# Smoke

Last year

2022

# rollies

Revenue officers seize 2.5 tonnes of illegal tobacco in Meath

The 2,500 kilogrammes had a retail value of over €1.7 million.

18.0k

Aug 10th 2022, 3:38 PM

All time

# diverted

London-bound Virgin Atlantic flight rerouted to Boston after reports of smoke in the cabin

‘Everyone could smell the smoke’ said one passenger who took to social media following the incident.

12.4k

Jul 5th 2019, 8:20 AM

# curragha

Firefighters thank quick-acting passers-by for saving man as blaze guts home in Co Meath

A man was rescued from his home by firefighters.

20.8k

Aug 23rd 2018, 4:57 PM

# forecast

Storm Ernesto is on the way - and will bring some Californian wildfire smoke with it

The smoke is visible on satellite imagery.

50.6k

Aug 18th 2018, 2:53 PM

# East Wall

Thieves escape empty-handed after setting off smoke alarm during McDonald's break-in

Smoke from the electric saw used by the two suspects to try to open the safe set off the alarm.

25.8k

Aug 13th 2018, 11:03 AM

# smelly

'I've had enough': Hundreds of complaints about foul odours across the country

Many of the complaints related to the burning of rubbish by their neighbours.

21.7k

Dec 30th 2017, 6:00 AM

# Dublin Fire Brigade

Firefighters respond to fire above Lush on Henry Street

Five units of the fire brigade are responding to reports of smoke coming from the premises.

15.2k

May 18th 2017, 12:08 PM

# Lights out

"It's the future": Restaurants and cafés are cracking down on smoking outside

Two business owners told us why they’ve done it.

31.5k

Jan 29th 2017, 7:45 AM

# North Dublin

Passengers evacuated from train in Dublin after fire breaks out in engine

Passengers were evacuated from a train at Clongriffin station this morning on the 9.40 Drogheda to Pearse train.

22.9k

Jun 7th 2016, 3:27 PM

# Smoke

Firefighter rushed to hospital after breathing equipment failure

The woman was treated for smoke inhalation and has since been released from hospital.

17.8k

Jul 3rd 2015, 6:03 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you charge your phone by your bed overnight?

Dublin Fire Brigade was called to a house after a charger went up in flames.

39.0k

Feb 23rd 2015, 9:04 AM

# Eurostar

A lorry fire in the Channel Tunnel has caused travel chaos

It has almost been brought under control.

10.6k

Jan 17th 2015, 5:19 PM

# All Clear

Shoppers evacuated from Clerys department store after reports of smoke

No fire was found in the building and shoppers have been allowed back in now.

23.2k

Jan 11th 2015, 3:24 PM

Voices

Opinion: Preparing for a smoke-free new year? Follow these tips for ditching tobacco

Stopping smoking is likely to give you a better quality of life, peace of mind and add years to your life.

121

Dec 24th 2014, 7:00 PM

# Grafton Street

Dublin Fire Brigade called to BT2 after reports of smoke coming from the roof

Four units of the fire brigade attended the scene this afternoon.

10.2k

Nov 4th 2014, 3:21 PM

# we didn't smoke it

What did RTÉ do with the lump of hash they ordered on Prime Time?

Richard Downes ordered drugs in a murky corner of the internet as part of a report shown last night.

27.4k

Oct 10th 2014, 2:27 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should we double the price of cigarettes?

South Korea wants to bring in an 80 per cent hike, and James Reilly has said a pack of 20 should cost €20. What do you think?

21.4k

149

Sep 11th 2014, 9:55 AM

# kaboom

A 'build-up of gas' caused this morning's manhole explosion in Dublin

Dublin Fire Brigade think they know what happened in the dramatic incident.

66.8k

Jul 25th 2014, 10:16 PM

# kaboom

Watch: Manhole cover explodes on busy Dublin street close to Leinster House

Eyewitnesses said thick, green, foul-smelling smoke was seen pouring from the grate.

46.4k

Jul 25th 2014, 12:46 PM

# Letter from Brazil

'In the early stages of the World Cup it was okay to wear an Argentina jersey in the street...'

Our man in Brazil is braced for a not-so-smooth landing.

