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Tributes paid to “passionate, charismatic” singer

Tributes are being paid to Frightened Rabbit singer Scott Hutchison after police in Scotland confirmed his death. Scottish police confirmed on Friday that the body of Mr Hutchison had been found at Port Edgar marina at about 8.30pm on Thursday. The 36-year-old had been missing since Wednesday after reportedly being Read more…

By Ryan O Neill, 5 yearsMay 11, 2018 ago
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Avicii: Found Dead In Oman

The Swedish born Producer and DJ Avicii who’s real name is Tim Bergling has been found dead in Oman at the age of 28. A spokesperson for the DJ Diana Baron has said The family is devastated and we ask everyone to respect their need for privacy in this difficult Read more…

By Brian Ò'Sùilleabhàin, 5 yearsApril 20, 2018 ago
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New Sinn Féin leader in Cork tomorrow

New Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald will address a major conference in Cork tomorrow. Deputy McDonald will speak in Cork City Hall tomorrow at 1pm in a conference which will discuss building for the future of a united Ireland. McDonald will address the conference along with Sinn Féin Vice Read more…

By Ryan O Neill, 5 yearsFebruary 23, 2018 ago
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Four more acts added to Marquee lineup

Four new artists have been added to the 2018 Live at the Marquee lineup. The long-running festival’s promoter Peter Aiken was in Cork today to announce a batch of new acts for the summer lineup, revealing singer-songwriters Gavin James and Jack Johnson as well as soul group Chic featuring Nile Read more…

By Ryan O Neill, 5 yearsFebruary 2, 2018 ago
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The Fall frontman Mark E. Smith dies

Mark E. Smith, frontman of Manchester band The Fall, has died at the age of 60. Smith led post-punk band The Fall for over 40 years, forming the group in 1976 in Prestwich. The notoriously quick-tempered singer was famous for his at times fractious relationships with other members of his Read more…

By Ryan O Neill, 5 years ago
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Man dies in Cork car crash

A man in his believed to be in his 80’s has died in a three-vehicle collision in Co. Cork. The incident at Two Mile Inn on the N25 Midleton to Castlemartyr Road at around 10.45am this morning. The incident involved two cars and a truck. The man who was pronounced Read more…

By Brian Ò'Sùilleabhàin, 5 yearsJanuary 22, 2018 ago
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Mary Lou McDonald confirmed as next Sinn Féin leader

Mary Lou McDonald has been confirmed as the next party leader of Sinn Féin.   [email protected] announced as President Elect of Sinn Féin pic.twitter.com/zdUQVpjJ9u — Sinn Féin (@sinnfeinireland) January 20, 2018   Mrs. McDonald was confirmed as the next leader of the party at this morning’s Sinn Féin Árd Chomhairle Read more…

By Ryan O Neill, 5 yearsJanuary 20, 2018 ago
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Cranberries Lead Singer Dies Aged 46

It is a very sad day for Irish music fans as Limerick native and Cranberries lead singer Dolores O’Riordan has passed away. Dolores aged 46 has three children. The news has only been released within the past hour by her PR company. The statement said “Irish and international singer Dolores Read more…

By Alan Gould, 5 yearsJanuary 15, 2018 ago
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Homeless woman found dead in Cork City centre

A homeless woman has been found dead in Cork City centre. The woman was found in Lower Oliver Plunkett Street in an area where a lot of homeless sleep rough at the back of a hotel. The area is used by homeless who are unable to access the nearby Simon Read more…

By Brian Ò'Sùilleabhàin, 5 yearsDecember 6, 2017 ago
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Spain Declares Direct Rule over Catalonia Following Region’s vote for Independence

The Spanish Government has fired the Catalonian Prime Minister and has called for an election for a new parliament in the region. This is a result of a secret ballot in which the majority were in favour of Catalonia’s secession from Spain

By Liam Lynch, 5 yearsOctober 27, 2017 ago
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Suspect arrested following hostage situation in Nuneaton

Warwickshire Police received reports of a man wielding a firearm in Nineaton at 2:30PM today. Specialist firearms officers, air services aided by fire and ambulance services were sent to the bowling alley at Bermuda park. People were then warned to stay away from the bowling alley as the man had Read more…

