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Alan Loughnane

Alan Loughnane

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A woman has died following a road traffic collision in Roscommon
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A woman has died following a road traffic collision in Roscommon

Very sad news. A woman has died following a fatal road traffic collision in Roscommon. Gardaí are investigating the incident at Kilmaryal, Elphin, where the collision occurred at approximately 8pm on Thursday evening. A pedestrian, a woman in her 60s, was fatally injured when she was struck by a vehicle. She was pronounced dead at […]

Parents admit to influence of anti-vaccine posts after child spends three days in ICU
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Parents admit to influence of anti-vaccine posts after child spends three days in ICU

The child had not received his childhood vaccinations. The parents of a 13-month-old boy admitted to intensive care in University Hospital Galway said they were influenced by anti-vaccine material they read on social media. The boy had not received his childhood vaccinations due to parental concerns regarding social media reports of a potential link between the […]

Fine Gael launch internal review into Maria Bailey swing case
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Fine Gael launch internal review into Maria Bailey swing case

The saga continues. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar met with under fire TD Maria Bailey on Wednesday to discuss the compensation claim she is withdrawing against The Dean Hotel in Dublin. Bailey has come under increasing criticism following an interview she gave on Today with Sean O’Rourke earlier this week. It was announced on Wednesday that an […]

Minister warns people about bringing ham products into country amid swine fever fears
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Minister warns people about bringing ham products into country amid swine fever fears

Take note if you’re leaving the country. Agriculture Minister Michael Creed has issued advice to the public about bringing ham and other food products into the country. Holidaymakers are being asked to be vigilant about bringing home food products such as ham sandwiches from their holidays abroad in order to prevent the spread of African […]

A study has revealed all the clothes you shouldn’t wear on a first date
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A study has revealed all the clothes you shouldn’t wear on a first date

Take note, daters… If you’re going on a first date, you’re probably nervous enough without being told what you can and can’t wear, but it’s in your best interests to know. Aside from generally being sound, conversing, and wearing clean clothes, what can you do on a first date to ensure that you give yourself […]

200,000 people across the country take part in Darkness Into Light
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200,000 people across the country take part in Darkness Into Light

Well done to everyone involved. Around 200,000 people around Ireland took part in Darkness Into Light on Saturday morning in a fundraising walk in aid of Pieta House The walk starts in the early morning while it’s still dark, and participants walk for 5km into the light of day, a symbolic act representing the road […]

Applegreen are introducing Vegan Sausage Rolls in Ireland
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Applegreen are introducing Vegan Sausage Rolls in Ireland

We’ve tasted them, and can confirm, they taste great. Not swayed by some of the vitriol aimed at Greggs for making vegan sausage rolls, now Applegreen are introducing them in Ireland. Applegreen’s new Vegan Sausage Roll combines a blend of soya bean, chickpeas, herbs and spices, wrapped in a flaky puff pastry. It’s made in […]

PIC: New waxwork of Daenerys Targaryen unveiled in Dublin
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PIC: New waxwork of Daenerys Targaryen unveiled in Dublin

Thoughts? Winter has come to the Dublin Waxworks Museum and it’s just in time for the final season of Game of Thrones. We’re all really looking forward to episode three next week so be sure to check out some things you may have missed from the trailer here. To celebrate the show, The National Wax […]