WEATHER warnings are in place for seven counties across Ireland with heavy rain and strong winds expected. A Status Yellow rain warning for Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo came into effect on Saturday night and is in place until 9pm today. Met Éireann has warned of spot flooding and difficult travelling conditions in the affected areas. Heavy or thundery rain is expected, as … [Read more...] about Wind and rain weather warnings in place for seven counties across Ireland
Funerals held for four of the five young people who died in Co. Louth collision
THE FUNERALS have taken place of four of the five young people who tragically died in a collision in Co. Louth last week. Chloe McGee, Alan McCluskey and Dillon Commins, all 23, and 21-year-olds Shay Duffy and Chloe Hipson died after the Volkswagen Golf they were travelling in was involved in a collision with a Toyota Landcruiser. Three other people were injured in the … [Read more...] about Funerals held for four of the five young people who died in Co. Louth collision
Pedestrian dies following collision in Co. Waterford
A PEDESTRIAN has died following an early-morning collision in Co. Waterford today. The incident occurred in the Sallypark area of Waterford shortly after 2am. The pedestrian, a man in his 40s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the R448 in Sallypark, Waterford, Co. Waterford this morning, … [Read more...] about Pedestrian dies following collision in Co. Waterford
‘I haven’t seen a game like that ever,’ says Ireland coach Andy Farrell after loss to South Africa
IRELAND coach Andy Farrell said he had never seen a game like Ireland's defeat to the South Africa on Saturday, which saw the home side end the first half with just 12 players on the pitch. However, despite the flurry of cards for his side at the Aviva Stadium last night, Farrell said he was proud of his players for out-scoring the world champions in the second half of their … [Read more...] about ‘I haven’t seen a game like that ever,’ says Ireland coach Andy Farrell after loss to South Africa
Ireland set to learn play-off opponents in bid for coveted World Cup spot
AFTER securing their place in the World Cup play-offs in dramatic fashion against Hungary on Sund... … [Read more...] about Ireland set to learn play-off opponents in bid for coveted World Cup spot