OVER 114,000 heating system pumps installed across Ireland have been identified as posing a serious electrocution risk to users. The warning, issued by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), urges immediate caution among homeowners and retailers. The affected products are Tucson circulating pumps that were made between 2017 and 2024. A critical wiring flaw … [Read more...] about Serious safety warning issued for over 100,000 heating pumps in Irish homes
Funeral details announced for three members of O’Connor family found dead at Co. Louth home
THE FUNERAL details have been announced for three members of a family found dead at their Co. Louth home earlier this week. The bodies of Evan O'Connor, 27, his father Mark, 54, and mother Louise, 56, were found at their home at Drumgowna, Tallanstown on Monday morning. Robert O'Connor, 31, was charged with the murders of his parents and brother at a special sitting of Drogheda … [Read more...] about Funeral details announced for three members of O’Connor family found dead at Co. Louth home
Over-70s in Ireland can now bring a companion on public transport for free
NEW measures announced by the Irish Government this week mean people over the age of 70 can now bring a companion on public transport for free. The changes under the Free Travel Scheme apply to bus, rail, Local Link and the Luas, along with some services operated by private bus and ferry transport operators. This measure is expected to benefit up to 525,000 Free Travel … [Read more...] about Over-70s in Ireland can now bring a companion on public transport for free
Oasis guitarist Bonehead takes break from reunion tour after cancer diagnosis
OASIS guitarist Bonehead has revealed he is taking a break from the band's current reunion tour after being diagnosed with prostrate cancer. The second-generation Irishman — real name Paul Arthurs — has been performing as part of Oasis on their global tour since July, their first shows since splitting in 2009. However, the 60-year-old, whose mother and father were from Co. Mayo … [Read more...] about Oasis guitarist Bonehead takes break from reunion tour after cancer diagnosis
Politicians condemn racially-motivated graffiti in Lisburn as man is charged
POLITICIANS have condemned racially-motivated graffiti in Lisburn, with police charging a man in relation to the matter. The PSNI said on Friday there had been several reports of such graffiti in a number of locations in the city. Local SDLP councillor Pat Catney branded it 'disgraceful', while Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood said it was not representative of people in the … [Read more...] about Politicians condemn racially-motivated graffiti in Lisburn as man is charged