# Dangerous

All time

This handy new tool could stop a government from spying on you

Amnesty International said Governments are increasingly using technology to access activists and journalists’ private emails and computers.

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Nov 20th 2014, 7:00 AM

# Video

Rugby player under fire after spitting blood at opponent during game*

*It may have been unintentional.

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Aug 18th 2014, 4:45 PM

# Trim

Member of public brings viable artillery shell to garda station

The device was made safe by the Defence Forces late last night.

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Aug 15th 2014, 12:16 PM

# stalling

Here’s how fighting in Ukraine is holding up the MH17 investigation

Again, fighting in the towns around the crash site made it impossible for Dutch and Australian authorities to get to the wreckage today.

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Jul 29th 2014, 12:31 PM

# Dangerous

Unregistered Carlow plumber prosecuted for installing gas boilers

This is the third successful prosecution by CER this year.

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Jul 28th 2014, 4:48 PM

# Dublin

Gardaí are looking for the driver who crashed this car into a house

The incident occurred in Finglas early this morning.

48.8k

Jul 6th 2014, 10:36 AM

# To the rescue

Man jumps into River Liffey to save his blind dog

Stevie is safe and recovering at home.

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Jun 30th 2014, 8:30 PM

# really incredibly stupid

This is a very very stupid thing to do ... obviously

Teenagers have been jumping from four-storey high scaffolding into Grand Canal Dock. It’s not a very bright thing to do.

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Jun 10th 2014, 8:50 PM

# BE CARFEUL

15-year-old in court as drivers warned about spate of carjackings

A teenager will appear in court today after a taxi driver had his car hijacked in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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May 19th 2014, 9:50 AM

# Dangerous

Army conducts 'painstaking' search for explosives at derelict building

A “volatile” War of Independence grenade has already been found at the Dublin location and it is believed there may be a number of dangerous devices there.

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May 13th 2014, 4:04 PM

# Rescue

VIDEO: Man rescued from top of Sydney Opera House after climbing onto the roof

The man who scaled the iconic building showed signs of intoxication.

11.3k

May 12th 2014, 7:29 AM

# put it away

Gardaí to begin nationwide crackdown on drivers using mobile phones

The national mobile phone operation will take place over the next two days, beginning tomorrow.

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Apr 23rd 2014, 10:35 AM

# warning

'If Russia wants to be a G8 country it needs to act like one' says US Secretary of State

John Kerry today raised the possibility of boycotting the G-8 summit in Russia.

10.8k

Mar 2nd 2014, 4:19 PM

# Lights out

19,000 homes still without power after last week's storm

ESB said they are working on connecting homes by today or tomorrow, but some customers in isolated areas will not be connected until towards the end of the week.

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Feb 17th 2014, 8:55 AM

# Epilepsy

One in three would still put something in mouth of person having seizure

A new campaign to raise awareness about epilepsy is supported by Ireland’s rugby coach Joe Schmidt, whose son has the condition.

20.7k

Feb 10th 2014, 4:23 PM

# thinner skin

One-year-olds are most at risk of getting burns or scalds

Burns and scalds are the fourth leading cause of death for children in the EU.

8.3k

Feb 4th 2014, 9:00 PM

# Dangerous

"Very dangerous" early-20th century grenade found in Co Cork

The item was made safe by the army bomb disposal squad.

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Jan 31st 2014, 10:49 PM

# Dangerous

A car crash caused by texting while driving caught on camera

A warning video.

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Jan 15th 2014, 6:45 PM

# Dangerous

'Extremely dangerous' radioactive material stolen in Mexico

The material could not be used in a conventional nuclear weapon.

5.9k

Dec 4th 2013, 10:30 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should pet owners need licences for exotic animals?

Dog owners do need a licence for their pet – but you can buy a snake or alligator without a licence.

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Nov 24th 2013, 10:08 AM

# Ouch!

Video: French player sees red for this clothes line

Grenoble’s Vincent Campo floored his Montpellier opponent with this dangerous stiff arm.

