The volunteer crew of Sligo Bay RNLI were requested to launch their inshore lifeboat by the Irish Coast Guard yesterday afternoon  to reports of four swimmers in difficulty off Roses Point Beach. The four ladies, who were all seasoned swimmers, got into difficulty when trying to get ashore at the beach due to a swell. […]

Restaurateurs have been told that case numbers need to be around 200 a day in order to reopen next week. The Restaurants Association of Ireland has been in intensive discussions with Government over the last number of days. NPHET is meeting earlier than planned this week, as it prepares to make recommendations regarding exiting level […]

The Chair of the Oireachtas Justice Committee says the public still have time to submit opinions ahead of a discussion about Image Based Sexual Abuse. James Lawless is due to discuss the Harmful Offences Bill with his colleagues on December 1st. It’s after thousands of photos of Irish women leaked online earlier this week without […]

The Labour leader says he can’t understand why the Justice Minister won’t face specific questions about Seamus Woulfe’s appointment to the Supreme Court. Helen McEntee came under fire this week for her plans to address the matter in a format that would require questions to be submitted in advance. The Minister has previously confirmed that […]

This is how crazy it was in Cork city this evening! What are your thoughts? . . 📸by Facebook: Ali Hamou ☘️ #cork_daily #news #cork #ireland #lockdown #corkcity #level5 pic.twitter.com/M7Isy9GUSL — Cork Daily (@cork_daily) November 21, 2020 Video taken by charity worker Ali Hamou in Cork City centre last night. Nine arrests have been made […]

A swimmer who got into difficulty off Salthill this morning has been rescued by Galway fishermen Patrick Oliver and his son Morgan, with assistance from the Galway RNLI Lifeboat. Salthill was busy with swimmers and prom walkers at the time and a member of the public raised the alarm around 10.30am. The Irish Coastguard sought […]

Large retailers are planning for longer trading hours after level 5 to deal with increased demand. The restrictions are due to expire early next month, giving shoppers just over three weeks to prepare for Christmas. Today’s Independent reports that Tesco and Penneys are reviewing their opening hours in anticipation of extra shoppers. Retail Excellence spokesman […]

  The Government has pledged 1.6million euro for the zoo sector. It comes as Dublin Zoo this week warned there is a real risk it may close for good due to the impact of Covid-19 restrictions. The money has been secured by heritage ministers Darragh O’Brien and Malcolm Noonan Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park […]

An investigation is under way after five million euro worth of drugs were seized in west Dublin yesterday The suspected ecstasy and MDMA were recovered at a premises in Tallaght on Friday afternoon After receiving a tip-off, Gardaí obtained a warrant to search the premises in Tallaght. The operation was carried out by local Gardaí […]