Gardaí have launched a criminal investigation following a threat made against Tánaiste Simon Harris and members of his family. The warning, posted on social media earlier today, is being treated as a serious matter by authorities. Mr Harris himself alerted Gardaí after becoming aware of the post. The investigation is being led by officers in Wicklow with support from specialist …
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Authorities have issued an urgent appeal to the public following the disappearance of a potentially dangerous military device from a popular walking trail in County Wicklow. The ordnance, an 84mm Illumination round used by military forces to light up areas during night operations, was initially discovered by a member of the public while walking in the Lugnaquilla area, near the …
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According to the CSO, 30,330 homes were completed in 2024, a 6.7% decrease on 2023. This is in contrast to previous estimates by both government officials and economists, many of whom had projected an increase or similar levels of housing completions as the previous year. The data points to an apartment construction slump, where only 8,763 completions were observed for …
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Storm Darragh caused extensive damage overnight, leaving nearly 400,000 homes and businesses without electricity. This morning, large areas of Kerry, Cork, Mayo, and Galway remain without power after the storm brought winds up to 148 km/h at Mace Head, along with violent rain. Overnight, seven counties, including Donegal, Sligo, Galway, Mayo, Wicklow, Clare, and Leitrim, were under red warnings, which …
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A Status Red wind warning has been issued for several counties, including Mayo, Clare, Galway, Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, and Wicklow, as Storm Darragh approaches. The warning will be active in Mayo from 9 PM tonight until 3 AM tomorrow, in Clare and Galway from 9 PM to 2 AM, and in Donegal, Leitrim, and Sligo from 10 PM until 3 …
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Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault involving Wicklow general election candidate Philip Dwyer and a person canvassing for a political opponent. The incident reportedly occurred in Bray, Co Wicklow, outside Holy Redeemer Church on Main Street, on Sunday shortly after midday. A Garda spokesperson confirmed the investigation, stating they are looking into an alleged assault that took place on Main …
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