NEW waste compactors have been installed across Dublin in a bid to clean up the city. Dublin City Council announced the installation of the new waste compactors on Fownes Street Upper and St. Stephens Green today. “Keeping Dublin clean is a responsibility we all share,” the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam, said. “The introduction of these new waste compactors is a … [Read more...] about Waste compactors installed across Dublin to help clean up city
Kodaline announce breakup but final album on the way
IRISH band Kodaline have announced they are parting ways after over a decade of making music together. In an emotional video shared to their official Instagram page, members Steve Garrigan, Vincent May, Mark Prendergast, and Jason Boland reflected on the band’s career, describing the decision to split as “bittersweet” but heartfelt. “After over a decade together, we've made the … [Read more...] about Kodaline announce breakup but final album on the way
Heather Humphreys’ campaign mistakes German Reichstag for Belfast City Hall
PRESIDENTIAL hopeful Heather Humphreys' team mistakenly used an image of Berlin’s Reichstag instead of Belfast City Hall in a video posted to social media. The error occurred following Humphreys’ recent visit to Belfast, which was part of her bid to become Ireland’s next president. The video was taken down and replaced with the correct image after viewers noticed the … [Read more...] about Heather Humphreys’ campaign mistakes German Reichstag for Belfast City Hall
No case for misconduct charges against Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland
THE Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland will not face any charges following a police investigation into potential misconduct while in office. Marie Anderson stood down aside from the role in June of this year as an investigation got underway in connection with an incident at her home in Holywood, Co. Down. The PSNI asked the West Midlands Police Force in England to leadf the … [Read more...] about No case for misconduct charges against Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland
EU challenges Spain’s airline fines with ruling over extra cabin charges
A GROWING dispute between the European Commission and the Spanish government has escalated following the EU’s announcement that Spain's fines against several budget airlines breach European regulations. Last year, Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Rights slapped five low-cost carriers: Ryanair, EasyJet, Norwegian, Vueling, and Volotea, with a combined €179m in penalties for charging … [Read more...] about EU challenges Spain’s airline fines with ruling over extra cabin charges