Irish Government provides new update on bomb threats against Irish media organisations
‘We will go after this to identify who’s responsible and to hold them accountable.’ Taoiseach Micheál Martin has vowed that those responsible for the bomb threats against Irish media organisations today (Friday, 6 November) will be identified and held accountable. In response to the threatening emails, several broadcasters and newspapers were forced to evacuate staff […]
4 days ago
Contents of bomb threat email sent to Irish and UK media organisations revealed
JOE has obtained a copy of the threatening email. JOE has obtained a copy of the bomb threat sent via email to media organisations across Ireland and the UK. This has led to staff evacuations and the disruption of news coverage on Friday morning (6 November). The person who sent the email to broadcasters and […]
4 days ago
Media organisations in Ireland and UK targeted with bomb threats
Update 11am, Friday, 6 November Several buildings have had to be evacuated. Several media organisations across Ireland and the UK have received bomb threats this morning (Friday, 6 November). In Ireland, the broadcasters and newspapers said to be affected are Bauer Media (which controls Newstalk and Today FM), the Irish Independent, RTÉ, and Virgin Media. […]
4 days ago
An Post confirms deadline dates for deliveries ahead of Christmas
Very important to know if you plan to send cards and gifts abroad this festive season. Christmas may still feel ages away, but anyone hoping to get cards and presents to loved ones on time will want to take note of An Post’s latest festive posting dates. They’ve covered everything from standard letters and parcels […]
5 days ago
Investigation launched after man, 30s, dies in Garda custody
The incident has been referred to Fiosrú, the Office of the Police Ombudsman. Gardaí have said they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Garda custody at Kildare Garda Station. The man, aged in his 30s, was found unresponsive at around 9.35am on Halloween (Saturday, 31 October, 2026). Gardaí provided medical […]
1 week ago
Several counties hit with Status Orange warnings for flooding and ‘intense rain’
Six counties are affected by the Status Orange warnings. Met Éireann has just issued two Status Orange warnings affecting six Irish counties over expected flooding and “intense rain”. The conditions come as Storm Austen is set to impact Ireland this week. Named by the UK Met Office on Tuesday morning (20 October), Met Éireann has […]
2 weeks ago