# Pigeons

All time

# manor street

Dublin City Council takes legal action against man over nuisance pigeons in Stoneybatter

The council had erected a number of signs in the area which state: “Do Not Feed Pigeons Or Other Birds By Order.”

38.3k

Nov 19th 2019, 3:00 PM

# coo-ld war

CIA reveals it tried to train animals to spy on the Russians in the 1970s

The CIA hoped birds of prey could be trained for “emplacement” missions like dropping a listening device on a windowsill.

9.7k

Sep 14th 2019, 10:16 AM

# EXAM IMPIGEONATOR

Pooping pigeon almost forces exam venue change after taking up residence at Dublin school

Several previous attempts to remove the bird from the exam hall “proved futile”, one teacher said.

33.4k

Jun 14th 2019, 8:35 AM

# John O'Brien

'Keeping pigeons keeps me out of the pub': The pigeon fancier trying to revive the past-time

John O’Brien is trying to get more people interested in keeping and racing pigeons.

20.1k

Apr 6th 2019, 7:30 PM

# Prime Numbers

How much did the 'Lionel Messi of pigeons' sell for? It's the week in numbers

Plus: The number of months that it could take to establish a gambling regulator.

10.3k

Mar 23rd 2019, 7:00 PM

# Infestation

Pest company called to St James's Hospital more than 100 times in last two years

Among the many different pests encountered on the hospital’s campus in recent times were ants, cockroaches, mice, pigeons, and woodlice.

23.0k

Apr 16th 2017, 6:56 PM

# thousands of droppings

Pigeons are taking over Kilkenny and the locals are not at all happy about it

“Are pigeons misunderstood?” asks the Kilkenny People.

3.8k

Feb 22nd 2017, 6:49 PM

# bird flu outbreak

Poultry owners warned to keep their birds indoors

It’s a precautionary measure after outbreaks of bird flu in the UK.

9.0k

Dec 23rd 2016, 2:34 PM

# Pigeons

Croke Park to deploy a very different hawk eye in upcoming games

Forget seagulls, pigeons are your new aerial threat.

9.8k

Aug 15th 2015, 2:13 PM

# pigeons on ice

Very confused pigeons try to walk on ice

Dear God what happened to the floor?

2.9k

Nov 22nd 2014, 4:29 PM

# whoops

Local council red-faced after removing 'racist' Banksy graffiti

Banksy’s mural was making commentary on anti-immigration sentiment.

28.2k

127

Oct 2nd 2014, 6:03 PM

# foul play

Chinese pigeons were given a rectal exam before a national day celebration

The 10,000 pigeons were checked for ‘suspicious material’.

10.7k

Oct 1st 2014, 10:11 AM

# bread bandit

Gardaí in Dublin apprehended a seriously dangerous criminal this morning

Truly shocking scenes.

46.8k

Jul 12th 2014, 11:15 AM

# pigeon english

University forced to cancel exams after pigeons invade hall

All the more time to study.

29.4k

May 14th 2014, 6:00 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are the nine things you need to know as you kick off your Monday.

12.6k

May 20th 2013, 8:43 AM

# Pigeons

Pigeon v Plane: The costly battle to keep the airspace bird-free

A recent incident involving pigeons which forced an Aer Lingus plane to abandon its flight to London has highlighted the measures Dublin Airport takes to keep the skies around the runway bird-free.

13.6k

May 20th 2013, 7:15 AM

# Angry Birds

Cat Among The Pigeons Pic of the Day

No comment.

16.9k

May 11th 2013, 2:00 PM

# TV Recap

Lessons from Love/Hate: Fish tanks, Bambi eyes and bad parenting

Includes the most sinister pigeons in Irish TV history. (Spoiler alert)

19.2k

Nov 19th 2012, 11:38 AM

# Poo

Kings of Leon fall foul of falling fowl

Why cancel a gig? Hangover? Faulty equipment? No – pigeon droppings.

296

Jul 26th 2010, 12:41 PM