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Ophelia to cost between €500 and €800 million
Storm Ophelia made landfall early Monday morning leaving three dead and hundreds of thousands without electricity. Gavin Hyland reports on the recovery operation from the worst storm to hit Ireland in half a century. The cleanup from storm Ophelia has begun and early…
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The Saudi opposition group born in Dublin
A Saudi human rights group has been launched in Dublin two weeks ago, making it the first Saudi human rights group abroad. The launch of the group, Citizens Without Chains (CWC), took place on Friday the 29th of September at the Wood Quay…
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DIT launch online counselling service
DIT has launched a brand new online web chat service for students to avail of counselling services from the comfort of their own homes. Quick consultations can now be carried out via Google Chat as students can instantly connect with trained counsellors based…
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Dublin Bus ask people not to “buggy” in wheelchair spaces
Dublin Bus, the Irish Wheelchair Association and the National Transport Authority have teamed up to launch a new awareness campaign for Dublin Bus wheelchair users. The campaign launch was attended by Finian McGrath TD and Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane…
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DSPCA Identify scorpion found in Dublin
The DSPCA have identified the scorpion that was discovered on a building site on Baggot Street in Dublin last Wednesday. It has been identified as Euscorpius Carpathicus, which can be identified by its colour; some are black with yellow spots and others an…
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Scientology’s European Headquarters Grand Opening in Firhouse
The Church of Scientology has announced the grand opening of its new European Headquarters in Firhouse, South Dublin. Aimee Walsh reports on the headquarters which is due to open on October 14th. The building, which was formerly known as the Victory Centre in…
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Bus Éireann service woes continue
Bus Éireann services connecting East Meath towns to Dublin are still facing major disruptions causing headaches for commuters in the area. Bus routes 103, 111 and 109, which cater to those in Ratoath, Athboy, Dunshaughlin and Navan, are scheduled to run every twenty…
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Budget 2018 Roundup
The 2018 budget has reduced taxes for earners right across the board as Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Finance, has delivered the first Fine Gael budget under the regime of Leo Varadkar. Budget 2018 sees the two Universal Social Charge (USC) rates decrease. The…
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Does Che Guevara belong on an Irish stamp?
An Post released a new €1 stamp to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the revolutionary, Ché Guevara’s death. The stamp in question depicts the iconic work of Irish artist Jim Fitzpatrick. The image in question is of course Fitzpatrick’s famous two-tone painting of…
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Cloud of smoke: Divisive cannabis bill set to die?
By Andrew Barnes As the Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation bill was passed on the first day of December last year, news outlets and social media were jam-packed with comment and controversy. What does this bill mean? Who will benefit from it? When…
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