“Near certainty” that 2023 will be hottest year on record, say EU scientists
Leaders and climate experts are meeting at the end of November. European Union scientists have warned that it is a “near certainty” that 2023 will be the hottest year in 125,000 years, after it was revealed that October was the hottest on record. Last month’s record broke the previous record set in 2019, by 0.4 […]
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Met Éireann pinpoints return of frost as temperature set to drop this week
Dig out the woolly hats. Met Éireann have predicted the possible first frost of the season this week as temperatures continue to drop in November. With a bombardment of storms, wind and rain over the past month, the week ahead looks a little more settled than before, but there’s still some rain on the horizon […]
2 years ago
Minister seeks “collective decision” from parents to ban smartphones from under 13s
She has said that government support will be provided. Education minister Norma Foley has called for a “collective decision” from parents not to purchase smartphones to children until they leave primary school. Speaking at the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis, Ms Foley said that she will be forwarding a memo to the Cabinet that would involve […]
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Status Yellow rain warning for six counties as Ireland braces for Storm Ciarán
Parts of the north have already been flooded. A Status Yellow rainfall warning has been issued by Met Éireann for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Cork and Waterford as Storm Ciarán is set to hit Ireland on Wednesday, November 1. The national forecaster said the warnings involved “further rainfall associated with Storm Ciarán, combined with saturated […]
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Garda report details number of thwarted assassination attempts in Ireland
Gardaí celebrated 100 years of service last year. The number of assassinations thwarted since 2016 by An Garda Síochána has been revealed in their latest annual report for last year, released on Tuesday, October 31. Gardaí have thwarted 80 attempted assassinations in the last seven years, according to the report. While no further detail was […]
2 years ago
The Ultimate Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Quiz
Only true fans will get full (bite)marks… Spooky season, as the kids like to say these days, is well and truly upon us and, if you’re fed up of watching all of these great horror movies in the lead up to Halloween, you may find yourself relaxing with a classic Treehouse of Horror episode of […]
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Transport minister says Irish roads are unsafe for kids walking to school
“They’re not safe for even experienced cyclists.” Transport minister Eamon Ryan has admitted that Irish roads are not safe enough for children walking or cycling to school. Speaking at the Dail this week after it was revealed that road death numbers so far in 2023 have already surpassed 2022’s total, Mr Ryan said change was […]
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The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 27
The best way to spend three minutes of your day. It’s Monday and, can you believe it, it’s day 27 of our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quizzes. For the newly initiated out there, every day, we present players with 15 general knowledge quiz questions and three minutes to answer them. You can have a go […]
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Weather warnings issued for 17 counties as Ireland braces for further floods
One Status Orange and two Status Yellow warnings are in place. Met Éireann have issued multiple weather warnings around the country as Ireland braces for more potential flooding in the wake of Storm Babet. A Status Orange rain warning is in place for Waterford, Wexford and Kilkenny until 1am on Tuesday, October 23, while most […]
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Michael D Higgins unwavering in refusal to walk back on political comments
“I am reflecting the will of the people.” President Michael D Higgins has refused to walk back on his recent political comments which have drawn criticism and says he has a responsibility to speak on behalf of the Irish people. The President, who has been outspoken on topics such as the ongoing conflict in Gaza […]
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