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2022
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.
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Sep 13th 2022, 11:06 AM
Dunnes Stores issues recall of children's pyjamas due to safety risk
These products pose a risk of cuts and suffocation.
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Aug 17th 2022, 3:55 PM
Health products regulator warns against unauthorised 'self-tanning' substance
The HPRA said that social media has had a huge role at popularising the product.
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Jun 27th 2022, 2:25 PM
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.
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Mar 2nd 2022, 8:56 PM
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'He could have been blinded' - Father of young fan warns of pyrotechnic dangers
Paramedics at Oakwell treated the seven-year-old for his injuries.
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Dec 20th 2021, 4:08 PM
‘Does he want to kill us?’ – Mick Schumacher's anger at team-mate
Nikita Mazepin is under fire for his performance in Baku.
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Jun 7th 2021, 1:00 PM
Man charged after dangerous driving incident in Donegal
The man had fled from gardaí after they tried to pull him over.
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Jan 25th 2021, 7:13 AM
'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.
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Jan 11th 2021, 4:31 PM
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.
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Aug 25th 2020, 6:30 AM
Met Éireann issues yellow or orange weather warnings to 25 counties as thunderstorms expected
The warnings have been issued to 25 counties
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Jun 15th 2020, 1:12 PM
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.
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Mar 2nd 2020, 7:00 PM
'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.
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Jan 31st 2020, 8:39 AM
Emergency meeting at Saracens as threat of relegation looms large
Patience appears to have run out among their rival clubs in England.
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Jan 17th 2020, 5:11 PM
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.
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Apr 10th 2019, 2:49 PM
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.
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Jan 24th 2019, 8:00 AM
'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.
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Oct 17th 2018, 6:00 PM
Woman injured after being struck by wayward shot at Alfred Dunhill Links
Tyrrell Hatton was visibly distressed as paramedics treated the spectator.
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Oct 4th 2018, 3:05 PM
'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.
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May 29th 2018, 2:56 PM
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
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May 17th 2017, 8:00 PM
Lecturer charged with the criminal damage of US navy aircraft at Shannon
A second man was also accused of causing damage to the aircraft.
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Apr 26th 2017, 5:49 PM
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.
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Mar 4th 2017, 9:31 AM
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.
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Jan 24th 2017, 8:51 AM
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.
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Dec 23rd 2016, 6:10 AM
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.
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Dec 22nd 2016, 6:15 AM
Firefighters warn of the dangers of leaving candles unattended
“Candles can get the heart racing, sometimes for the wrong reason … “
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Oct 20th 2016, 10:24 PM
War tourism in Afghanistan: Once-in-a-lifetime adventure or needless risk?
Over 20,000 people visited the Afghan city of Kabul last year.
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Aug 14th 2016, 9:45 AM
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.
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Aug 10th 2016, 2:02 AM
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.
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Aug 7th 2016, 12:31 PM
'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.
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Aug 6th 2016, 12:30 PM
Nine children wounded after inflatable slide breaks free in the UK
None of the children’s injuries have been described as serious.
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Aug 3rd 2016, 6:13 PM
Who are the people riding Dublin's rickshaws?
The pedal-powered cabs have faced calls for increased regulation.
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Jul 31st 2016, 8:00 PM
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.”
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Jul 29th 2016, 2:26 PM
'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.
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Jun 26th 2016, 7:15 AM
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.
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Jun 25th 2016, 9:41 AM
The Pope has taken in three refugee families
“The pope has desired to make a gesture of welcome regarding refugees,” the Vatican said.
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Apr 16th 2016, 7:59 PM
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.
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Apr 16th 2016, 11:00 AM
Armed robbery at children's play centre leaves staff member injured
The incident happened in south Dublin at around 6pm yesterday evening.
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Apr 11th 2016, 7:44 AM
Prank caller tricks worker into smashing Burger King window to let gas out
The person claimed to be from the local fire department.
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Apr 10th 2016, 9:44 AM
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.
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Mar 10th 2016, 4:37 PM
Decapitated head found outside a café in central Amsterdam
It is believed the killing has come as part of gang warfare.
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Mar 9th 2016, 9:55 PM
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