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# bank-holiday - Friday 10 June, 2022

182 arrests over Bank Holiday weekend for driving under influence of drugs or alcohol

# Road Safety

182 arrests over Bank Holiday weekend for driving under influence of drugs or alcohol

Jun 10th 2022, 11:31 AM 13,547 Views 14 Comments

Eight people died in fatal road collisions, according to new figures from the gardaí.

# bank-holiday - Sunday 5 June, 2022

Gardaí, RSA ask motorists to exercise caution on bank holiday weekend

# Road Safety

Gardaí, RSA ask motorists to exercise caution on bank holiday weekend

Updated Jun 5th 2022, 7:27 PM 22,470 Views 0 Comments

Gardai said that all incidents remain under investigation.

# Delays

Dublin Airport sees busy morning 'with none of the delays of last week'

Updated Jun 5th 2022, 4:05 PM 32,384 Views 29 Comments

As many as 49,000 passengers are expected to depart from Dublin Airport today.

# bank-holiday - Saturday 4 June, 2022

Met Éireann forecast warm and dry bank holiday weekend

# Sunny

Met Éireann forecast warm and dry bank holiday weekend

Jun 4th 2022, 4:28 PM 51,981 Views 60 Comments

The northern half of the country is generally set to have a drier bank holiday than Munster and Leinster.

# bank-holiday - Friday 3 June, 2022

Poll: Are you going away this Bank Holiday weekend?

# Your Say

Poll: Are you going away this Bank Holiday weekend?

Jun 3rd 2022, 9:38 AM 30,695 Views 36 Comments

Heading anywhere nice?

# bank-holiday - Thursday 2 June, 2022

Gardaí clamp down on speeding ahead of bank holiday weekend with 24-hour enforcement campaign

# Slow Down

Gardaí clamp down on speeding ahead of bank holiday weekend with 24-hour enforcement campaign

Jun 2nd 2022, 1:59 PM 13,311 Views 11 Comments

Gardai revealed that on their weekend observations, 93% of cars broke the speed limit.

# bank-holiday - Saturday 30 April, 2022

# Water Safety

Water safety appeal issued ahead of bank holiday weekend

Apr 30th 2022, 8:30 AM 11,134 Views 5 Comments

The Irish Coast Guard, the RNLI and Water Safety Ireland are urging people to stay safe in and on the water or along the coastline.

# bank-holiday - Friday 29 April, 2022

A mix of drizzly, cloudy and sunny weather in store for long weekend

# Typical

A mix of drizzly, cloudy and sunny weather in store for long weekend

Apr 29th 2022, 9:08 AM 12,224 Views 0 Comments

The Bank Holiday Monday will be the best of a bad lot for most of Ireland, it appears.

# bank-holiday - Thursday 17 March, 2022

Motorists urged to slow down and take extra care ahead of long bank holiday weekend

# Drive Safe

Motorists urged to slow down and take extra care ahead of long bank holiday weekend

Mar 17th 2022, 8:30 AM 7,412 Views 9 Comments

The RSA and An Garda Síochána are appealing for all road users to act responsibly and not to drink and drive.

# bank-holiday - Thursday 20 January, 2022

Explainer: What does Ireland's new public holiday actually mean for workers and employers?

# Bank Holliers

Explainer: What does Ireland's new public holiday actually mean for workers and employers?

Jan 20th 2022, 3:57 PM 45,785 Views 20 Comments

For the vast bulk of workers within the State, a new public holiday will entitle them to an extra day’s paid leave.

# bank-holiday - Wednesday 19 January, 2022

Extra public holiday to take place on 18 March and healthcare workers to get €1,000 bonus

# Pandemic

Extra public holiday to take place on 18 March and healthcare workers to get €1,000 bonus

Updated Jan 19th 2022, 4:15 PM 242,309 Views 240 Comments

In addition, from 2023 there will be a new annual public holiday at the start of February.

# bank-holiday - Thursday 25 November, 2021

# Bank Holiday

Double bank holiday earmarked for St Patrick's Day weekend next year, says Varadkar

Nov 25th 2021, 1:18 PM 52,741 Views 45 Comments

A permanent bank holiday would then be held on St Brigid’s Day from 2023 onwards.

