IRISH Revenue officers have seized contraband worth nearly €350,000 in a series of operations carried out last week across the country. The operations resulted in the confiscation of a wide range of drugs, counterfeit products, untaxed alcohol and tobacco and even weapons. One of the most significant hauls came from Rosslare Europort on August 21st, where revenue officers … [Read more...] about Revenue operations lead to seizures worth €340,000
Body of unidentified man found by Dublin bridge
GARDAÍ have appealed to the public for information after the body of a man was found at a bridge in Dublin. The body, which has yet to be identified, was found at Spencer Bridge on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 26. “The Coroner has been notified and the body was removed from the scene and taken to Dublin City Mortuary at Whitehall for a post-mortem examination to be carried … [Read more...] about Body of unidentified man found by Dublin bridge
Barnardos report reveals impact of child homelessness as numbers have doubled in the past 5 years
BARNARDOS has issued a report about the growing impact of homelessness on children in Ireland. They highlight that thousands are living in conditions that are damaging to their wellbeing and long-term development. In its latest Homelessness Briefing, the children's charity shares first-hand accounts from families living in emergency accommodation and highlights the worsening … [Read more...] about Barnardos report reveals impact of child homelessness as numbers have doubled in the past 5 years
Leading Northern Irish theatre forced to close for six months following ‘substantial’ water leak
ONE of Northern Ireland’s leading theatres has been forced to close due to a “substantial” water leak at the site. The Alley Theatre in Strabane, Co. Tyrone is expected to remain closed for roughly six months for essential repair and restoration works to be completed. Derry City and Strabane District Council have confirmed that the venue will close from Friday, September 25, to … [Read more...] about Leading Northern Irish theatre forced to close for six months following ‘substantial’ water leak
Fascinating underwater documentary reveals lives of dolphins in Irish waters
A NEW series filmed over 20 years tracks the lives of dolphins in Irish waters. Set for release this weekend, RTÉ’s Dolphins: Wonders of the Ocean has been filmed by underwater cameraman Ken O’Sullivan. His work on the documentary began two decades ago, when he had an encounter with one lone, lost dolphin in Co. Clare. O’Sullivan had returned to the west coast of Ireland to … [Read more...] about Fascinating underwater documentary reveals lives of dolphins in Irish waters