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How 9/11 Changed Airport Security Forever
The tragic events of September 11, 2001, had a profound impact on various aspects of life, none more so than airport security. Ireland, like many other countries, had to adapt and overhaul its aviation security measures in response to the new threats posed by terrorism. This article delves into the significant changes in Irish aviation…
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How Traffic Lights Work: The Science Behind the Red, Amber, and Green
Image courtesy of Deposit Photos We encounter them every day, but how often do we stop to think about how traffic lights actually work? These ubiquitous signals do more than just tell us when to stop and go; they are a complex system designed to keep traffic flowing smoothly and safely. Traffic lights are an…
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Remembering the Heroes of 9/11: 22 Years On
22 years have passed since the tragic events of September 11, 2001, but the memory of those who lost their lives remains indelible in our hearts. Today, communities across the world pause to remember the 2,977 victims, including 343 firefighters and numerous other first responders, who made the ultimate sacrifice. The attacks on the World…
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Minister For Health Announces 215,000 People Are Newly Eligible For Free GP Care From Today
Image courtesy of Deposit Photos Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly today announced the opening of applications for GP visit cards for up to 215,000 people who are newly eligible. This is the first of two phases which will provide free GP care to an estimated 430,000 people in Ireland on a means tested basis. It…
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Local Weather Takes a Turn: From Sunny Spells to Spot Flooding and Chilly Nights
After a week of consistent weather, forecasters say we should prepare for a series of ups and downs, as they predict an erratic mix of sunny spells, scattered showers, and thunderstorms, all within the next few days. Today: Sunshine with a Chance of Showers Today promises a humid atmosphere with warm sunny spells that would…
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World Suicide Prevention Day 2023
Minister Butler and the HSE are highlighting actions that can help us all to create hope this World Suicide Prevention Day Support is always available Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler, and the Health Service Executive (HSE) are today marking international World Suicide Prevention Day. The global theme for 2023 is…
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DFA Issues Alert Following Earthquake Near Marrakesh Morocco
Latest Update 10:50: According to Sky News, the number of people killed in the earthquake has risen to 820, with at least 672 injured. In the wake of the devastating earthquake that rocked the region near Marrakesh, Morocco last night, the Department of Foreign Affairs has issued a safety advisory for Irish citizens currently in…
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Missing Person Appeal – Kieran Quilligan – 47 Years – Cork City
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 47 year-old Kieran Quilligan who is missing from Cork city centre, since Friday evening, 1st September 2023 at approximately 9:30pm. Kieran is described as being approximately 5’7″ in height with a medium build, brown/grey hair and blue eyes. He has a large tattoo on…
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An Garda Síochána – Additional Mobile Safety Camera Deployment, Autumn 2023
4,265 additional Mobile Safety Camera Monitoring Hours until end of 2023 Tragically on our roads between 1 January 2023 and 8 September 2023: 119 fatal road traffic collisions 129 fatalities 65% of all fatal collisions to date in 2023 involved a single vehicle. Approximately 30% of fatal collisions are as a direct result of speeding…
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Witness Appeal – Serious Road Traffic Collision – N20 -Ballybeg/Buttevant
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a serious road traffic collision that occurred on the N20 main Cork to Limerick road at Buttevant, Co. Cork, yesterday evening, Thursday 7th September, 2023. At approximately 10.30pm, a single vehicle incident took place involving a motorcycle. A man aged in his 50’s was taken to Cork…