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# false-alarm - Sunday 7 October, 2018
Belfast to Liverpool ferry evacuated amid fears of 'device' on board
The PSNI carried out a search of the ferry and said no device was found.
# false-alarm - Wednesday 26 September, 2018
Transatlantic jet makes emergency landing in Dublin due to engine fire warning
It’s now understood the a mechanical issue caused the alarm to go off.
# false-alarm - Saturday 20 January, 2018
'Nobody knew what to do': A false incoming missile alert caused a lot of panic in Hawaii
Residents and tourists alike remained rattled after the mistaken alert was blasted out to cellphones across the islands.
# false-alarm - Monday 15 January, 2018
'An epic failure': Fallout continues after pushing of 'wrong button' causes mass panic in Hawaii
People received notices to their phones that a ballistic missile attack was imminent just after 8am local time.
# false-alarm - Saturday 13 January, 2018
Message warning people about 'ballistic missile threat' in Hawaii was sent in error
People were told to “seek immediate shelter”.
# false-alarm - Sunday 29 October, 2017
'This can delay the response to a genuine emergency': Alarm raised after red distress flare fired in Howth
A spokesperson for Howth Coast Guard said the flare was fired from a boat moored in the harbour.
# false-alarm - Tuesday 7 February, 2017
Computer glitch sees Cork people's phones flooded with, well, flood alerts
One user reported getting nearly 250 alerts over the course of this afternoon.
# false-alarm - Wednesday 3 August, 2016
Flashmob organised by German women spreads terror panic in Spain
Five women have been arrested for organising the event in a town in northern Spain.
# false-alarm - Friday 29 July, 2016
'Journalist = parrots': Pogba to United deal still isn't done, says Mino Raiola
The transfer saga appeared to come to an end today – but it’s not done yet.
# false-alarm - Thursday 28 July, 2016
# false-alarm - Sunday 27 March, 2016
Man taken off plane after woman says she saw 'IS-related' messages on his phone is released
The Iraqi man had been removed from the flight after another passenger suspected him to be a terrorist.
# false-alarm - Tuesday 7 July, 2015
Lots of gardaí turned up for a protest that never happened outside Leinster House today
Last week’s clashes between protesters and gardaí meant they weren’t taking any chances this week.
# false-alarm - Wednesday 28 January, 2015
Dog thinks owner is drowning, jumps in to save the day
Fortunately everything was fine.
# false-alarm - Monday 10 November, 2014
Belfast 'Ebola' patient tests negative
The person is still being treated for malaria.
# false-alarm - Thursday 7 August, 2014
# false-alarm - Friday 18 July, 2014
Coast Guard responds to 'help' calls on Carrauntoohil... it was just someone praying loudly
A mountain guide thought he heard screams for help. They weren’t.
# false-alarm - Thursday 8 May, 2014
Dummy grenade sparks bomb scare close to Heuston Station
The device contained no explosive content, and was similar to the kind used in military drills.
# false-alarm - Sunday 22 December, 2013
White Christmas? Snow reported in parts of Ireland today
But it doesn’t appear to be sticking…
# false-alarm - Thursday 10 October, 2013
Dublin Airport's Terminal 2 evacuated after fire alert
A smoke alarm was triggered at a café, and a section of the facility was evacuated as a precautionary measure.
# false-alarm - Friday 19 July, 2013
Two hour search for swimmer in Wexford proves to be a false alarm
The Irish Coast Guard and the RNLI began a search after someone on Curracloe Beach spotted a swimmer in difficulty just after 5pm.
# false-alarm - Tuesday 21 August, 2012
Israeli embassy security incident in Dublin confirmed as false alarm
A suspicious package was discovered at the premises earlier today, prompting an evacuation.
# false-alarm - Thursday 10 May, 2012
Updated: Woman arrested after search for ‘missing baby’ called off
The 37-year-old woman is being held in Belfast on suspicion of wasting police time.
# false-alarm - Monday 16 April, 2012
The Daily Fix: Monday
All the biggest news stories from the day, as well as the few bits and pieces you might not have seen.
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Mobile phone mistake leads to plane's emergency landing in Dublin [updated]
A mobile phone with a faulty battery port was left in a bathroom cubicle – causing enough suspicion to see the flight grounded.
# false-alarm - Wednesday 7 March, 2012
Suspicious object at Israeli embassy 'false alarm' - bomb squad
The army bomb disposal squad was called to the scene this morning but have said that the suspicious object was “harmless”.
# false-alarm - Wednesday 4 May, 2011
Suspect device found at Guinness Storehouse a 'false alarm'
A suspicious device was found at one of Dublin’s premier tourist attractions this afternoon – but was declared a false alarm by the Army Bomb Disposal Unit.
# false-alarm - Wednesday 20 April, 2011
Take 5: Wednesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
Hysteria at department store over man armed with .... an umbrella
A mall near Boston was evacuated over reports that man was carrying a rifle. He wasn’t.
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Poll: What Government coalition do you want?
WITH TALKS BETWEEN Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael set to take place next week, the prospect of a Grand Coalition is looking like a distinct possibility.
According to a Business Post/Red C opinion poll today, fewer than two in ten people want another General Election.
Some 26% of the 3,700 voters surveyed favour a grand coalition involving Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael and smaller parties.
Another 26% favour a Sinn Féin-led left-wing government, while 19% of voters say they would prefer a coalition involving Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin and smaller parties.
So, today we’re asking: What Government coalition do you want?
Poll Results:
Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael grand coalition with smaller parties (6405)
Sinn Féin-led coalition with smaller parties (3771)
Another General Election (3129)
Sinn Féin-Fianna Fáil coalition with smaller parties (2845)
None of the above (981)
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