# 24 Hours

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# Vandalism

24-hour security for Cork cemetery after thousands in damage caused to graves

Gardaí are investigating the incident in which 20 headstones were knocked off their plinths.

21.2k

Jan 6th 2020, 2:41 PM

# all day all night

Over 2,800 people used late-night Dublin Bus route in first five nights

Two new 24-hour bus services began earlier this month.

35.6k

Dec 15th 2019, 11:08 AM

# 24 Hours

500 ambulance staff beginning 24-hour strike today in a row over union recognition

Workers have already staged work stoppages in January, February and March.

8.2k

May 31st 2019, 6:30 AM

# teenage dreams

18-year-old swimming prodigy Mona McSharry breaks three Irish records within the space of 24 hours

There was joy elsewhere at the event for Bangor swimmer Jack McMillan.

8.2k

Dec 7th 2018, 6:40 PM

# phenomenon

Juventus reportedly sold over €50 million worth of Ronaldo jerseys in 24 hours - almost half his transfer fee

The Serie A club is still feeling the effects of acquiring one of the planet’s most famous athletes.

11.6k

Jul 19th 2018, 11:00 AM

# 24 Hours

Irish Life workers to strike for 24 hours over pension scheme this Thursday

A rally will be held outside the Irish Life Dublin offices from 12pm to 2pm on Thursday.

11.8k

Apr 10th 2018, 5:00 PM

# 24 Hours

Irish Life workers to strike for 24 hours over pension scheme

Irish Life members of the Unite trade union are to strike on 12 April.

24.8k

Apr 2nd 2018, 2:55 PM

# press pause

Could you give up all online contact for 24 hours?

It’s one of the less traditional suggestions for this year’s Concern Fast – along with dropping ‘vocalised pauses’.

14.9k

Nov 19th 2016, 12:00 PM

# Travel Nightmare

This is what London looks like during a 24-hour transport strike

Not fun for some – but it did provide some great views for others.

21.8k

Jul 9th 2015, 9:17 AM

# migrant crisis

Pictures: 500 migrants rescued - as LÉ Eithne carries out THREE operations in 24 hours

The third operation is still ongoing. The Defence Forces’ flagship came across a dingy with 100 migrants on board at 9.45am this morning.

9.0k

May 29th 2015, 10:20 AM

# Abbey Theatre

Can these famous names help write and perform six plays in 24 hours?

Oh yes they can.

8.4k

Feb 1st 2015, 4:00 PM

# 24 Hours

Another rail melt-down in Dublin: Passengers left in limbo for the second night in a row

All DART and commuter services have been halted, due to a major signal problem between Drogheda and Greystones.

18.5k

Nov 4th 2014, 6:14 PM

# you go girl

Irish girl does 32 ice bucket challenges in 32 counties, all in one day

Elaine Martin is an ice bucket challenge CHAMP.

3.3k

Sep 3rd 2014, 11:52 AM

# Ready to go

Kildare to face Clare, Armagh drawn with Roscommon in All-Ireland qualifiers

Meanwhile, in the All-Ireland Hurling Championship quarter-finals, Dublin play Tipperary.

5.5k

Jul 14th 2014, 9:57 AM

# binge drinking

‘Neknomination’ is the new social media craze

The game which involves nominating friends to ‘down’ pints while videoing themselves has reached Irish social media. An alcohol awareness group says it promotes binge drinking.

62.7k

Jan 14th 2014, 5:30 PM

# Junior Doctors

Doctors’ strike called off for a week as IMO considers deal

The 24 hour action planned for next Wednesday has been postponed — but not taken off the table entirely — following developments today.

7.0k

Sep 20th 2013, 11:02 PM

# doctors strike

INMO: Nurses won't carry out doctors' work during 24-hour strike

The nursing union is backing next week’s strike, and say it is “unacceptable” that the HSE has forced junior doctors to take industrial action.

7.1k

Sep 17th 2013, 6:40 PM

# Ambulance

HSE to modernise North Cork's ambulance service

The plans include a move from the current on duty system to one where staff are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

4.6k

Nov 21st 2012, 4:54 PM

# Le Mans

Videos: Two major crashes mark opening half of Le Mans 24-hour race

Drivers, track crew and spectators were lucky to escape without serious injury after the dramatic smashes at the Le Mans event yesterday.

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Jun 12th 2011, 3:45 PM