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TWO new naval vessels have been unveiled in Ireland during a ceremony in Co. Cork. Tánaiste Micheál Martin hosted a naming and commissioning ceremony for L.É. Aoibhinn and L.É. Gobnait, in Haulbowline island in Cork Harbour this week. “L.É. Aoibhinn and L.É. Gobnait will play a vital role in safeguarding our nation’s security and, given the times we now live in, they will … [Read more...] about Ireland unveils new naval ships which will play ‘vital role’ in protecting the nation

A PASSENGER cap in place at Dublin Airport will likely be exceeded this year, its operators have warned. Some 3.46million people have travelled through the airport in August alone this year, marking the busiest month in the 84-year history of the airport. Between May and August, over 10 million passengers passed through its doors. As of the end of August, terminals passenger … [Read more...] about Dublin Airport set to exceed ‘outdated’ passenger cap after record-breaking summer

GARDAÍ have appealed for information after a man died in a two-vehicle collision in Co. Roscommon. The incident occurred on the R280 at Arigna on Tuesday, September 3 at around 8.20pm. The male driver of one of the vehicles, who was aged in his 20s, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. A woman in her 50s and a boy were brought to Sligo University Hospital to be treated … [Read more...] about Appeal after man dies in collision in Co. Roscommon

KINGSPAN, the Co. Cavan-based insulation company, has been criticised in a report into the 2017 Grenfell disaster that claimed 72 lives. The firm's K15 product was not responsible for the fire and only a small amount was used in the building's construction, which Kingspan was not aware of until after the disaster. Extenral cladding, which was not manufactured by Kingspan, was … [Read more...] about Irish-based firm Kingspan criticised in Grenfell report over development and marketing practices

OASIS have announced two additional shows for next year's reunion tour following what the band called the 'phenomenal demand' for tickets. Fans were left disappointed and frustrated after tickets went on sale on Saturday, with many met with long queues before facing increased prices due to so-called dynamic pricing. Meanwhile, the band have said they were not aware the practice … [Read more...] about Oasis announce two additional shows following ‘phenomenal demand’ for tickets