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13/05/2009
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Fire Destroys Three Boats Near Yacht Club
A fire near the Royal Irish Yacht Club in Dún Laoghaire has destroyed three yachts. No one was on board any of the vessels, two of which sank. The Dublin Fire Brigade was contacted shortly before midnight and was at at the scene at the marina until morning. A technical examination is being carried out by gardaí on the third damaged boat this morning.
Stag Party Guest Drowns After Falling From Boat
It has emerged that a man died after falling from boat during a stag party river cruise. Longford man Sean Kelly ,26, was boating on the River Erne with friends when he fell overboard on 1st May. It is believed he drowned after suffering a head injury as he plunged into the waters. Mr Kelly was buried last week.
Dublin Woman's Sight Restored After 46 Years
A Dublin Woman has been given back her sight after being blind for 46 years. Jenny O'Connell from Dún Laoghaire in Dublin lost her sight at the age of 11 due to a bad reaction to a medicine and had never seen her husband or children until today. The treatment, known as Boston Keratoprosthesis, began over four weeks ago following a rare procedure to insert an artificial cornea.
(DW/BMcC)
A fire near the Royal Irish Yacht Club in Dún Laoghaire has destroyed three yachts. No one was on board any of the vessels, two of which sank. The Dublin Fire Brigade was contacted shortly before midnight and was at at the scene at the marina until morning. A technical examination is being carried out by gardaí on the third damaged boat this morning.
Stag Party Guest Drowns After Falling From Boat
It has emerged that a man died after falling from boat during a stag party river cruise. Longford man Sean Kelly ,26, was boating on the River Erne with friends when he fell overboard on 1st May. It is believed he drowned after suffering a head injury as he plunged into the waters. Mr Kelly was buried last week.
Dublin Woman's Sight Restored After 46 Years
A Dublin Woman has been given back her sight after being blind for 46 years. Jenny O'Connell from Dún Laoghaire in Dublin lost her sight at the age of 11 due to a bad reaction to a medicine and had never seen her husband or children until today. The treatment, known as Boston Keratoprosthesis, began over four weeks ago following a rare procedure to insert an artificial cornea.
(DW/BMcC)
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19 May 2014
Labour Euro Candidate Launches 'Seven Point Plan'
Labour European election candidate Emer Cotello, has vowed to make Europe work better for Dublin, as she launched a seven point plan as part of election campaign. One-third of Ireland’s population lives in Dublin. An economically vibrant Dublin is therefore vital to Ireland’s overall economic and social well-being.
Labour Euro Candidate Launches 'Seven Point Plan'
Labour European election candidate Emer Cotello, has vowed to make Europe work better for Dublin, as she launched a seven point plan as part of election campaign. One-third of Ireland’s population lives in Dublin. An economically vibrant Dublin is therefore vital to Ireland’s overall economic and social well-being.
21 September 2018
First Ever Dublin Sportsfest Announced
Dublin City Council has announced the first ever Dublin Sportsfest – a week-long celebration of sport and physical activity throughout the City of Dublin to take place from 23 – 30 September.
First Ever Dublin Sportsfest Announced
Dublin City Council has announced the first ever Dublin Sportsfest – a week-long celebration of sport and physical activity throughout the City of Dublin to take place from 23 – 30 September.
16 August 2016
Body Found In Search For Missing Fisherman
Rescuers searching for a fisherman missing off the coast of Cork have recovered a body. A search operation was launched at first light today (Tuesday) after the fisherman failed to return from a trip on Monday night. The search in an area south of Schull involved local rescue boats, the LÉ Orla, and a Coast Guard helicopter.
Body Found In Search For Missing Fisherman
Rescuers searching for a fisherman missing off the coast of Cork have recovered a body. A search operation was launched at first light today (Tuesday) after the fisherman failed to return from a trip on Monday night. The search in an area south of Schull involved local rescue boats, the LÉ Orla, and a Coast Guard helicopter.
12 August 2013
Children Rescued By Sligo Coastguard
A group of children, aged between nine and 12, have been rescued by the Sligo Coastguard after their boats were caught in a swell this afternoon. The children, who were on a sailing course in Sligo Bay, were in five sailing dinghies at the time. Two of the boats overturned, however one of the boats made it to shore.
Children Rescued By Sligo Coastguard
A group of children, aged between nine and 12, have been rescued by the Sligo Coastguard after their boats were caught in a swell this afternoon. The children, who were on a sailing course in Sligo Bay, were in five sailing dinghies at the time. Two of the boats overturned, however one of the boats made it to shore.
21 February 2008
Coughlan Cutting Fishing Fleet
Around 75 fishing boats are to be decommissioned in Ireland is the Minister for Agriculture Mary Coughlan newly launched scheme is successful. She aims to permanently remove certain types of fishing vessels from the Irish fleet.
Coughlan Cutting Fishing Fleet
Around 75 fishing boats are to be decommissioned in Ireland is the Minister for Agriculture Mary Coughlan newly launched scheme is successful. She aims to permanently remove certain types of fishing vessels from the Irish fleet.
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Ireland WeatherToday:Showers today, occasional north and west of Lough Neagh, but only a few isolated light outbreaks expected for Belfast and county Down where the best of the winter sunshine is expected. West to northwest winds brisk around the coasts. Maximum temperature 10 °C.Tonight:Showers focused across northern areas of the Province, with most in the south staying dry, with a frost developing for many here. Northwest winds fresh around the coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
