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Late Late Toy Show raises more than €30m for good causes in six years

December 9, 2025 by

THE annual Late Late Toy Show has raised more than €30m for good causes over the past six years it was revealed this week. Last Friday’s instalment of the ever popular show raised a whopping €4.6m alone for the annual RTÉ Toy Show Appeal. Launched in 2020, the appeal is now in its sixth year, and the cumulative donations made to it stand at over €30m. “We cannot thank you … [Read more...] about Late Late Toy Show raises more than €30m for good causes in six years

Appeal for witnesses after pedestrian dies in Dublin collision

December 9, 2025 by

A PUBLIC appeal had been issued following a fatal collision which happened in Dublin last night. A pedestrian was struck by a car on the N11 in Foxrock at around 6.45pm, Gardaí confirmed today. The man, aged in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene. “The coroner has been notified and the male’s body has been removed to Dublin City Mortuary where a post-mortem examination … [Read more...] about Appeal for witnesses after pedestrian dies in Dublin collision

Man arrested in connection with Lisa Dorrian murder investigation released

December 9, 2025 by

A MAN who was arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into the murder of Lisa Dorrian in Co. Down has been released. Ms Dorrian was 25 years old when she disappeared after attending a party in Ballyhalbert Caravan Park on February 27, 2005. Police believe she was murdered that night or in the early hours of the following morning. Ms Dorrian’s body has never been … [Read more...] about Man arrested in connection with Lisa Dorrian murder investigation released

RTÉ’s London correspondent Tommy Meskill ‘honoured’ to be given Six One News role

December 9, 2025 by

TOMMY MESKILL has been announced as the new co-host of RTÉ’s flagship news programme. The journalist, who has been the Irish broadcaster’s London correspondent since July 2024, will present the Six One News with Sharon Tobin on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player it was confirmed this month. A raft of changes were confirmed within the announcement. They include journalists and broadcasters … [Read more...] about RTÉ’s London correspondent Tommy Meskill ‘honoured’ to be given Six One News role

Pedestrian hospitalised after collision with cyclist

December 9, 2025 by

A WOMAN was sent to hospital for treatment of her injuries after colliding with a cyclist in Co. Fermanagh. The incident happened in Enniskillen at around 6pm on December 5. The incident happened in Wellington Road, Enniskillen “We received a report at around 6.40pm of a woman, who was walking on the footpath in the Wellington Road area, being knocked to the ground by a male … [Read more...] about Pedestrian hospitalised after collision with cyclist

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August 16, 2008

Ronnie Drew of The Dubliners passed away on this day in 2008 at the age of 73. Drew began his career after moving to Spain, learning to play the flamenco guitar, and becoming interested in folk music. He returned to Ireland and founded “The Ronnie Drew Ballad Group” in 1962 along with Luke Kelly, Ciaran Bourke and Barney McKenna. The group would eventually change their name to “The Dubliners.” Both Drew and Kelly served as the band’s vocalists and The Dubliners would become one of the most famous Irish folk groups through out the world.

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