“Chaotic scenes” at Dublin Airport as passengers miss flights due to lengthy queues
Best to plan ahead if travelling over the next few weeks. Dublin Airport has advised passengers to expect lengthy queues for security screenings for weeks to come. Over the weekend, there were a number of reports on social media of people missing their flights due to the delays. A video shared by RTÉ reporter Fergal […]
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Michael D Higgins calls for unity with Ukraine in heartfelt St Patrick’s Day message
“Let us join with all those who stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.” President Michael D Higgins has addressed the nation on St Patrick’s Day with a heartfelt message calling for solidarity with the people of Ukraine. He said that a dark shadow has been “cast across our world as we witness the unfolding […]
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Taoiseach tests positive for Covid-19 in Washington during St Patrick’s Day visit
It’s understood that the Taoiseach is self-isolating and feeling well. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has tested positive for Covid-19. He is currently in Washington D.C. for St Patrick’s Day-related celebrations. He will now no longer be able to meet with US president Joe Biden in person on Thursday as part of the traditional shamrock ceremony at […]
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WATCH: Ukrainian woman bravely confronts Russian soldier on the street
“Why did you come to our country?” Footage has been shared on Twitter of the moment a Ukrainian woman bravely confronted a Russian soldier, telling him he has no business in her country. The clip was recorded just hours after Russia launched its attack on Ukraine. In the video, we see the woman approach the […]
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Family of man injured in Sligo burglary say there’s “no real hope”
Tom was viciously attacked in his home last month. The family of Sligo man Tom Niland, who was badly beaten during a burglary at his home last month, has spoken out about the hopelessness of his situation. The 73-year-old is currently on life support at Sligo University Hospital. Speaking on RTÉ Radio 1’s Today with Claire […]
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Omicron variant symptoms are “mild” so far, says doctor who discovered it
The doctor said that many people are panicking unnecessarily. The South African doctor who discovered the Omicron variant has said that suspected cases of the new strain of Covid are presenting mild symptoms so far, RTÉ News reports. Speaking on The Andrew Marr Show on Sunday, Dr Angelique Coetzee agreed that many people are “panicking […]
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