 years ago

There’s one answer you really should get… … but stranger things have happened. You have two minutes to name all the countries of the world that begin with the letter “I”. So get those thinking caps on, and claim some bragging rights for your geographical prowess. If the quiz isn’t displaying properly, you can find […]

3 years ago

“I take full responsibility and I apologise unreservedly to my constituents.” Robert Troy has apologised and submitted seven amendments to correct inaccuracies in the Register of Members’ Interest declarations. Troy submitted the changes to the Clerk of the Dáil and SIPO on Thursday (18 August). “I take my role and responsibility as a TD for […]

3 years ago

One Garda recommended avoiding drinking out of punch bowls. Gardaí are warning the public to be vigilant as alleged incidents of drinks being spiked are increasing. Garda James Masters spoke about the phenomenon following a spiking incident in Bantry while speaking to Patricia Messinger on C103’s Cork Today Show. “We’re receiving more allegations of incidents […]

3 years ago

Tragic news. A lorry driver has died following a road traffic collision in Tyrone. The single-vehicle collision involving a Scania articulated lorry occurred shortly before 8.20am on Tuesday (16 August) on the Beltany Road in Omagh. The man, aged in his 20s, died at the scene from his injuries. “The Beltany Road currently remains closed […]

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Wild Isles is set to air on BBC One soon. Legendary documentarian David Attenborough is bringing his trademark love of nature to Ireland in a new series for the BBC. The 96-year-old will present Wild Isles, a new five-part series for BBC One and iPlayer focusing on the wildlife of Ireland and Britain. “In my […]

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Petersen was nominated for two Oscars in his career. Legendary director Wolfgang Petersen has died, aged 81. The news was confirmed by Variety via his production company on Tuesday (16 August). Petersen was born in Emden in Germany, before studying at the Gelehrtenschule des Johanneums in Hamburg. Beginning his career in theatre, Petersen moved into […]

3 years ago

“Were you rushing or dragging?” The good weather has well and truly come to an end. You know the summer is over when you had to decide which fleece you were going to wear into work today. Tonight’s a night to stay in, no doubt about it. And what better way to spend the night […]

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Update: Thursday, 18 August @ 3.05pm The man aged in his 50s who was arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday in connection with the discovery of 75-year-old Miriam Burns has been released without charge in relation to this matter. A file will now be prepared for […]

3 years ago

Treat yourself to a takeaway tonight. Fancy making a quick bit of cash? Revolut are giving away free money, and all you have to is take a few quizzes. The quizzes can be found in the Cryptocurrency section of the app, under the Learn header. By watching some short videos and reading some articles, Revolut […]

3 years ago

“There needs to be, to a certain extent, a moratorium drawn on this now by the authorities and the Gardaí.” A former Green Party election candidate in Leitrim has called for a “moratorium”, or a temporary ban, on stag and hen parties in Ireland. The call for the ban follows the death of Paul ‘Babs’ […]

3 years ago

A man in his 20s was kicked and headbutted on the bus. Warning: this article contains graphic images. Gardaí and Dublin Bus are investigating an alleged homophobic assault that occurred to a passenger on Sunday (14 August). Mark Sheehan, a 26-year-old man, posted images and a description of the incident on Monday night (15 August). […]

3 years ago

Surely this means he has a permanent invite to any Marty party, right? If you thought you had high stakes in your Fantasy Football league, think again. One man has been left with a permanent reminder of his defeat to his friend with a massive portrait of Marty Whelan tattooed on his thigh. Phil O’Kelly […]

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Batten down the hatches. After the immense heat of the past week, it’s going to be a very rainy start to this week. Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange Thunderstorm Warning for Monday (15 August). The warning is valid in 14 counties: the entirety of Munster, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Kildare, Wicklow, and Dublin. […]

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Tragic news. A man has died after a single-vehicle collision in Wexford on Sunday night (14 August). The crash occurred at 10.40pm in the townland of Bargy Commons in Cleariestown. A passenger was fatally injured when the car he was travelling in collided with a tree. The passenger, a man in his 30s, was pronounced […]

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The fashion event of the summer is finally here. Following months of anticipation, it’s finally here. The new uniform for An Garda Síochána is operational from Monday (15 August). The House of Garda revealed the new-look uniform in February, with the new threads being rolled out across selected stations over the country over the past […]

