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Jogger rushed to hospital after dog attack in Donegal
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Jogger rushed to hospital after dog attack in Donegal

The dog is believed to be on the restricted list. A man in his 20s has been rushed to hospital in County Donegal following a dog attack while he was out for a run. The jogger was attacked by the dog, believed to be a Rottweiler, on the greenway between the villages of Muff and […]

Carlow woman left ‘unable to move’ after Dubai yacht accident ‘on the mend’
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Carlow woman left ‘unable to move’ after Dubai yacht accident ‘on the mend’

“She is getting stronger everyday.” The young woman from County Carlow is now ‘on the mend’ after being falling from a luxury yacht in Dubai. Tasha Keane, in her 20s, was attending a friend’s birthday celebration on a two-storey yacht in Dubai when the accident occurred. According to her sister Róisín, Tasha lost her balance […]

Search for missing Rose of Tralee contestant stood down after body found
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Search for missing Rose of Tralee contestant stood down after body found

“There are many tears.” The search for Rose of Tralee contestant Monica Reid has been stood down following the locating of a body. The 26-year-old Auckland Rose took part in this year’s New Zealand competition, which picks a representative for the Irish festival in August. Ms Reid went missing from Te Atatū in West Auckland […]

People with these Irish surnames could inherit a fortune
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People with these Irish surnames could inherit a fortune

You could be sitting on a big inheritance. People with certain Irish surnames could be in with a shout of inheriting a fortune as hundreds of estates in England and Wales still lay unclaimed. When a person passes away without leaving behind a will, their estate is monitored by the government to check if any […]

Future in doubt for RTÉ’s Dancing with the Stars presenters
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Future in doubt for RTÉ’s Dancing with the Stars presenters

The show is expected to return next year. The futures of the presenter’s of Dancing with the Stars has been cast in major doubt over the past month of RTÉ exits. Jennifer Zamparelli and Doireann Garrihy announced their departures from 2FM within weeks of each other and their decision has reportedly stunned executives at the national broadcaster. Despite both of them reportedly […]

Parnell Square hero Caio Benicio loses to far-right candidate in local elections
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Parnell Square hero Caio Benicio loses to far-right candidate in local elections

“I believe we have planted important seeds for the future.” Caio Benicio, the delivery driver who intervened in the Dublin knife attack has lost out in the local elections for Dublin North Inner City. The Brazilian Deliveroo driver ran for Fianna Fail in June’s elections, but ultimately gained just over 3% of votes, with far right candidate Malachy Steenson […]

History made in Cork as city elects first Black councillor
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History made in Cork as city elects first Black councillor

“I am proud to represent this Great Party.” History has been made during the local elections this year, as Green Party candidate Honore Kamegni has become the first Black person to be elected to Cork City Council. The An Post manager, originally from Cameroon, was elected on the 12th count in the South East Ward. […]

RTÉ Super Garden winner dies just days after winning show
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RTÉ Super Garden winner dies just days after winning show

“Heartbreaking news.” Tributes have poured in after the shocking news that RTÉ Super Garden winner John Dooley has passed away just days after winning the show. The garden designer from Castledermot, Kildare won the top prize last week and displayed his winning garden at the Bloom festival over the weekend. Thousands of people got the chance to see his […]

Tributes paid as woman killed in Limerick dog attack named locally
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Tributes paid as woman killed in Limerick dog attack named locally

“I’m so heartbroken.” Tributes are being paid to the 23-year-old woman who was killed in a dog attack in Limerick on Tuesday night. Nicole Morey was tragically killed following the attack which happened inside a residential property in Ballyneety shortly before midnight. The woman sustained serious injuries from the attack and was pronounced dead at the scene. The […]

2 Johnnies replacements receive mixed reviews following first show
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2 Johnnies replacements receive mixed reviews following first show

“Good luck to both of you.” Following on from the mass exodus at 2FM, a new set of hosts have begun their tenure on the national airwaves. Taking over from the 2 Johnnies, who called it quits last month, was Lottie Ryan and David O’Reilly with their 2FM Drive with Lottie & David show on Tuesday. The new show comes […]

23-year-old woman dies after dog attack in Limerick
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23-year-old woman dies after dog attack in Limerick

The dog was destroyed following the incident. A 23-year-old woman has died after being attacked by a dog in Limerick. The incident took place in a house in Ballyneety shortly before midnight on Tuesday. The woman sustained serious injuries from the attack and was pronounced dead at the scene. The dog involved in the attack was […]