The compromised window was discovered by a crew member mid-flight. A passenger airplane made an emergency landing to Dublin Airport on Monday morning, following the discovery that one of the aircraft’s windshields had cracked. Lufthansa flight LH-978 was flying from Frankfurt to Dublin when the crew declared an emergency over the Irish Sea west of […]

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The collision occurred on Monday morning. An American tourist has suffered serious injuries in a head-on collision at a Cork junction where two other US tourists died in a horror crash last year. Gardaí have closed the N20 Cork-Limerick road near the Waterloo junction, on the outskirts of Cork city, after the collision between two […]

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The organisation has reminded county boards of their need for neutrality as players voice support for both sides. The GAA has sent around a letter to county secretaries asking them to distance the association as a whole from talk of the Eighth Amendment debate. The letter was sent to all 32 county secretaries on Monday morning […]

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Footage of the attack was shared on social media shortly after it happened. Three teenagers have been charged in Bangor, County Down in conjunction with a brutal assault on a 16-year-old girl that took place on the night of Friday, 20 April. The incident was reported to the PSNI at approximately 8pm that evening after […]

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“You can paint over a mural, but you can’t paint over an issue.” A protest was held at the Project Arts Centre in Temple Bar on Monday morning over the removal of a Repeal the 8th mural. The mural, painted by Irish artist Maser, was removed from the front wall of the Project Arts Centre […]

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This is the 20th school shooting in the US this year. On Friday, students from across the US participated in the second National Walkout Day, a protest organised in the wake of the Stoneman Douglas School shooting in Florida back in February. The gunman, a former student of Stoneman Douglas, was arrested “without incident” after killing 17 people […]

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The incident happened on Friday afternoon. A major Garda operation is under way in County Roscommon after armed raiders carried out a robbery at a Bank of Ireland in Strokestown, escaping with a sum of cash. The incident occurred on the 20 April 2018 at approximately 3pm. The four masked men entered the Bank of […]

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The mural is being removed for the second time following its reinstallation earlier this month. A controversial and recently re-installed Repeal mural is being removed from the wall of the Project Arts Centre for a second time, due to its political presence breaching rules. The red and white image, painted by street artist Maser and […]

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The ranking for 2017 moves us up from 11th place back in 2016. The Irish nationality has ranked ninth best in the world, according to a new international index. The Kochenov Quality of Nationality Index (QNI) measures both the internal value of nationality – such as the economic strength, human development, and peace and stability – and the external […]

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The representative body for Irish rugby players released a statement on Friday afternoon. Rugby Players Ireland (RPI), the body that represents professional rugby players in Ireland, says it’s currently in the process of developing the contents of its ‘Player Wellbeing Programme’ in light of recent events. Ireland and Ulster Rugby players Paddy Jackson and Stuart […]

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Investigations are ongoing. A 15-year-old boy has been arrested for reportedly making a terror threat at a school in Dublin. According to the Irish Independent, the teenager is reported to have made two 999 calls claiming to have plans to blow up the school building and to attack other students; the student is also reported to […]

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Not perfect but not bad either. This week’s weather report has been just the ticket after experiencing what seems like the longest winter of all time. Two storms and six months later, it seems that the frost has finally given way to some sunshine, and it’s not over yet. This week has given us the […]

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The decrease is down to a number of factors, the CEO of the Peter McVerry Trust believes. A record decrease in the official number of people sleeping rough in Dublin has been documented in the past six months. According to new figures published by the Department of Housing on Friday, the number of people sleeping […]

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Investigations are ongoing. An elderly woman has been pronounced dead following a fatal road traffic collision in Cork on Thursday. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses of the accident which happened on Sleaveen Road in Macroom at approximately 5.20pm. A woman in her 90s was seriously injured when her car was involved in a collision another car. […]

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The incident happened shortly before 12:30pm today. The PSNI have confirmed that two people have been killed in the light aircraft crash which happened in County Antrim on Thursday afternoon. The incident happened near Nutts Corner – two/three miles near the vicinity of Belfast Airport – where the aircraft landed and burst into flames. In […]

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Summer is (finally) here. You can only count on three things in this life: Life Death A crowd of people being outside The Barge pub in Dublin when the sun hits the capital Following an awful winter, we’ve experience a cracking week in terms of weather – with the hottest day of the year so […]

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What a day! After what seems like the longest winter we’ve ever had, it appears that spring has finally sprung. Sunshine made its way back into our lives in a big way this week, as the hottest temperatures of 2018 so far have been recorded all over the country. For the second day in a […]

