AN armed robber was arrested after targeting a store which had two plain-clothed gardaí inside. The man attempted to rob a retail premises on Military Road in Dublin 8 at around 6.55pm last night (January 22). The incident happened on Military Road in Dublin He did not realise that two members of the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI), a male and a female, … [Read more...] about Armed robber caught red-handed after targeting store with two plain-clothed gardaí inside
TIME FLIES: Celebrations mark 85 years since Dublin Airport opened
A SPECIAL celebration took place this week to mark 85 years since the first flight took off from what is now known as Dublin Airport. Current and former airport staff, airline workers and aviation enthusiasts gathered in Dublin Airport's original Old Central Terminal Building to celebrate the anniversary. The first commercial flight departed Dublin Airport's single grass runway … [Read more...] about TIME FLIES: Celebrations mark 85 years since Dublin Airport opened
‘History made’ as Ireland celebrates first graduate of military medicine
A MILESTONE has been achieved in the Irish Defence Forces this week as a senior medical officer became the nation’s first graduate of military medicine. “History was made this week as Ireland celebrates the first ever graduate of the Higher Specialist Training scheme in Military Medicine, Commandant (Dr) Fiachra Lambe,” a spokesperson for the Defence Forces said. “This … [Read more...] about ‘History made’ as Ireland celebrates first graduate of military medicine
Light boxes placed in Irish libraries to help combat winter blues
A COUNCIL in Ireland has rolled out a scheme placing vitamin L light boxes in libraries to help the public overcome the winter blues. Dublin City Council confirmed this week that the initiative would apply to all of its libraries. “Bright light is said to lift your mood, boost alertness and help you feel more energised,” they explained. “Using a light box every day over the … [Read more...] about Light boxes placed in Irish libraries to help combat winter blues
‘Substantial’ amount of jewellery and cash taken as burglars target local jewellers
AN investigation is underway after a local jewellers was targeted in an overnight burglary. Police officers were called to reports of a burglary at a jewellery story in the Urbal Road area of Coagh in Co. Tyrone. The business owners found their premises ransacked on the morning of January 21, with the burglars thought to have struck sometime the previous night. “It was reported … [Read more...] about ‘Substantial’ amount of jewellery and cash taken as burglars target local jewellers