1.8 Million Emergency Calls Made in 2017
September 5, 2018 No Responses

1.8 Million Emergency Calls Made in 2017

A total of 1.8 million emergency calls were made last year. The annual report of the emergency call answering service, ECAS, who is responsible for dispatching 112 and 999 calls, shows a 2.6% rise in the number of calls it...
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After a Summer of Strikes, Pilots Reach Agreement with Ryanair
September 5, 2018 No Responses

After a Summer of Strikes, Pilots Reach Agreement with Ryanair

Ryanair pilots have unanimously voted to accept an agreement negotiated with the airline. The decision comes after pilots staged a number of strikes over the summer months following a dispute with the budget carrier. The pilots based in Ireland, who...
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IRFU Announce Pre-World Cup Warm Ups
September 5, 2018 No Responses

IRFU Announce Pre-World Cup Warm Ups

The Irish Rugby team will gear up for the 2019 World Cup with games against Italy, England and Wales next summer. The IRFU have announced the details of a four-game series. First up, will be a meeting with Conor O’Shea’s...
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First Autonomous Sailing Boat to Cross The Atlantic Arrives in Ireland
September 4, 2018 No Responses

First Autonomous Sailing Boat to Cross The Atlantic Arrives in Ireland

The first unmanned sailboat to traverse the Atlantic has crossed the finish line. The SB Met Sailbuoy traveled 80 days at sea and 3,000 kilometers from Newfoundland in Canada to Ireland. The wind varied from calm to a strong gale...
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O’Neill Ringing the Changes for Nations Cup
September 4, 2018 No Responses

O’Neill Ringing the Changes for Nations Cup

Martin O’Neill will use the Nations League to blood a new wave of Republic of Ireland internationals in competitive football. The Republic launch their campaign in Wales on Thursday evening shorn of the likes of Robbie Brady, James McCarthy and...
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Tánaiste Embarks on Baltic Journey to Discuss Brexit
September 4, 2018 No Responses

Tánaiste Embarks on Baltic Journey to Discuss Brexit

The Tánaiste has embarked on a two-day visit to Finland, Estonia and Lithuania. During the trip, Simon Coveney is set to meet with the foreign ministers of each of the nations. The implications for Ireland from the UK’s imminent departure...
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Cork City Council Nominates Senator Joan Freeman As Presidential Candidate
September 3, 2018 No Responses

Cork City Council Nominates Senator Joan Freeman As Presidential Candidate

Independent senator Joan Freeman has been nominated by Cork City Council to contest this year’s presidential election. The council’s resolution is to be ratified at the next full meeting of the council. Senator Freeman, who is a psychologist, menta...
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New Car Sales Up 3.5% Year-on-Year in August
September 3, 2018 No Responses

New Car Sales Up 3.5% Year-on-Year in August

New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show that the total new car registrations for the month of August were up 3.5% (5,932) when compared to August 2017 (5,729). The increase comes despite a fall of almost...
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Messi Missing from Player of the Year Shortlist
September 3, 2018 No Responses

Messi Missing from Player of the Year Shortlist

Lionel Messi has been omitted from the shortlist for FIFA’s men’s player of the year award, which features Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Mohamed Salah. Barcelona and Argentina forward Messi had featured in the top three for 11 straight years.....
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Lukaku Brace Secures United’s Victory Over Burnley
September 2, 2018 No Responses

Lukaku Brace Secures United’s Victory Over Burnley

Manchester United brought a timely end to their poor run as Romelu Lukaku’s brace at Burnley helped alleviate the pressure on Jose Mourinho and kick-start their campaign. Old Trafford has found itself in the eye of a storm after a...
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