# danger

Last year

2022

# wildlife

Elderly Australian man killed by kangaroo he may have kept as a pet

This is the first fatal kangaroo attack since a man died trying to save his dogs from a kangaroo in 1936.

21.0k

Sep 13th 2022, 11:06 AM

# suffocation

Dunnes Stores issues recall of children's pyjamas due to safety risk

These products pose a risk of cuts and suffocation.

28.7k

Aug 17th 2022, 3:55 PM

# danger

Health products regulator warns against unauthorised 'self-tanning' substance

The HPRA said that social media has had a huge role at popularising the product.

14.5k

Jun 27th 2022, 2:25 PM

# Google

Fitbit recalls one million Ionic watches after burn injuries

Fitbit received 115 reports of the battery overheating in the US, with 78 reports of burn injuries.

35.4k

Mar 2nd 2022, 8:56 PM

All time

# danger

'He could have been blinded' - Father of young fan warns of pyrotechnic dangers

Paramedics at Oakwell treated the seven-year-old for his injuries.

5.2k

Dec 20th 2021, 4:08 PM

# danger

‘Does he want to kill us?’ – Mick Schumacher's anger at team-mate

Nikita Mazepin is under fire for his performance in Baku.

13.7k

Jun 7th 2021, 1:00 PM

# Donegal

Man charged after dangerous driving incident in Donegal

The man had fled from gardaí after they tried to pull him over.

25.2k

Jan 25th 2021, 7:13 AM

# danger

'All of us have families who worry about us' - Real Madrid unhappy after snow chaos

The dreadful weather conditions meant travel links were disrupted and they were unable to return to the capital either after the game or on Sunday.

8.4k

Jan 11th 2021, 4:31 PM

# danger

Irish sprinter Brian Gregan on how his Olympic dream became an unhealthy obsession

The experienced 400m sprinter missed out narrowly on reaching the 2012 and 2016 Games.

6.1k

Aug 25th 2020, 6:30 AM

# Warnings

Met Éireann issues yellow or orange weather warnings to 25 counties as thunderstorms expected

The warnings have been issued to 25 counties

51.0k

Jun 15th 2020, 1:12 PM

# Focus Area

Latest horror injury at the breakdown a timely reminder for World Rugby

The Highlanders’ James Lentjes suffered a nasty ankle fracture and dislocation last weekend.

19.7k

Mar 2nd 2020, 7:00 PM

# Australia

'It may become uncontrollable': State of emergency in Canberra as bushfires close in

Authorities also warned of so-called ember attacks, where winds blow glowing ash ahead of the fire front.

23.3k

Jan 31st 2020, 8:39 AM

# Troubles

Emergency meeting at Saracens as threat of relegation looms large

Patience appears to have run out among their rival clubs in England.

14.2k

Jan 17th 2020, 5:11 PM

# big move back

Feared potential Katie Taylor foe could instead face Kellie Harrington at Tokyo Olympics

IBF World super-featherweight champion Maiva Hamadouche has stated her intention to compete at Tokyo 2020.

5.6k

Apr 10th 2019, 2:49 PM

# Showdown

Spying, Connect 4, Vunipolas and kicks - Ireland and England prep for a rugby war

Ireland are keen to avoid looking towards the World Cup before a big game in Dublin on 2 February.

18.1k

Jan 24th 2019, 8:00 AM

# danger

'A matter of urgency': Minister promises to take action on dangerous quad bike and scrambler use

Sinn Fein want to give gardaí the power to seize and detain quad bikes and scrambler motorcycles when being used unlawfully.

12.5k

Oct 17th 2018, 6:00 PM

# danger

Woman injured after being struck by wayward shot at Alfred Dunhill Links

Tyrrell Hatton was visibly distressed as paramedics treated the spectator.

10.3k

Oct 4th 2018, 3:05 PM

# danger

'They're not normal lakes or rivers': ESB warns people against swimming in reservoirs

They said unusual flows of water and uneven ground can lead to dangers for swimmers.

32.8k

May 29th 2018, 2:56 PM

# warning

Forensic scientists identified 27 new recreational drugs in Ireland last year

Scientists have said some of the new synthetic drugs are 100 times more toxic than regular substances

10.0k

May 17th 2017, 8:00 PM

# Ennis District Court

Lecturer charged with the criminal damage of US navy aircraft at Shannon

A second man was also accused of causing damage to the aircraft.

