Cork on alert for more flooding this morning
Parts of Cork are expected to suffer from further flooding at high tide this morning after a weekend of heavy rain.
Text alert meeting tonight in Thurles
A public information evening for the Thurles town text alert scheme will be held tonight….12 months after the initiative was started in the mid Tipp town.
Men rescued off Cork coast
Three fisherman were rescued after their trawler lost power in a storm off the Cork coast yesterday.
AGSI considering strike action
Mid-ranking Gardaí are to consider striking to protect their pay against further cuts, even though such action is illegal.
Concern over allowing South American beef into EU
A group representing beef farmers says it’s worried about plans to allow a large amount of South American meat be imported into the EU.
Those involved in Luas dispute to meet for talks
The union representing striking Luas workers will meet employers Transdev this afternoon.
Over 1.2 million calls to Samaritans since free phone number introduced
Figures released today show that Samaritans has answered 1.2 million calls for help since its number became free to call.
Two charged over Roscrea drugs find
Two men have appeared in court charged in connection with a major drugs haul in Roscrea.