By Liam Lynch, 5 yearsOctober 22, 2017 ago
Empty Bus Stop during Bus Strike April 12th 2017
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Short Notice of Eastern Bus Eireann Services Cancellation Sparks Outrage

  Passengers are outraged as Bus Eireann announces that they will be cancelling a number of buses in eastern parts of Ireland. These include the Route 111, 109, 109A and 133 which travel to Athboy, Kells, Cavan and Wicklow. The announcement was published at 7:00 AM which left passengers taking Read more…

By Liam Lynch, 5 yearsSeptember 24, 2017 ago
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Raging Fire at Cork’s Old Tax Office

Six units of the Cork City Fire Brigade are tackling a raging blaze at the former office of the Revenue Commissioners on Sullivan’s Quay. Plumes of smoke are spreading out across the City.    

By Brian Ò'Sùilleabhàin, 5 yearsSeptember 21, 2017 ago
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Government jet may return freed Ibrahim Halawa to Ireland

    Senior government officials have said they may send out a Government jet to fly Ibrahim Halawa back to Ireland. Several options are reportedly being explored for Halawa’s return, including the State paying for a commercial flight or bringing him home on the government Learjet. 21 year old Halawa Read more…

By Ryan O Neill, 5 yearsSeptember 20, 2017 ago
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Prison officer’s car petrol bombed, also damages family home in Blarney, Co. Cork

Gardai are investigating an incident which occurred around 1am this morning in Blarney, County Cork. A prison officer’s car was petrol bombed causing extensive damage to the car, although no one was hurt the blaze did cause the occupants of the home where the car was situated to flee for Read more…

By Brian Ò'Sùilleabhàin, 5 yearsSeptember 16, 2017 ago
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Sling Your Hook: George Hook suspended from newstalk

Cork man George Hook has been suspended from Newstalk radio, after his controversial comments he made about rape on his show recently. Newstalk Radio this morning issued a statement saying: “Newstalk has confirmed that George Hook has been suspended from his duties at the station. The process regarding his comments Read more…

By Alan Gould, 5 yearsSeptember 15, 2017 ago
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Attack in Ballincollig cork leaves man seriously injured

An attack on a man in Ballincollig, Co. Cork has left him with serious life threatening injuries. The man accompanied by two other men were confronted by a group armed with knives, bats and slash hooks. The altercation took place in Castle park housing estate less than 1km from the Read more…

By Brian Ò'Sùilleabhàin, 5 yearsSeptember 6, 2017 ago
Waves hitting Pier Head at Arklow South Beach
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Humid, Misty and Cloudy Conditions Expected on day of Partial Eclipse

It seems as though Ireland’s luck is incredibly poor when it comes to astronomical events as the weather always worsens when we turn our eyes to the sky. This looks to be the case especially for the upcoming partial eclipse that would be viewable in Ireland on August 21st.  As Read more…

By Liam Lynch, 5 yearsAugust 20, 2017 ago
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Bruce Forsyth Dies aged 89

The family of Bruce Forsyth have announced that the presenter has passed away this afternoon peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife Wilnelia and all his children. Bruce well known for his catch phrase  “nice to see you, to see you nice” was a household name not only in the Read more…

By Brian Ò'Sùilleabhàin, 5 years ago
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Defence Force losing Staff due to poor working conditions

The Irish Defence force is suffering from a drain in staff members, with 60 personnel from all ranks leaving each month. This is occurring despite a large amount of resources being invested in recruitment, sparking fears that the amount of people entering will not make up for the deficit of Read more…

By Liam Lynch, 6 yearsJuly 11, 2017 ago
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Young cork girl hospitalised in Thailand

A Young Cork girl Ciara Twomey is recovering in a Thai hospital after suffering serious injuries in a freak quad bike accident. Ciara Twomey currently has no sight in her left eye, according to her brother as family travel to Thailand Ciara a general nursing student from Institute of Technology Read more…

By Brian Ò'Sùilleabhàin, 6 yearsJuly 10, 2017 ago
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Google Penalised with €2.7bln fine for anti-competitiveness

By Liam Lynch, 6 yearsJune 28, 2017 ago
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