19.0k

Apr 26th 2017, 5:49 PM

# Extreme Weather

Sleet, snow and heavy rain: Status yellow weather warning for ten counties

Conditions will ease as the day goes on but drivers are being warned that surface water may be an issue on the roads.

28.0k

Mar 4th 2017, 9:31 AM

# warning

Warning of 'extreme risk' to citizens as the battle for Mosul rages on

The UN has warned about the risk to citizens in the battle-torn city.

9.4k

Jan 24th 2017, 8:51 AM

# all out war

Professional man flees country in fear of Kinahan gang

The man was told by gardai he was a target – and then reported being shot at near his home.

62.6k

Dec 23rd 2016, 6:10 AM

# warning

Garda couple told to quit gym over threat to their safety

The married couple were warned that they may be targeted at their own home.

70.1k

Dec 22nd 2016, 6:15 AM

# Dublin

Firefighters warn of the dangers of leaving candles unattended

“Candles can get the heart racing, sometimes for the wrong reason … “

17.3k

Oct 20th 2016, 10:24 PM

# war zone

War tourism in Afghanistan: Once-in-a-lifetime adventure or needless risk?

Over 20,000 people visited the Afghan city of Kabul last year.

12.5k

Aug 14th 2016, 9:45 AM

# danger

Bullets suspected in Olympic bus attack

A Belarus journalist suffered a cut hand in the incident, near Rio de Janeiro’s notorious City of God favela.

3.8k

Aug 10th 2016, 2:02 AM

# Lucky Escape

Dublin bike ends up under taxi in city centre collision

The cyclist was thrown clear from the collision but still received injuries to their leg.

39.2k

Aug 7th 2016, 12:31 PM

# Morality

'Pigs with human brains': Controversial research could be funded in US

A moratorium had been placed on this type of treatment a year ago and it has recently been lifted.

13.2k

Aug 6th 2016, 12:30 PM

# breaking free

Nine children wounded after inflatable slide breaks free in the UK

None of the children’s injuries have been described as serious.

16.6k

Aug 3rd 2016, 6:13 PM

# sitting up front

Who are the people riding Dublin's rickshaws?

The pedal-powered cabs have faced calls for increased regulation.

48.7k

Jul 31st 2016, 8:00 PM

# Sussex

Group rescued from rough seas in the UK after paddling out in search of Pokémon

“Catching a pocket fictional creature is not worth losing your life over.”

16.9k

Jul 29th 2016, 2:26 PM

# water safety

'There was peer-pressure involved': Father of drowned son speaks out on his loss

Irish Water Safety are calling on the public to take greater care when swimming.

32.8k

Jun 26th 2016, 7:15 AM

# danger

Ikea recalls stair gate after a number of children suffer falls

The company said the locking mechanism is not reliable and poses a risk to small children.

13.0k

Jun 25th 2016, 9:41 AM

# greek visit

The Pope has taken in three refugee families

“The pope has desired to make a gesture of welcome regarding refugees,” the Vatican said.

39.3k

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Apr 16th 2016, 7:59 PM

# Trauma

Irish Rail drivers received no support as families question them at suicide inquests

That’s according to a report carried out by the Railway Accident Investigation Unit.

25.7k

Apr 16th 2016, 11:00 AM

# Tallaght

Armed robbery at children's play centre leaves staff member injured

The incident happened in south Dublin at around 6pm yesterday evening.

17.9k

Apr 11th 2016, 7:44 AM

# telling a whopper

Prank caller tricks worker into smashing Burger King window to let gas out

The person claimed to be from the local fire department.

26.5k

Apr 10th 2016, 9:44 AM

# danger

Customers waiting since November for fire-risk tumble dryers to be fixed

A number of tumble dryer owners were warned last year that their appliances could pose a fire hazard.

13.0k

Mar 10th 2016, 4:37 PM

# Gang warfare

Decapitated head found outside a café in central Amsterdam

It is believed the killing has come as part of gang warfare.

29.4k

Mar 9th 2016, 9:55 PM