Take note. Sacla is recalling its pesto sauces because they may contain peanuts, which is not mentioned on the label. As they’re not labelled correctly, they pose a potential health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts. In a statement the company said: “Public health and safety is our number one priority, so we have […]
6 years ago
Take note. The Status Yellow fog warning issued by Met Éireann on Friday has been extended. The warning was initially set to expire at 10am on Saturday morning but Met Éireann has extended the warning until 9am on Sunday morning. The weather service said fog will be slow to lift and will linger in some […]
6 years ago
The service will operate from next year. United Airlines has announced a new daily non-stop service between Dublin and San Francisco. The airline will operate its new route with a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner from June 6, 2020. The new daily service will depart Dublin at 11.50am and will arrive in San Francisco at 2.20pm. The […]
6 years ago
A pet is not just for Christmas, folks. The Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is looking for foster homes for many of their dogs and cats over the Christmas period. The DSPCA announced it has over 95 dogs and 85 cats looking for temporary foster homes. Any families who are interested […]
6 years ago
Always ask for identification. A dog owner in Cork has reported that a man recently attempted to steal her two dogs from outside her home. Ashling Willis from Kanturk said a man called to her house purporting to be a dog warden and claimed that she did not have a dog licence. Speaking to Patricia […]
6 years ago
The complaints were made against Wednesday night’s episode.
6 years ago
Hyde & Seek featured in an RTÉ investigates programme earlier this year. Tusla has issued orders to deregister four Dublin creches run by Hyde & Seek. The Child and Family Agency announced the decision on Thursday and said that the creches will close on 31 December. Hyde and Seek, which was featured in an RTÉ Investigates […]
6 years ago
Not long now… It’s just over a week to go until this year’s Late Late Toy Show will be hitting our screens and anticipation for the evening is already building. Can this year’s possibly live up to other years of heartwarming moments, controversy and some stunning performances? Only time will tell. But the trailer features marshmallows, Christmas jumpers and […]
6 years ago
No Irish jobs are at risk. Mothercare has announced plans to place its UK retail business in administration. The move will put 2,500 jobs at risk with the retailer having 79 stores across the UK. The company made a €42.7m loss in the financial year to March, as it has struggled along with several other high […]
6 years ago
Marching for change. Thousands of students in Ireland will take part in strikes across the country today to demand more action from the government on climate change. This is the third time a climate strike has been organised by Irish school students after similar marches were held in March and May. Some schools and third level […]
6 years ago
We thought this would go without saying but… A primary school in Wicklow has banned the use of smartphones on their grounds. St Cronan’s in Bray said they carried out a survey in June with parents who voted overwhelmingly in favour of banning smartphones. More than 91% of parents voted in favour of the ban. […]
6 years ago
Very sad news. A boy has died after becoming ill at Center Parcs in Longleat Forest in the UK on Saturday afternoon. It is reported the boy became unwell while playing in the sub-tropical indoor pool area at the Longleat Forest complex. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic news that a young guest passed away […]
6 years ago
Brilliant news! An Irish family facing deportation from Australia because their son has cystic fibrosis have been allowed to stay. Anthony and Christine Hyde, and their three-year-old son Darragh, who has cystic fibrosis, were granted a ministerial intervention on Friday, after their pending deportation caused outrage across the country. The last minute intervention from Australia’s […]
7 years ago
Very hot air from Africa is being pulled across Europe. A heatwave is expected to bring temperatures as high as 40 degrees Celsius to parts of Europe next week. Temperatures in cities from Spain to Germany are expected to exceed 32C and could potentially climb to more than 38C or even 40C in the hottest […]
7 years ago
Staying in tonight? There’s no Late Late Show this week as it breaks for the summer so there’s only one port of call if you’re staying at home in front of the TV as far as the chat show options are concerned. Over on The Graham Norton Show, there’s a typically great line-up to help start […]
7 years ago
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 […]
7 years ago
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 […]
7 years ago
Children were left in tears at a cinema in Canada after the horror film The Curse Of La Llorona was played instead of Detective Pikachu. The movie opens with a scene showing a mother drowning her child and centres around the story of a social worker who is trying to protect her children from an […]
7 years ago
Winner, winner! There was no winner of the Lotto jackpot on Wednesday night but there was a winner in the Lotto Plus 1 draw. The winning numbers in the Lotto Plus 1 draw were 2, 4, 13, 17, 23, 27 and the bonus number was 26. The winning ticket was sold in Tipperary.
7 years ago
Take note. We’re three Bank Holiday’s into 2019 which means that in the Republic of Ireland, there’s six more Bank Holidays left in the year. If you are looking to start planning a little holiday, or if you just can’t wait to have a day off work again, you may be interested in all of […]
7 years ago
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall. Fisher-Price have recalled nearly five million infant sleepers after more than 30 babies died in them over a 10-year period. The recall was announced by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Friday. On the CPSC website, the commission said at least 30 infants had […]
7 years ago
49 people have drowned in Ireland this year. August is one of the most popular months for open water swimming in Ireland and Irish Water Safety is appealing to the public to reduce the risk of drowning by swimming at Lifeguarded waterways and within your depth. They’ve warned that drownings often happen quickly and silently with […]
8 years ago
Take note.
