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# Bank Holiday Weekend

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2022
DAA says Dublin Airport queue times now under ten minutes as things running 'very efficiently'
DAA spokesperson Graeme McQueen told The Journal the company is “fully concentrated” on making sure everyone flies out this weekend.
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Jun 3rd 2022, 1:45 PM
Poll: Are you going away this Bank Holiday weekend?
Heading anywhere nice?
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Jun 3rd 2022, 9:38 AM
A mix of drizzly, cloudy and sunny weather in store for long weekend
The Bank Holiday Monday will be the best of a bad lot for most of Ireland, it appears.
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Apr 29th 2022, 9:08 AM
Drivers warned to be careful on the roads this Easter weekend
50 people have lost their lives on Irish roads to date – compared to 29 up to the same date last year.
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Apr 15th 2022, 6:30 AM
Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland issue joint warning ahead of bank holiday weekend
The organisations are advising people to take care in and on the water or along the coastline.
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Apr 14th 2022, 8:36 PM
Mostly dry weather and sunny spells in store for long weekend ahead
Met Éireann said St Patrick’s Day will see a mix of showers and sunny patches.
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Mar 14th 2022, 5:46 PM
Poll: Have you made any plans for the long Bank Holiday weekend?
Many people are looking forward to four days off next week.
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Mar 13th 2022, 10:59 AM
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More bins and portable loos placed in cities this weekend (but some areas are still fenced off)
The public facilities come as pubs and restaurants reopen their outdoor spaces next week.
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Jun 5th 2021, 6:30 AM
Increased lifeguard services for Co Clare after busy weekend sees volunteers performing rescues
Lifeguards were not on duty last weekend at the busy Lahinch beach and there have been calls to have them working full time for the rest of June.
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Jun 1st 2021, 5:21 PM
Number of drug-driving arrests in first half of 2020 was more than double the same period in 2019
There was a total of 1,216 drug-driving arrests made in the first six months.
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Jul 30th 2020, 2:31 PM
Irish Coast Guard issues water safety warning after six teens swept out to sea in west Cork
Temperatures over the bank holiday weekend are expected to reach the high 20s.
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May 28th 2020, 11:50 AM
Gardaí and RSA urge care ahead of Bank Holiday weekend after pedestrian deaths double
Provisional collision figures for 2020 show that there has been a 17% increase in fatal crashes compared to last year.
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May 27th 2020, 12:24 PM
'Now is not the time to become complacent': Rescue services urge public to avoid water-based exercise
It’s feared that people may become complacent and be tempted to take to the water or visit coastal areas this bank holiday weekend.
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Apr 30th 2020, 3:18 PM
Temperatures could hit 25 degrees today, but it'll be a mixed bag over the weekend
Sunshine, rain and spot flooding could all be on the cards this bank holiday weekend.
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Aug 2nd 2019, 9:11 AM
Warm temperatures and rain expected over bank holiday weekend
Many outdoor events will be happening across the country this weekend.
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Jul 31st 2019, 7:28 AM
It's going to be warm and humid with a mix of sunshine and showers this bank holiday weekend
Today will be mild, humid and mostly cloudy across the country.
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May 31st 2019, 8:55 AM
Driver clocked at 157 km/h on the M9 tests positive for cocaine, opiates and cannabis
A follow up search of the car led to a €40,000 drug seizure.
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May 4th 2019, 2:00 PM
Driver arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after being clocked at 145 km/h
The arrest was one of a number of enforcement actions taken by gardaí over the bank holiday weekend.
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Oct 29th 2018, 4:04 PM
New roof at Dublin's Pearse Station and other works to cause disruption to Irish Rail users this weekend
A number of service alterations are in place due to line works around the country this weekend.
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Oct 27th 2018, 7:15 AM
It's been a grand day for it... and tomorrow is set to be warmer again
Ireland was bathed in sunshine today. And another two days of the glorious bank holiday weather beckon.
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May 5th 2018, 5:38 PM
Extra trains for Ed Sheeran concerts, and none between Connolly-Howth this weekend
If you’re taking the train this weekend, Iarnród Éireann is advising you check ahead.
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May 5th 2018, 7:15 AM
Highs of 19 degrees expected over the bank holiday weekend
Temperatures could reach 21 degrees next week.
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May 2nd 2018, 8:50 AM
6 family events to check out this bank holiday weekend - from dog shows to summer carnivals
Here’s what’s on around Ireland for the first long weekend of the summer.
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May 1st 2018, 2:44 PM
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Homeless figures released, Leo in the North, and a Dublin murder – here’s the news from today.
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Aug 4th 2017, 9:05 PM
Poll: Have you ever made an excuse to leave work early?
Give it to us straight. Honest answers only.
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Jun 2nd 2017, 12:45 PM
These heritage sites in Dublin, Kilkenny and Tipperary take in the most money
Dublin Castle, the Rock of Cashel, Kilkenny Castle attracted the numbers and made the big bucks.
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Apr 14th 2017, 8:30 PM
Commuters take note: There are some changes to train services this weekend
A number of changes are in place to facilitate works this weekend.
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Oct 29th 2016, 6:15 AM
Gardaí out in force to clamp down on speeding and drink driving
Gardai are warning drivers to never drink and drive.
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Jun 4th 2016, 1:39 PM
Ever thought about cutting back on alcohol? Here are some tips to help this bank holiday
Pace yourself so you can enjoy the whole weekend.
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May 30th 2016, 5:28 PM
8 lies everyone working a bank holiday Monday tells themselves
All hope is lost.
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Oct 25th 2015, 1:00 PM
Here's what the weather looks like for this bank holiday weekend
It’s going to be meh.
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Oct 24th 2015, 1:09 PM
WATCH: This is what the weather looks like in Galway tonight
Quick reminder: It’s August.
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Aug 3rd 2015, 11:58 PM
12 stages of a bank holiday weekend we all go through
That extra day means so, so much.
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May 3rd 2015, 11:00 AM
St. Vincent's look to retain their Dublin SFC crown while Donaghy faces O'Sullivan in Kerry final
There are also county finals in Westmeath and Kildare while the Leinster and Connacht club championships begin.
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Oct 23rd 2014, 8:00 PM
The 7 raw emotions of working on a Bank Holiday Monday
We’re here for you.
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Aug 4th 2014, 4:00 PM
Woman (20s) dies after her car strikes a lamppost in Co Mayo
It brings to three the number of people killed on our roads since Friday.
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Aug 3rd 2014, 1:27 PM
Weather warnings have been lifted... and there's even talk of more widespread sunny spells
Motorists are still advised to take extreme care on the roads as conditions are still wet.
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Aug 3rd 2014, 9:07 AM
Batten down the hatches (for now): Orange warning remains in place for Leinster
Tipperary, Waterford, you’re not off the hook either.
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Aug 2nd 2014, 7:09 PM
7 original things to do this Bank Holiday Weekend
Go on, you’ve no excuse.
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Jul 31st 2014, 4:48 PM
Fota's Tiger Forest hopes to attract thousands with new €6m development
The first part of the Wildlife Park’s new Asian Sanctuary will open to the publc
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May 30th 2014, 10:05 AM
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