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Tragic news. Ireland’s most famous employment lawyer, Richard Grogan, has sadly passed away. The news was confirmed by Lawyers Against Homelessness on Wednesday (23 November). “Remembering our esteemed and most generous colleague Richard Grogan who gave selflessly of his time, talent and genius to the homeless. Rest in peace Richard,” the group wrote. Remembering our […]
Gardaí discovered the body following a call from a member of the public. A man’s body has been discovered in unexplained circumstances in Monaghan on Tuesday morning (1 November). The body was found on the curtilage of a premises on the Kingscourt Road at Lossets at approximately 8am. Gardaí were alerted to the premises following […]
A sporting hero, a musical icon, and Robert De Niro’s right leg. No, we’re not messing. Here we are again, folks. Another week, another Late Late Show. The march towards the Toy Show continues on, with applications for audience members now open. But until then, there are a whole host of guests to entertain you […]
Hollywood star Richard E. Grant will also feature on the show. Another week, another exciting edition of the Late Late Show. It’s set to be an Irish-focused episode, with loads of local stars featuring this Friday (21 October). The big international star this week, however, is actor Richard E. Grant, star of such films as […]
Tragic news. An Garda Síochána have confirmed the identities of 10 people who died as a result of a fatal explosion at a petrol station in Donegal on Friday, October 7th. The explosion occurred around 3 pm at a petrol station in Creeslough. With the consent of the families, An Garda Síochána confirmed the identities […]
In-patient charges for children under 16 were €80 per night, up to a maximum of €800 a year. The Government has announced that children under the age of 16 will now be able to stay in public hospitals for free. Public in-patient charges in all public hospitals have been abolished, effective as of Wednesday (21 […]
Investigations are ongoing. A teenager has been hospitalised following an alleged assault in Dublin on Saturday night. The incident occurred around 9.30pm near City Quay in Dublin 2. A male teenager was taken to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital to receive treatment for his injuries. His injuries are not believe to be life-threatening. No arrests […]
All healthcare workers deemed “essential” during the first phases of the pandemic are eligible. The Government has announced plans to give €100,000 to the estate of any healthcare worker who died after contracting Covid in the course of their work. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced the Death in Service Ex-Gratia Scheme on Tuesday (13 […]
That’s one successful pairing from the festival, at least. Gardaí are conducting enquiries following a video surfacing online showing a couple having sex in public in Lisdoonvarna over the weekend. The video shows the man and woman engaged in the act while in full view of onlookers, with one man sat on a bench directly […]
The liquids can contain chemicals which cause harmful effects to children. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) are calling on parents to keep reed diffuser liquids out of reach following a 300% increase in calls surrounding children drinking the liquid. The National Poisons Information Centre received 133 calls around reed diffuser liquids last year, an […]
The five-year-old girl and two-year-old boy died in a car fire in Westmeath on Friday. Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information surrounding the deaths of Thelma and Mikey Dennany in Westmeath. The children tragically died in a car fire at Lacken in Multyfarnham on Friday (9 September). A criminal investigation has been launched into […]
Customers affected by the cancellations will be able to change travel plans free of charge. Aer Lingus has cancelled all flights from Dublin Airport to the UK and Europe on Saturday (10 September) from 2pm onwards due to IT issues. The airline made the announcement via a statement on Saturday afternoon. “Due to a major […]