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# Bank Holiday

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Heavy rain forecast as we're set for a wetter, cooler bank holiday weekend
Make sure to enjoy today, as it is set to be the driest and brightest of the weekend according to Met Éireann.
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Jun 2nd 2017, 7:48 AM
A shop in Kilkenny decided not to open the day after the Bank Holiday, because of The Fear
We know the feeling.
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May 4th 2017, 10:08 AM
Looking for something to do? Here's what happening across the country this bank holiday weekend
A quick round-up of the events taking place across Ireland over the bank holiday weekend.
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Apr 29th 2017, 6:00 AM
Poll: Do you think we need more bank holidays?
Ireland has fewer bank holidays than a lot of our EU counterparts.
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Apr 27th 2017, 9:29 AM
The Dublin Marathon is taking place on Sunday (not Monday) and here's what you need to know
A race was moved to Sunday in a bid to attract more international runners.
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Oct 29th 2016, 9:30 AM
Thousands of people signed up for 'Ireland's largest water fight'... Here's how many showed up
Over 17,000 people were interested in the Facebook event. Seventeen thousand!
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Aug 3rd 2016, 9:28 AM
Speeding and drink driving: Gardaí out in force for bank holiday weekend
Drivers are being urged to slow down and never drink and drive.
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Jul 30th 2016, 11:43 AM
Up to 80 more people may die in 2016 if road users don't wake up
The Road Safety Authority issued a warning to all road users ahead of the bank holiday weekend.
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Jul 26th 2016, 4:34 PM
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
The weekend's set to be a scorcher - here are seven interesting things to do
Stuck for ideas for the long weekend? Check out our event guide here.
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Jun 4th 2016, 7:45 AM
Going somewhere nice for the Bank Holiday? Check your travel plans
Transport providers have issued a number of travel warnings as we head into the June Bank Holiday weekend.
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Jun 4th 2016, 6:30 AM
Traffic delays expected as East Link bridge comes up to let the tall ships through
Dublin Port Riverfest takes place this weekend and the ships are the star attraction.
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Jun 3rd 2016, 6:02 AM
It looks like Ireland's exam weather is coming in right on time
Temperatures are predicted to reach 22 degrees by Thursday.
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May 29th 2016, 12:55 PM
Going out? Here are some things to do this Bank Holiday weekend
Got anything to add? Email us.
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Apr 30th 2016, 9:00 AM
Flood gates and defences are in place in Dublin this evening
Rain, rain, go away.
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Oct 26th 2015, 8:27 AM
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
No plans for the bank holiday? Here's what's on over the long weekend
A quick round-up of the weekend’s best events.
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Oct 23rd 2015, 6:19 PM
Poll: Should the next government bring in a new bank holiday?
Sinn Féin are pretty fond of the idea – but do we need one?
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Oct 11th 2015, 7:00 PM
Next stop, peace? Talks to end rush hour train strikes happen next week
The first strike is scheduled for the Friday of the bank holiday weekend, between 6 and 9am.
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Oct 9th 2015, 3:12 PM
How Bad Is Your Bank Holiday Fear?
Stop all the clocks…
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Aug 3rd 2015, 9:30 PM
A full moon will be making the beaches of Ireland more dangerous this weekend
Irish Water Safety are warning swimmers to watch out for rip tides.
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Jul 30th 2015, 6:10 AM
The summer has been pretty rubbish, and that isn't about to change
Speaking this morning Met Eireann’s Siobhan Ryan said there is a small chance of improvement in August.
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Jul 28th 2015, 1:15 PM
Here's why July 1 should be a bank holiday in Ireland
WHERE’S OUR JULY BANK HOLIDAY?
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Jul 1st 2015, 9:40 AM
It's going to lash rain today and tomorrow
But don’t worry, the sun will start shining just in time for everyone doing their Leaving Cert.
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May 31st 2015, 12:25 PM
It's the June Bank Holiday ... Here are 7 VERY different festivals to check out this weekend
As Grandpa Simpson once said (admittedly, before dozing off) you shouldn’t kill time … you should savour it.
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May 30th 2015, 9:15 AM
Here's when you're going to need your umbrella this Bank Holiday weekend
We hate to break it to you lads, but… It’s gonna be bad.
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May 29th 2015, 5:03 PM
The weather is going to be SHITE for the bank holiday
FROST?I?!
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May 26th 2015, 9:57 AM
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
Poll: Do we need more bank holidays?
UKIP is campaigning for an extra one to be brought in to mark St George’s Day – but do we need another one here?
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Apr 26th 2015, 12:22 PM
Man dies in car crash in Bandon
The deceased was the driver and sole occupant of the car.
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Apr 6th 2015, 9:05 AM
The Bank Holiday weather forecast is pretty good
Sun! No rain! The stuff dreams are made of.
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Apr 5th 2015, 6:47 PM
Pensioner and young adult die in Newry car crash
The incident occurred yesterday at around 5.25pm on the Dublin Road.
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Aug 3rd 2014, 9:03 AM
Put the barbecue away... It's going to rain heavily tomorrow. ALL DAY
Met Éireann has issued a ‘status orange’ rainfall warning for Leinster, Tipperary and Waterford.
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Aug 1st 2014, 10:47 PM
Drivers caught speeding today will get more penalty points under new rules
There is a new category of driver on the roads from today – the novice driver.
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Aug 1st 2014, 6:45 AM
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
The 11 guilt-ridden stages of not running a Bank Holiday marathon
There ain’t nothing MINI about our guilt, wha?
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Jun 2nd 2014, 3:15 PM
Brennan's bread, cannabis, and the world's heaviest man: The week in numbers
Plus: How many postmen are attacked by dogs every week.
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May 31st 2014, 7:30 PM
Camp for sick children will put Bloomin' lovely garden to fun use
The designer garden will be transplanted to Barretstown after the Bloom festival ends this weekend.
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May 31st 2014, 5:30 PM
6 indispensable lifehacks for your garden this summer
Green fingers or not, we’ve got the tips to help.
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May 30th 2014, 5:10 PM
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