As Hurricane Ernesto wreaks havoc in the Caribbean, with torrential rain lashing Puerto Rico and widespread power outages across the US territory, questions arise about its potential impact on Ireland. The storm, the fifth named of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season, is set to intensify into a major Category 3 hurricane, with Bermuda bracing for … Read more
As Electric Picnic, Ireland’s largest music festival, prepares to kick off today at Stradbally Hall, Gardaí have issued a strong appeal for safety and vigilance among the 75,000 attendees expected over the next four days. The festival, which opens its gates at 4 pm for early entry ticket holders, promises a weekend of music, arts, … Read more
Heavy downpours is forecast over the weekend, and Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rain warning across the country, which will go into effect from 9 p.m. tomorrow. The weather alert had already been released by the forecaster, who forecasted that the recent dry weather will give way to wet and windy conditions over … Read more
Two people have died and another has been injured in a collision involving a car transporter and three cars in Carrigaline, Co Cork this morning. The incident happened at 11 am this morning on the N28 Ringaskiddy Road at the Shannon Park roundabout in Carrigaline. The third person has been taken to Cork University Hospital … Read more