violence

Dublin Bus drivers suspend evening services to Dublin estate following violent threats

‘The drivers have made this decision in order to prioritise the safety of both their passengers and themselves’ Dublin bus drivers have announced that they will be suspending services to a west Dublin estate following violent threats. Drivers of the 13 route have informed their unions that they will no longer service Bawnogue after 6pm, […]

‘The drivers have made this decision in order to prioritise the safety of both their passengers and themselves’ Dublin bus drivers have announced that they will be suspending services to a west Dublin estate following violent threats. Drivers of the 13 route have informed their unions that they will no longer service Bawnogue after 6pm, […]

2 years ago

WATCH: There was serious violence and fights during the Atherstone Ball Game this week

This is crazy. Each year on Pancake Tuesday, the Atherstone Ball Game takes place in Atherstone, Warwickshire, an event which dates back to Medieval times. The two-hour game is played in the town’s main street, Long Street, and sees groups of players compete for possession of a giant ball. The game honours a match played between Leicestershire […]

This is crazy. Each year on Pancake Tuesday, the Atherstone Ball Game takes place in Atherstone, Warwickshire, an event which dates back to Medieval times. The two-hour game is played in the town’s main street, Long Street, and sees groups of players compete for possession of a giant ball. The game honours a match played between Leicestershire […]

7 years ago

‘Irish trains are no longer safe for passengers or staff’ according to head of the National Bus and Rail Union

He was responding to the huge increase in anti-social behaviour in the last two years. National Bus and Rail Union general secretary Dermot O’Leary revealed that the union has called on Minister for Transport Shane Ross to establish a dedicated Transport Police, much like the similar system set in place in the UK. Speaking to RTE’s This […]

He was responding to the huge increase in anti-social behaviour in the last two years. National Bus and Rail Union general secretary Dermot O’Leary revealed that the union has called on Minister for Transport Shane Ross to establish a dedicated Transport Police, much like the similar system set in place in the UK. Speaking to RTE’s This […]

8 years ago

What you can and can’t post about sex, violence and terrorism on Facebook has been revealed

Freedom of speech doesn’t apply to every public platform, it turns out. Having got their hands on the guidelines provided to Facebook employees, The Guardian then gave a full breakdown on the findings, and found that Zuckerburg’s company are constantly attempting to clamp down on a tidal wave of sex, violence and terrorism related statuses. […]

Freedom of speech doesn’t apply to every public platform, it turns out. Having got their hands on the guidelines provided to Facebook employees, The Guardian then gave a full breakdown on the findings, and found that Zuckerburg’s company are constantly attempting to clamp down on a tidal wave of sex, violence and terrorism related statuses. […]

9 years ago

Vine: Northern Ireland player target of vicious kick to the head as violence breaks out in Milk Cup clash with Mexico

You don’t want to see this type of behaviour in football at any grade but especially not in the under-age ranks.

12 years ago

Pic: Defiant poster in Stillorgan encourages interesting method of dealing with recent rise in robberies

The residents of Stillorgan parish are mad as hell at a spate of recent robberies and they’re not going to take it anymore.

12 years ago