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11 hospitalised after incident at Poolbeg

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Eleven people were admitted to St Vincent’s hospital following a “dangerous occurrence” at the Poolbeg Incinerator on Wednesday night in Dublin. The Health and Safety Authority said it was notified of what is known as an “uncontrolled release” at around 6am.…

Irish connection of London attacker

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One of the attackers who killed seven people and injured 48 near London Bridge on Saturday lived for a time in Ireland, where he married his British wife. Reports that one of the three London attackers lived in the Republic…

Weather and traffic info for this weekend

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The much awaited June Bank Holiday Weekend is here. Before making any plans we always make sure to check the weather forecast. So here we are, to provide you some weather information and to inform you about the road safety…

Percentage of Irish children drinking, smoking drops

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The number of school-aged children, in Ireland, engaged in drinking, smoking and using cannabis has gone down in the 1998-2014 period, says ‘Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC’s)’ new study. According to a new report called HBSC Ireland Trends Report…

Grant Thorton announces 250 new jobs in Dublin

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A total of 250 new jobs have been announced by the professional services firm, Grant Thornton in Dublin. The firm provides financial advisory and accounting services and majority of its new placements will be in its new centre of excellence.…

Changes suggested in Inheritance Law

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An amendment to inheritance laws, proposed by a Law Reform Commission Report, could allow parents to cut children out of their will. If the law changes, children who are unhappy with how they are provided for in a parent’s will…