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Covid booster vaccine now available to everyone aged 18 to 49
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Covid booster vaccine now available to everyone aged 18 to 49

Appointments are now available. The Health Service Executive will offer the Covid-19 booster vaccine to anyone in Ireland aged between 18 and 49. It follows a previous warning issued by HSE officials anticipating the “highest pressure ever seen” on the Irish health system during the Christmas and New Year period. As of Thursday morning (29 […]

Yet more weather warnings unleashed as things turn very grim indeed
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Yet more weather warnings unleashed as things turn very grim indeed

Five counties have been included in the two fresh warnings… You may have encountered some pretty horrible weather on Monday morning. Here’s the bad news – the rest of the week doesn’t look all that much better. And now it’s time for some fresh weather warnings. To wit; Met Éireann has unleashed another couple of […]

Status Yellow warning issued with heavy rain and wind on the way
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Status Yellow warning issued with heavy rain and wind on the way

Take care out there. It’s Monday and it’s the middle of November so of course we’re dealing with a fresh weather warning, courtesy of the crack team at Met Éireann. Granted, it is troublingly mild in general for this time of year – wonder what that’s down to? – but we nonetheless must steel ourselves […]

Leo Varadkar advises public to mask up as Covid restrictions debate returns
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Leo Varadkar advises public to mask up as Covid restrictions debate returns

Covid cases are on the rise once again. Winter is coming, so that means it’s cold, flu and, as has now been established, Covid season. While the overall urgency regarding Covid-19 has decreased significantly since the successful rollout of the vaccination programme, health officials continue to urge the public to be vigilant, particularly as the […]

Public asked to report “suspicious behaviour” after playground fire in Dublin
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Public asked to report “suspicious behaviour” after playground fire in Dublin

Gardaí have opened a criminal investigation. Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage that occurred in Dublin on Sunday evening, 9 October. Dublin Fire Bridge responded to reports of a fire that took place in a playground near Cork Street in Dublin 8. The fire occurred in Weavers Park at approximately 6.20pm on Sunday. […]

Jamie Lee Curtis among incredible lineup for tomorrow’s Late Late Show
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Jamie Lee Curtis among incredible lineup for tomorrow’s Late Late Show

The sky was dark, for all the stars were out… Hey kids, it’s time to reveal this week’s line-up for The Late Late Show! Having long been tormented by an emotionless and relentless killing machine, Jamie Lee Curtis should have no trouble dealing with a grilling from host Ryan Tubridy. The horror icon will be in […]

Status Yellow warning for six counties with heavy rain and wind in the mix
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Status Yellow warning for six counties with heavy rain and wind in the mix

Be advised. ‘Tis the season. Following this week’s not exactly red-hot Budget reveal, it’s time to hit up that other daily life index we all know and love – the weather. It’s almost October so you know what that means – it’s getting colder, darker, wetter, et cetera. Sure enough, Met Éireann has issued a brand […]

Woman lying motionless saved by Gardaí at house fire in Kerry
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Woman lying motionless saved by Gardaí at house fire in Kerry

The woman, who is aged in her 60s, is being treated for her injuries. A woman has been injured following a fire that took place at a domestic residence in Kerry on Friday, 16 September. Gardaí received a call at approximately 9.20pm, with the initial report indicating a smell of smoke coming from the property. […]