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Sunday 1 August 2021
This dog is definitely going to heaven.
Just out for a stroll…
The happiest stingray ever.
Beverages may have been consumed.
It’s all happening at Westminster.
Wouldn’t you do the same? Wouldn’t you?
Who is he? Where did he come from? Will someone give him a main part?
The girl met DCU student David Atkinson at a gig in Bangkok earlier this month – and she wants to find him again.
Down with the kids.
Reader Fergal Griffin attempted to capture a romantic moment in Dublin yesterday. Attempted.
Turn that arachnophobia up to ninety.
From behind a fence. #sneaky
Charlie’s Angels poses at the ready.
It’s called Cumberbombing. Duh.
Connacht won comfortably by 2-19 to 1-7 against Ulster in Tuam today.
Either that or there is something really terrifying in Man City’s tunnel.
With added Brian Cowen.
Seriously. What’s the story with Will Arnett’s tan?
The unlucky amphibian was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
He’s a fine set of teeth.
MOST DRIVERS IN the UK want a lower motorway speed limit in wet weather to boost safety and encourage better driving habits, according to new polling.
Some 78% of respondents who supported a reduced motorway speed limit in the wet felt it would encourage some drivers to slow down, while 72% believed it was worth trying as it might save lives. Nearly two-thirds said it could improve visibility due to less spray from moving vehicles.
In France, this is already the case as motorway speed limits are reduced from 130km/h to 110km/h during inclement weather. While road deaths fell in most European countries due to the impact of the pandemic last year, the overall figure increased in Ireland.
The idea to reduce speeds on Irish motorways had been mooted by the Green Pary last year during negotiations on the Programme For Government in an effort to reduce carbon emissions. It was reported at the time that the Greens had looked at reducing the 120km/h speed limit to 100km/h. It is not included in the PFG but the programme did commit to a review of speed limits.
So, today we’re asking: Should motorway speed limits be cut in wet conditions?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Our columnist muses on the Zappone furore, summer days and what’s next for Donald Trump.
Intervals of clouds and sunshine
Max: 18 °C
Min: 9 °C
Partly sunny with a shower in the area
Max: 17 °C
Min: 9 °C
Rather cloudy with a couple of showers
Max: 19 °C
Min: 13 °C
