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AN IRISHMAN has died following an underground explosion at a mine in the Australian state of New South Wales last week. This has prompted an official investigation into the use of a specific type of explosive device. Ambrose Patrick “Ambie” McMullen, aged 59, originally from Cootehill, County Cavan, was one of two people killed in the incident at the Endeavour Mine near Cobar, … [Read more...] about Irishman killed in Australian mine blast as investigators probe explosive device

NORTHERN IRELAND'S Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced a mandatory housing order for all bird and poultry keepers. The order requires all poultry owners to keep their birds indoors or otherwise separate from wild birds. The move aims to curb the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which has already resulted in … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland introduces mandatory housing order after bird flu outbreak

DUBLIN Airport will exceed its annual cap of 32m passengers early next week, following its busiest October on record. According to the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA), more than 3.2m passengers passed through the airport last month, marking the seventh consecutive month of year-on-year growth. DAA chief executive Kenny Jacobs said the momentum seen this autumn is likely to … [Read more...] about Dublin airport set to exceed passenger cap amid record-breaking travel

A PUB in Liverpool has been permanently closed after an illegal late-night lock-in erupted into a violent street brawl involving bottles and metal poles, leaving several people injured. The Seaforth Arms, on Seaforth Road, has had its licence revoked by Sefton Council following a request from Merseyside Police. The closure came after officers responded to reports of a fight … [Read more...] about Liverpool pub shut down after violent lock-in brawl leaves woman unconscious

GARDAÍ have launched an investigation after the Irish headquarters of Allianz was damaged in an overnight attack early Tuesday morning, which a pro-Palestinian group has since claimed responsibility for. The damage occurred around 2:50 am at the company’s offices in Elm Park, Dublin. According to gardaí, several windows were broken, and colourful graffiti was sprayed across the … [Read more...] about Allianz’s Dublin HQ targeted in overnight attack claimed by pro-Palestinian group