COMEDIAN Aisling Bea has given Amazon’s Alexa a masterclass in some of the most popular and well-used sayings in Ireland. The Kildare born actor, who has starred in the likes of Taskmaster, QI and Last One Laughing, has provided Amazon’s virtual assistant with a crash course on Irish vernacular, meaning Alexa is now more clued up than ever on Irish chat. "Our pal Alexa now … [Read more...] about Aisling Bea teaches Alexa Ireland’s most popular sayings – from Sláinte to Eejit
Pedestrian dies following collision in Co. Cork
AN investigation is underway after a man diedin a collision in Co. Cork. A car collided with a pedestrian on the M8 motorway northbound at Carrigane in Mitchelstown on September 20 at around 9.15pm. The man, who was aged in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. “The collision occurred between junction 11 and junction 12 northbound on the M8 motorway and involved a car and … [Read more...] about Pedestrian dies following collision in Co. Cork
NI officials fear return of violence following immigration riots over the summer
NORTHERN IRELAND is grappling with what government officials describe as a “permacrisis” of recurring racial violence, as internal documents reveal growing fears of instability and potential future displacement on a scale that could overwhelm existing emergency resources. Confidential emails and meeting minutes obtained by investigative website The Detail and shared with The … [Read more...] about NI officials fear return of violence following immigration riots over the summer
Man and woman injured by horse on Derry beach
TWO people were injured after being hit by a horse on a beach in Co. Derry. The incident happened on Benone Strand in Limavady on September 21 at around 10.45am. “The man and woman received medical treatment at the scene from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and Coastguard colleagues before being taken to hospital,” the PSNI's Inspector Jack said. "The man's injuries are … [Read more...] about Man and woman injured by horse on Derry beach
Teenager in ‘critical condition’ after Dublin pub stabbing
A TEENAGER is in a critical condition in hospital following a stabbing outside a pub in Dublin city. The boy was attack outside the bar in the Eden Quay area at around 10pm on Sunday, September 21. He was taken to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital where he is in a "critical condition", Gardaí said in a statement. The police force has urged any witnesses to come … [Read more...] about Teenager in ‘critical condition’ after Dublin pub stabbing