8 years ago
Thousands of passengers have been affected.
8 years ago
Well… this is not great. Ryanair have warned that there may be even more strikes in the near future. The news comes after the airline’s worst ever week for strike action, which saw flights cancelled last week due to a dispute with trade unions. The airline managed to avoid widespread strikes before Christmas by recognising […]
8 years ago
Those damn, pesky flies… While people enjoy the turn in the weather and instances of farmers tans have increased by up to 7000%*, the warm weather does bring with it some problems of its own. People have be warned about possible fires starting from reflective items left on their window sills, and urged to remain […]
8 years ago
People are urged to be careful. In the current spell of very hot weather, the dangerous Lion’s Mane jellyfish has been spotted at several Irish beaches, including ones in Galway. A warning has been issued by Irish Water Safety who say that a sting from the Lion’s Mane can be extremely painful and in some […]
8 years ago
Be ready, folks.
8 years ago
This should not be happening… Audio obtained by the investigative news outlet ProPublica captures the harrowing cries of ten Central American children when they were taken from their parents at the US border by immigration authorities. The audio of the ten children is just a tiny percentage of what is happening at the US border. […]
8 years ago
A decision will be made at the beginning of July. A deadline for a ballot by Ryanair pilots based in Ireland to decide whether or not to take strike action has been extended. The decision was made to allow members additional opportunity to cast their votes on the course of action. According to RTÉ, the […]
8 years ago
He’s coming to Ireland later this year.
8 years ago
Know anyone who needs a cat? The ISPCA are seeking the public’s help in rehoming 44 cats and kittens that were seized from a property in Meath. The property had originally housed just three cats, but they had multiplied to this number in only three years due to the fact that none of them were […]
8 years ago
Take note… Batches of the popular chocolate bar protein bar have been recalled from sale over fears that they may contain plastic pieces. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland issued a recall of certain batches of Fulfil’s White Chocolate and Cookie Dough Vitamin and Protein Bar which they say may contain small pieces of clear plastic. […]
8 years ago
Hell yeah… We put up with a lot of poor weather in this country at times, but it’s our delight to tell you that today will not be one of those days. Temperatures look set to reach a toasty 25 degrees in some areas today, as the Leaving Cert weather arrives with a bang. In […]
8 years ago
Get those candles at the ready… The day is upon us, Leaving Cert 2018 is here with the standard English Paper 1 and Home Economics kicking things off. Anyone who has been through the secondary school system in Ireland will know what it means. Seriously though, there’s no need to panic. For those sitting it, […]
8 years ago
SUCH A GOOD BOY… When you’ve been away from home for a period of time, the moment you finally walk in the door is simply glorious. Everyone is delighted to see you, but no matter how much your mother/father/brother/sister/grandparents hug you, your dog will be the most excited person to see you. This was the […]
8 years ago
Ah here… Met Éireann have issued a status yellow rainfall warning which will affect nine counties. The warning was issued at 10am on Saturday and will cover Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow and Wexford. The warning is valid from 9pm on Saturday until 9pm on Sunday night. Saturday morning will be mainly dry […]
8 years ago
Yeah, we’ll be using this one
8 years ago
Services are severely affected. Emergency services are attending a “tragic incident” on the railway line at Howth Junction this morning. Speaking on Morning Ireland this morning, Irish Rail spokesperson Barry Kenny said that a man has been fatally injured in the incident. “An out of service train struck and fatally injured a man at Howth Junction,” […]
8 years ago
Do you know how to prevent bites?
8 years ago
It will cover more areas… The government is looking to extend the smoking ban where food is served to include outdoor areas. It’s understood that Fine Gael Senators, led by former Minister for Health James Reilly, have implored Minister for Health Simon Harris to change legislation on the issue. The Irish Times report that Harris […]
8 years ago
Take note… When you’re stuffy and suffering from a cold or flu, chances are you put a tissue up to your nose and give it a good blow to clear out the nasal passages. It’s very tempting to blow your nose into a tissue when you feel congested, but when you blow your nose forcefully, […]
8 years ago
Room To Improve?!
8 years ago
This is a very cool little tool… The most popular baby names in Ireland for 2017 were released in Ireland recently by the Central Statistics Office. It was revealed that James and Jack topped this list of the most popular baby boy names in Ireland last year, with Emily and Emma taking the top two […]
8 years ago
Great. Just when you thought it was safe to go outside without a woolly jacket, there’s more talk of snow, ice and freezing temperatures. The outlook from Met Éireann suggests that we’re going to faced with some more wintry weather this weekend. While temperatures on Tuesday will be mild and could possibly hit double figures […]
8 years ago
The singer died suddenly today.
8 years ago
The warning was issued at 4pm.
8 years ago
He will remain in custody overnight.
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