# bank-holiday - Saturday 23 October, 2021

The Bank Holiday weekend is going to be wet and windy, but there will be sunny spells at times

# Mixed Bag

The Bank Holiday weekend is going to be wet and windy, but there will be sunny spells at times

Oct 23rd 2021, 9:12 AM 17,503 Views 5 Comments

A Status Yellow rain warning has been issued for Cork and Kerry.

# bank-holiday - Tuesday 28 September, 2021

Poll: When should the extra bank holiday be (if we get one)?

# Your Say

Poll: When should the extra bank holiday be (if we get one)?

Sep 28th 2021, 9:37 AM 59,607 Views 108 Comments

The government is discussing a number of options to reward workers for their efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic.

‘Covid bonus’ would ideally be paid before end of year, Varadkar says

# Bank Holiday

‘Covid bonus’ would ideally be paid before end of year, Varadkar says

Sep 28th 2021, 8:08 AM 39,143 Views 70 Comments

An extra bank holiday and tax credits are among options being considered to reward workers on the front line for their efforts during the pandemic.

# bank-holiday - Saturday 31 July, 2021

Quiz: How much do you know about bank holidays?

# Long Weekend

Quiz: How much do you know about bank holidays?

Jul 31st 2021, 10:00 PM 48,518 Views 32 Comments

Settle into the weekend with this quiz.

Mostly dry and warm this Bank Holiday weekend but showers to return by midweek

# Mixed Bag

Mostly dry and warm this Bank Holiday weekend but showers to return by midweek

Jul 31st 2021, 2:59 PM 12,510 Views 6 Comments

Maximum temperatures today and tomorrow will be between 15 and 21 degrees.

# bank-holiday - Friday 30 July, 2021

# Bank Holiday

Calls for three extra bank holidays in February, September and November

Jul 30th 2021, 12:38 PM 54,750 Views 77 Comments

People Before Profit said the government should support their Bill that will see three extra bank holidays established.

Poll: Are you taking a trip somewhere in Ireland this bank holiday weekend?

# Your Say

Poll: Are you taking a trip somewhere in Ireland this bank holiday weekend?

Jul 30th 2021, 7:54 AM 35,126 Views 45 Comments

August is almost upon us.

Bank Holiday weekend off to rainy and thundery start but dry conditions are on the way

# Rain Rain Go Away

Bank Holiday weekend off to rainy and thundery start but dry conditions are on the way

Jul 30th 2021, 7:37 AM 31,847 Views 16 Comments

Grab your umbrella if you’re heading out this morning.

# bank-holiday - Sunday 6 June, 2021

Gardaí restrict access to Dublin streets and arrest 10 people for public order incidents

# Bank Holiday

Gardaí restrict access to Dublin streets and arrest 10 people for public order incidents

Jun 6th 2021, 12:47 AM 45,620 Views 96 Comments

Gardaí say they came under fire on South Anne Street and Temple Bar.

# bank-holiday - Friday 4 June, 2021

The extra bins and portable loos have arrived - but business owners in Dublin say long-term solution needed

# Sin Bin

The extra bins and portable loos have arrived - but business owners in Dublin say long-term solution needed

Jun 4th 2021, 2:38 PM 24,659 Views 43 Comments

Dublin City Council have started to install portaloos and additional bins in the city
Large crowds of people have been gathering in town recently
Local business owners say a more permanent solution is needed

# Your Say

Poll: Are you taking a trip somewhere in Ireland this bank holiday weekend?

Jun 4th 2021, 12:45 PM 28,061 Views 24 Comments

Hotels and other tourist accommodation reopened their doors this week.

Sunny with a chance of showers - here's how the Bank Holiday weather is looking

# Forecast

Sunny with a chance of showers - here's how the Bank Holiday weather is looking

Jun 4th 2021, 8:46 AM 16,055 Views 5 Comments

Maximum temperatures today and tomorrow will be between 14 and 19 degrees.

# bank-holiday - Wednesday 2 June, 2021

1-in-4 drivers may have been over limit the morning after a night out

# Road Safety

1-in-4 drivers may have been over limit the morning after a night out

Jun 2nd 2021, 3:35 PM 15,883 Views 31 Comments

A quarter of people surveyed by the Road Safety Authority said that they may have been over the legal drink-driving limit while driving the morning after a night out.