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All based on a true story, to boot. The weekend is over, and so is the good weather. A Status Orange Thunderstorm warning has been issued, which means no cans in the park this evening. But just because you’re stuck at home doesn’t mean you can’t have a good evening. As the wind howls and […]

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Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident. An Garda Síochána is urging the public not to share pictures of an incident in Westmeath which resulted in the death of Paul ‘Babs’ Connolly. The 47 year old man died following a fatal assault on Church Street in Athlone on Saturday (13 August). Two […]

3 years ago

Localised flooding is expected. Well, it’s time to pack away the parasols, and replace them with umbrellas. The Status Yellow Thunderstorm warning that had been issued across Ireland has now been escalated to a Status Orange warning. Met Éireann changed the warning on Sunday (14 August). “Due to the sporadic nature of development, not all […]

3 years ago

A man was arrested following the seizure. A man has been arrested following the seizure of drugs with a combined value of €398,400 in Galway on Saturday (13 August). The seizure occurred as part of Operation Tara, a national anti-drug strategy. Gardaí obtained a Section 26 warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977 and […]

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His accused assailant has plead not guilty to attempted murder and assault charges. Author Salman Rushdie has been taken off a ventilator and is able to speak following a brutal assault in New York on Friday (12 August). His agent Andrew Wylie confirmed the news to the Washington Post on Saturday. The man identified at […]

3 years ago

Tragic news. A man has died following a fatal workplace accident in Roscommon on Thursday (11 August). The accident occurred in the Tibohine area of Roscommon at approximately 10.15am. The man, aged in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has since been removed to Roscommon University Hospital where a post-mortem examination […]

3 years ago

Recognise these places? Four closure orders were served on Irish food businesses during July, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). The enforcements orders were issued for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998, and to the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020 by […]

3 years ago

The age of the €1 and €10 flight is over. If you’ve been keeping your fingers crossed for a €1 flight from Ryanair soon, you may be waiting a long time. CEO Michael O’Leary confirmed that the changes to fares during an interview with BBC Radio 4 on Wednesday (10 August). “There’s no doubt that […]

3 years ago

Don’t forget to wear suncream. It’s official; we’re having another very hot weekend this week. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow High Temperature warning for Ireland from midday Friday (12 August) until 6am on Sunday (14 August). The meteorological body is predicting very hot weather on Friday and Saturday with maximum temperatures of around […]

3 years ago

Tragic news. The body of a man in his 30s was recovered in a river in Carlow following a drowning incident on Wednesday (10 August). Gardaí are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the recovery of the body from the River Barrow in Graiguecullen at approximately 9.20pm. It is understood the man got into difficulty […]

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McCarthy’s body was found in an apartment in Drumcondra on Saturday (6 August). A man has been charged on Thursday (11 August) in connection with the death of Sean McCarthy in Dublin. McCarthy was reported missing last Tuesday (2 August), having been last seen in the Drumcondra area. The body of the 28-year-old was found […]

3 years ago

Around 446 walking trails are set to be improved with the funding. The Government is set to provide almost €1 million in funding to 175 community groups across Ireland to assist in managing walking trails throughout the country. Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys announced the move on Wednesday (10 August). Grants of […]

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Beaches in Donegal, Galway, Sligo, and Cork also made the list. A beach in Mayo has been named as the best place to swim in Ireland and the UK, and deservedly so. The stunning Keem Bay in Achill was named as the top place to go swimming in the sea by Ocean Bottle, a company […]

3 years ago

Eligible people can book an appointment online, or check with participating GPs and pharmacies. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has announced the further rollout of a second Covid booster vaccine, with more groups becoming eligible to receive the shot over the next few weeks. Those aged 60 and over and pregnant woman can make an […]

3 years ago

One county saw an increase of over 21%. The Daft.ie Rental Price Report for the second quarter of 2022 was published today (Wednesday, 10 August), and with it came an indication that conditions continue to worsen for renters nationwide. Market rents in the second quarter of 2022 were an average of 12.6% higher than the […]

3 years ago

Drive safe. With Met Éireann issuing a weather advisory for high temperatures this week, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to be aware of dangers posed by the heat. The RSA is particularly concerned about the impact of sun glare, which can result in drivers being temporarily dazzled or blinded by the […]

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