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It’s science. For those of you who suffer from hay fever, and always forget to pick up your antihistamines, we’ve found another source of medication that you may have never thought of before. While some alcohols are known for causing a rather detrimental effect on those who can’t handle their bee pollen, some alcohols boast […]

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Fianna Fáil’s education spokesperson told TDs yesterday that the party believed putting the curriculum into law “goes against all precedent.” A bill based on the importance of updating the sexual education curriculum in Ireland passed the committee stage of the Dáil on Thursday afternoon. The Provision of Objective Sexual Education Bill, fronted by TDs Paul […]

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While in New York, the President is also set to visit Rockland GAA, the largest GAA club outside of Ireland. President Higgins has confirmed that, at the suggestion of the Government, he has accepted an invitation to address the United Nations during his trip to the US next week. Beginning his trip at the UN headquarters […]

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The completion date is scheduled for 2020. A white-water course for kayaks, and possibly a public lido, is planned to be built in the middle of Dublin’s IFSC. Dublin City Council has invited the services of a consultant project manager and employers representative for a white-water course (including a swift water rescue training course) and […]

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The school currently enrols 33 pupils. St Thomas’ Special School in Coolock, Dublin has been recently notified that its funding will be cut, leading to its imminent closure this June. Parents, students and teachers at the school, of which all 33 students are Travellers, have expressed great frustration with the sudden closure. St Thomas’ is […]

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The bill is set to be debated on Wednesday afternoon. A bill based on the importance of updating the sexual education curriculum in Ireland is set to head to Cabinet today. Socialist Party member Ruth Coppinger TD is fronting the bill, which is set to be debated in the Dáil between 3.55pm and 6pm on Wednesday […]

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Never get caught out without a brolly again. Members of the Irish public will now be able to access a localised forecast for up to seven days with thanks to the new and improved Met Éireann website and app. The site showcases regional forecasts with the use of an interactive tool on the homepage, a feature which allows […]

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“They have made a very serious mistake.” Money did not influence the decision to revoke the contracts of rugby stars Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding, the head of Ulster Rugby has told the Press Association. The decision to revoke the two players’ contracts was made this weekend by the IRFU and Ulster Rugby. Rumours that […]

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The incident happened on Monday afternoon. A man has suffered gunshot injuries during an incident in Finglas, north Dublin. The man, who is known to Gardaí, is understood to have been shot in the hand on Monday afternoon. He was presented at the Mater Hospital on Monday at approximately 5pm with an apparent gunshot wound. […]

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Batten down the hatches! Heavy showers and strong winds are expected across the country this evening, as Met Éireann issues three separate status yellow weather warnings which are set to affect the entire country. A Status Yellow wind warning has been issued for the entire country for Monday night, with south to southeast winds reaching […]

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“The Eighth Amendment is about an awful lot more than terminating a pregnancy when it comes to people with disabilities.” An advocacy organisation group which promotes the rights of people with an intellectual disability has backed the ‘Together For Yes’ campaign to call for a yes vote in the upcoming referendum. Inclusion Ireland has joined forces […]

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No one appears to have been injured in the incident. A three-car crash has been witnessed outside the hearing of British TV presenter Ant McPartlin’s drink-drive court hearing on Monday afternoon. Ant McPartlin was fined £86,000 and banned from driving for 20 months after pleading ‘guilty’ to a single charge of driving while over the […]

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The eerily realistic scam asks users to update their payment information. A new scam targeting Netflix users has been doing the rounds this week, in which it asks email recipients to update their information and enter their payment details. The convincing email, which mimics an official message from the popular streaming service by using the […]

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The national broadcaster has been accused of censoring the campaigner’s emotive plea to the Irish Government. RTÉ has been blasted for editing medicinal cannabis campaigner Vera Twomey’s speech criticising Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the Irish Government at this weekend’s People Of The Year awards. Sunday night saw tireless cannabis oil campaigner Vera Twomey – whose […]

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The disease caused by such bacteria could lead to meningitis. A number of items have been removed from Irish supermarket shelves over fears that they may contain traces of harmful bacteria. As a precautionary measure, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) – along with Wonderfoods – have recalled certain salads that contain a batch […]

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The move is part of an attempt to crack down against air rage. Inebriated passengers could soon be hit with on-the-spot fines for causing trouble on planes. The British government is currently considering a series of options to deter abusive and violent travellers on flights and ultimately crackdown on air rage. The new move could […]

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The band were asked to record the track for CEOL 2018. American rock band Wheatus just last week recorded the hit that made them famous, ‘Teenage Dirtbag’, as Gaeilge. The band were approached by the team at CEOL 2018, an album full of songs performed in Irish that will be given to secondary school students […]

