PARENTS in Ireland are being urged to swap their disposable nappies for reusable cloth ones. An initiative launched at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin is seeing new parents being given vouchers to purchase a Cloth Nappy Starter Kit. The scheme is supported by Dublin City Council who are hoping to persuade parents to make the transition to the more environmentally friendly … [Read more...] about Irish parents are being urged to return to using cloth nappies
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Arrest made following suspected arson attack on Islamic prayer hall in Dublin
A MAN has been arrested following a fire at an Islamic prayer centre in Dublin. Gardaí were called to the Al Madinah Hall in Talbot Street where a fire broke out at around 3.35pm yesterday afternoon. The fire broke out at the Al-Madinah Prayer Hall on Talbot Street yesterday afternoon Three people were evacuated from the building, but no injuries were reported. Dublin Fire … [Read more...] about Arrest made following suspected arson attack on Islamic prayer hall in Dublin
Man robbed off licence with kitchen knife in ‘terrifying ordeal’ for staff
POLICE have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a man robbed an off licence with a kitchen knife. The incident happened in south Belfast on June 28. “At approximately 8.40pm, a man entered an off-licence in the Lisburn Road area,” the PSNI’s Detective Sergeant Faulkner said. “He then left, and returned a short time later at 9pm, producing a large kitchen-style knife at … [Read more...] about Man robbed off licence with kitchen knife in ‘terrifying ordeal’ for staff
Cyclist dies in hospital days after Kilkenny collision
A CYCLIST who was seriously injured in a collision in Kilkenny has died in hospital. The man, aged in his 30s, collided with a car on the L100 Tullaroan Road in Loughmacask on June 24. He was taken to St. Luke’s General Hospital Carlow Kilkenny for treatment, where he died on June 27, Gardaí have confirmed. The police force has since appealed for anyone who may have witnessed … [Read more...] about Cyclist dies in hospital days after Kilkenny collision
Councillor tells anti-immigration rally in Dublin that ‘country is full’
A DUBLIN councillor has told an anti-immigration rally in the city that Ireland 'is full'. Gavin Pepper, who represents Ballymun-Finglas, was speaking outside the GPO on Saturday during the event billed as the National Rally for Ireland. The large crowd also heard from fellow independent Dublin City Councillor Malachy Steenson, who said that Irish governments need to 'look … [Read more...] about Councillor tells anti-immigration rally in Dublin that ‘country is full’