Batch of Marcel Urechi Snacks recalled due to the presence of infectious bacteria

Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a recall notice to the below batch of Marcel Urechi Snacks due to the presence of infectious bacteria Listeria monocytogenes.  Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch. Product:  Marcel Urechi Snacks; pack size: 200g Batch Code:  Lot no.: 076181121; Best before … Read more

Gardai arrest a man and woman in connection with ‘smishing’ attacks on bank account holders; Woman released without charges

A man and a woman have been arrested following a search operation by gardaí attached to the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) targeting ‘smishing’ attacks on bank account holders. The operation took place in Tallaght this morning and the woman arrested was later released without charges. Account holders received a text, believing it was … Read more

Huge traffic disruptions following hauliers protest in Dublin; Minister says they ‘seriously consider’ expansion of rebate scheme

Huge traffic disruptions were occurred during a demonstration staged by hauliers yesterday over fuel price hike at Dublin port. The Port Tunnel was closed southbound for several hours and the traffic congestion continued even later on the day. Multiple streets in the city were closed due to the protest, with Dublin City Council announcing the … Read more

Man in serious condition following assault took place in Galway; Gardai appeal witnesses

Gardaí in Ballinasloe are appealing for witnesses in relation to a serious assault that occurred in Mountbellew, Co. Galway in the early hours of Sunday 12th December 2021 at 1.15am. It is understood a male, aged in his 20s, was seriously injured during an altercation with a second male in The Square, Mountbellew. He is … Read more

Man arrested in connection with the murder Councillor Edward Fullerton released without charge

A man has been arrested in relation to the murder of Councillor Edward Fullerton that occurred at his home back in 1991. The arrest took place on Sunday December 12th by gardai from the Donegal Division. The man (56 years) was arrested shortly after 10 AM but has been released without charge today. A file … Read more

Six women in RTE’s Sportsperson of the Year for 2021 nominees; Meet the national heroes

The six proud women of Ireland made it to the final list of RTE’s Sportsperson of the Year for 2021 which comprises of eight nominees in total. Rachael Blackmore, Kellie Harrington, Ellen Keane, Cian Lynch, Leona Maguire, Jason Smyth, Katie Taylor and Vikki Wall are the nominees for the award and the winner will be … Read more

Is the €100 off on electricity bills enough to tackle energy price hike? Government move likely to face criticism

There will be a €100 off for the first electricity bill for every private household in Ireland under a new plan proposed by the government. The move comes following a CSO report which stated that the inflation in the country is the highest in last two decades and the energy cost is still rising. According … Read more

Eight restaurants ordered to close for reasons including presence of cockroaches and toilet sewage in kitchen; FSAI says ‘no tolerance’

Eight food businesses were ordered to close last month following health standard failures including sewage issues and presence of cockroaches. The four orders given by Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) were served under the FSAI Act, 1998 on: Chaska (restaurant), 3 Berry House, Custom House Square, IFSC, Dublin 1 Boba Bar, 139 Parnell Street, … Read more

Gardai renew appeal for missing teenagers assumed to be travelling together

Gardai have renewed their appeal to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Helen McDonnell and 16-year-old Joseph (Jodie) Burns. Gardaí said their enquiries to date suggest Helen and Jodie may be travelling together, and believe they may currently be in the Longford area. Helen McDonnell is missing from the Carlow area … Read more