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RSA Bank Holiday warning: Distracted driving leads to disaster on the road
8+ hour, 42+ min ago (284+ words) 14.40 2 Apr 2026 It doesn't always take speed, drugs or alcohol for disaster to strike on the road " sometimes all it takes is a moment's distraction. As we head into the Bank Holiday weekend, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is reminding drivers…...
Wicklow GAA told to apologise for ‘horrendous’ joke about female players
10+ hour, 59+ min ago (388+ words) 12.23 2 Apr 2026 An April Fool's Day joke about female players by Wicklow GAA has been described as "horrendous and appalling' by the county's Camogie Chair." Yesterday on the organisation's Facebook page, a post announced the redevelopment of Echelon Park, Aughrim, at…...
Dublin ghost buses: 'The app is useless"
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (210+ words) 16.17 1 Apr 2026 The Dublin bus app for its services in Lucan has been described as "useless" by one pensioner who relies on public transport." On Lunchtime Live, Anne described the buses as "fairly crowded" after thousands of new homes were built…...
Exercise addiction caused footballer's body to 'shut down for 18 months"
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (502+ words) 16.13 31 Mar 2026 A former professional footballer has said that an addiction to exercise caused his body to "shut down for 18 months." After Australian Luke Tyburski retired from soccer, he took up endurance triathlons, which required long sessions cycling, running and swimming....
'Fantastic value': Top travel tips ahead of summer
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (372+ words) 16.14 30 Mar 2026 Irish travellers have been urged to be "open minded" about where they book their summer holiday if they want a cheap trip." On Lunchtime Live, travel professional Ciara Mooney phoned in from Germany, where she got a "fantastic deal…...
Call to end 'ridiculous' condition of Irish Rail's flexible tickets
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (426+ words) 15.09 30 Mar 2026 Irish Rail has been urged to change a "ridiculous" condition attached to its flexible tickets." Train users are currently able to buy tickets which are described as "Low Fare, "Semi Flexible or "Flexible." Low fares tickets can be amended…...
Czechia v Ireland: Boys In Green 'threw it away"
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (486+ words) Newstalk - Do Not Process My Personal Information 09.33 27 Mar 2026 The Boys In Green "threw it away" in Ireland v Czechia, former international Liam Brady has said. A 2-2 draw went to penalties, which the Czech team won in a nailbiting result of…...
Ireland fans in Prague confident of win amid 'absolutely fantastic' atmosphere
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (350+ words) 15.04 26 Mar 2026 Ireland fans have described the atmosphere on the streets of Prague as "absolutely fantastic" ahead of tonight's game against Czechia, which many are confident the Boys in Green can win." At 19.45 this evening, the Republic of Ireland will take…...
Farmer's daughter 'saw red' after Aer Lingus served Slovakian milk
1+ week, 2+ day ago (411+ words) 15.20 24 Mar 2026 A farmer's daughter has said she "saw red" after Aer Lingus gave her Slovakian milk on a recent flight." Aer Lingus customer Mary regularly flies between Ireland and Germany, where her husband is from." On Sunday, she was on…...
Government hope excise duty cut will bring fuel prices back below €2
1+ week, 3+ day ago (545+ words) 09.20 23 Mar 2026 Senior Ministers will meet today to sign off on a package of measures to help people with surging fuel prices and energy costs." Since US and Israeli strikes on Iran began, the cost of fossil fuels has risen to…...