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Sinn Féin politicians have penned a letter to Simon Harris asking to discuss problems surrounding the issue. Sinn Féin spokesperson for LGBTQI Rights, Senator Fintan Warfield has criticised Minister for Health Simon Harris for failing to commence key equal status legislation to same-sex parents. The legislation, which passed through the Oireachtas back in 2015, grants […]

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It’s understood that bloggers who refuse to disclose factual information will be named and shamed. Social media influencers, bloggers and public profiles with large followings are being warned of the repercussions should they mislead their followers. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASAI) has recently updated their information regarding bloggers and influencers, stating that they need to […]

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Tax refunds for Irish people who have worked in Canada amount to $1680 on average. Irish people who’ve travelled worked in Canada in 2017 are being urged to move fast and file their tax return before the 30 April deadline, or risk facing penalties from Canadian Revenue authorities. Those who’ve worked in Canada over the past 10 […]

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The bank has warned customers never to disclose any private information about their account to others. Bank of Ireland has issued a warning to its customers about a fraudulent caller who has been contacting the bank’s customers offering bogus advice. According to Bank of Ireland, the scam revolves around a so-called “fraudster” who has been […]

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Dizzee Rascal, Walking On Cars, Hannah Wants and Rudimental are headlining the music, surfing and arts festival. Sea Sessions has just announced a number of new acts to its already jam-packed line-up for summer 2018. Joining the line-up officially on Wednesday are Delorentos, Chasing Abbey, Jerry Fish and Kormac. Those acts, and many more, will […]

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A 37-year-old man has been arrested. One man has been arrested after Gardaí in Sligo conducted a search and seized a gun and a quantity of drugs on Tuesday evening. Gardaí attached to Ballymote Garda Station, County Sligo seized the firearm in the boot of a vehicle. A search warrant was obtained for a house […]

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“We’ve all done silly things but it just didn’t get exposure then.” Former Ulster, Ireland and Lions rugby player Willie McBride joined Sean O’Rourke on Wednesday morning’s RTÉ Radio 1 programme to speak about the recent Belfast trial. Speaking to O’Rourke, McBride, who also currently holds the position of President of the Ulster Rugby Supporters Club, […]

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Mark Zuckerberg took to the stand to testify about the Cambridge Analytica scandal in front of the Senate Judiciary and Commerce Committee on Tuesday afternoon. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg got into an awkward exchange with Democratic senator Dick Durbin on Tuesday when the senator probed him about his own personal privacy views. During the live-streamed hearing on Capitol […]

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All three outlets are located in Cork. Supermac’s is set to create 200 jobs in Cork this month with the opening of three new outlets, starting with a new outlet in Ballyvolane in the coming weeks. The other two outlets are set to open on the Bandon Road and Tivoli, an eastern suburb of the […]

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The incident happened on Monday afternoon. A 25-year-old man, found in possession of a loaded firearm and ammunition in a Limerick train station this week, is expected to appear before a sitting of Limerick District Court on Wednesday, April 11 to face charges in connection with the investigation. The young man was arrested on Monday […]

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It’s thought that missile air strikes could potentially occur in the next 72 hours. Europe’s air traffic controllers, Eurocontrol, have issued a Rapid Alert Notification for airlines travelling in the Eastern Mediterranean over potential air strikes on Syria. The Pan-European air traffic control agency is warning airlines to exercise caution due to the possible launch […]

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FINALLY. It looks like the cold snap might finally be over after one of the longest winters Ireland has had in years. Two storms and six months later, it appears that fine weather may be gracing the island again – with Met Éireann forecasting a dry day and highs of up to 15°C. According to the […]

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This is the sign you’ve been looking for. The team behind First Dates Ireland is recruiting daters for a new, and this time they’re on the hunt for one age range in particular. Speaking in a clip released by COCO Television, the production company behind the Irish version of the show, Maitre’D and waitress, Mateo […]

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The campaign was originally formed to raise €50,000 in seven days. They surpassed that target in two hours. The Together for Yes campaign, a group which favours a repealing of the Eighth Amendment, raised over €150,000 in just six hours on Tuesday thanks to an online campaign set up to fund posters for the upcoming […]

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“All of us on both sides of the Irish Sea have a responsibility to maintain hope for the future.” Jeremy Corbyn has shared a moving speech commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, in which he pays tribute to the people who brought together its conception, as well as those striving to continue […]

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Clare County Council claims it will be “Europe’s first 21st Century University Town”. A new town is set to be built on the Clare side of the University of Limerick’s campus, a move which allegedly has the capacity to generate at least 3,500 jobs, according to the Limerick Leader. A 300-hectare site has been given the […]

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