3.3k

Nov 4th 2013, 9:12 AM

# Dublin Fire Brigade

Stockpiling for Halloween bonfire causes city centre flat blaze

Children lined the stairwell of the flats with more than 40 wooden pallets they collected for a bonfire.

26.8k

Nov 1st 2013, 10:15 PM

# anti-trafficking day

Laws against sex buyers need to be introduced now, says Immigrant Council

340 people are living in slavery in Ireland which is why action is needed now says ICI.

6.9k

Oct 18th 2013, 9:45 AM

# Banned

French court upholds ban on fracking

France banned the practice in 2011 over the objections of the oil industry.

5.0k

Oct 11th 2013, 11:36 AM

# high risk

Boy in hospital following 'choking game' incident

The boy was taken to hospital after he was found unconscious.

25.9k

Oct 10th 2013, 9:24 AM

# Watch Out

What's it like to face an Anthony Nash 21-yard free?

Clare goalkeeper Patrick Kelly explains how they prepared to face the Cork ‘keepers power.

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Sep 30th 2013, 4:08 PM

# parachuting

Wingsuit flier dies in Swiss Alps after jumping from 10,000 feet

Wingsuit flying is done in a special jumpsuit, called a wingsuit, which adds surface area to the human body to enable a significant increase in lift.

17.2k

Aug 14th 2013, 8:44 PM

# Ouch

The most dangerous spear tackle you'll see today

Ma’a Nonu received a three-week ban following the incident, which fortunately did not result in a serious injury.

5.6k

Jul 2nd 2013, 8:21 PM

# Lost

‘Personal location transmitters for fishermen should be mandatory’ says Doherty

Sinn Fein’s Pearse Doherty wants location devices to be worn by all fishermen who are out at sea.

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Jun 14th 2013, 7:45 AM

# Ouch

Trampolines and bouncy castles can be a danger to children, warn doctors

In one month alone, 45 patients turned up with injuries from bouncing – most of whom were under 10 years of ago.

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May 4th 2013, 7:45 AM

# Boston

UPDATED: Massive manhunt underway for ‘dangerous’ second Boston bomber

‘Suspect one’ who has been identified as 26-year-old Tamerlan Tsarnaev, was shot dead by police during a shootout on Thursday night.

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Apr 19th 2013, 9:55 PM

Voices

Column: Women can't keep up with men when it comes to alcohol and they shouldn't try

Women should be aware that they are more at risk from the effects of alcohol than men, writes Anne Timony Meehan.

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Mar 20th 2013, 7:00 PM

# dodgy

VIDEO: Rally driver's car goes out of control

It’s a dangerous sport, as the following clip will concisely illustrate.

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Jan 14th 2013, 10:30 PM

# Dangerous

VIDEO: England fly-half could miss 6 Nations opener after spear tackle

Toby Flood has been cited and faces a disciplinary hearing following the challenge on Worcester’s Andy Goode.

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Jan 6th 2013, 2:19 PM

# carkour

VIDEO: Insane made-up 'sport'... jumping off other people's cars

You’ve heard of parkour. This is ‘carkour’.

3.0k

Jan 1st 2013, 11:08 AM

# Reporters

2012 deadliest year for journalists as 88 killed worldwide

Reporters Without Borders has named the deadliest countries for journalists across the world this year.

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Dec 23rd 2012, 1:00 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Does Ireland need a new alcohol policy?

The new Minister of State for Health Alex White has said he will bring proposals on the policy to the Government soon.

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Oct 3rd 2012, 10:35 AM

# Dangerous Driving

Fail! Over 50 per cent of vehicles did not pass the NCT this year

More than 2,300 vehicles were deemed to be dangerous and failed the test.

12.6k

Aug 6th 2012, 6:40 PM

# Kids Online

One in five children exposed to dangerous content on Internet

Children have unknowingly come across information which promotes anorexia and suicide techniques.

5.5k

Jul 11th 2012, 8:50 AM

# fur and balanced

Watch: Kermit responds to Fox News claim that Muppets push liberal agenda

Kermit gave a fair and balanced answer when asked about the Fox News comments – leaving Miss Piggy to deliver the killer blow.

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Jan 30th 2012, 11:02 AM