13.5k

Jul 3rd 2014, 1:38 PM

# Fire

Woman and three children treated for smoke inhalation after arson attack

Police received a call-out late last night, after it was reported the front door of the woman’s house had been set on fire.

7.8k

Jun 25th 2014, 10:43 AM

# clapped out

China plans to take a lot of old bangers off the road this year

Up to six million, in fact. It’s in a bid to tackle the country’s “extremely grim” environmental situation.

10.2k

May 27th 2014, 3:00 PM

# health risks

EPA finds no long-term health impacts from Ballymount recycling plant fire

The Oxigen recycling plant in Ballymount, Dublin burned for over a week in January.

6.6k

Apr 10th 2014, 7:32 PM

# Tobacco

Heart attacks fell by more than 10 per cent after the workplace smoking ban

This Saturday marks the tenth anniversary of the ban’s implementation.

8.6k

Mar 24th 2014, 12:46 PM

# Cigarettes

Revenue seizes 110kg of roll-your-own tobacco

An Irish male in his thirties was questioned and a file is being prepared for prosecution.

8.8k

Mar 20th 2014, 10:14 PM

# HSE

Age Action welcomes campus smoking ban exemption for some nursing homes

Residents of the homes, as well as public psychiatric facilities, at sites in the Midlands will be exempt.

8.8k

Mar 5th 2014, 10:02 PM

# Catch up

Some parcel delivery disruption as An Post depot remains closed

The fire at the Oxigen recycling plant forced the main parcel depot to close yesterday as a result of heavy smoke.

8.4k

Jan 28th 2014, 9:44 AM

# Health

Department of Health hopes to regulate e-cigarettes this year

After concerns in the US over children being poisoned by the liquid inside, the Department says it will be bringing forward regulations in 2014.

11.1k

Jan 8th 2014, 7:30 AM

# Indonesia

Volcano kills 5, 'shoots smoke and ash 2,000m into the air'

A 5.0 earthquake hit 188km northwest of Indonesia, the US Geological Survey also said.

8.9k

Aug 10th 2013, 12:34 PM

# Dublin

Fire at decomissioned chemical factory in Swords

The factory is located on Watery Lane in Swords, Dublin.

12.2k

Jul 23rd 2013, 5:17 PM

# Pollution

State of emergency declared as Kuala Lumpur is engulfed by smog

A smoky haze blamed on Indonesian forest fires has triggered one of the country’s worst pollution levels in years.

12.9k

Jun 24th 2013, 7:11 PM

# e-cigarettes

Reilly not convinced that electronic cigarettes are safe, orders review

The Health Minister says that he does not like the idea that the smokeless cigarettes are being promoted and sold on planes.

15.9k

106

Jun 19th 2013, 8:15 PM

# Arson

Woman taken to hospital after attempt to save puppy from burning van

The three-month-old dog dies as a result of the fire and police are appealing for information.

14.8k

May 13th 2013, 9:55 AM

# Cancer

Women who smoke 'at greater risk of HPV infection'

Women with a high level of nicotine metabolite in their urine were at a higher risk of acquiring HPV as well as developing high-grade cervical pre-cancer compared to non-smokers.

6.4k

Feb 19th 2013, 6:30 AM

Voices

Column: 'If I could go back in time, I never would've put that first cigarette in my mouth'

On National No Smoking Day, Joan Conway tells how she gave up smoking at 45 – after first taking up the habit at the tender age of 17.

3.0k

Feb 13th 2013, 7:00 AM

# Smoke

Four fire brigades tend to the Abbey Theatre

This time it was a case of smoke without fire as a blown bulb at the theatre set the fire alarms off.

10.2k

Oct 26th 2012, 5:04 PM

# New Zealand

Second New Zealand volcano 'burps' after eruption

The threatened eruption comes just days after a long-dorman mountain erupted.

3.5k

Aug 8th 2012, 9:25 AM

# US

Major Chevron refinery fire forces San Francisco Bay residents indoors

One refinery worker sustained minor injuries after fire broke out at Chevron plant in Richmond yesterday evening.

2.7k

Aug 7th 2012, 11:24 AM

# Fossil Fuel

Smoky coal ban extended, will 'clear air and bring fewer deaths'

The ban is being extended to all of Dublin County, as well as seven provincial towns.

4.1k

Jul 10th 2012, 11:37 AM

# drop it like it's hot

Snoop Dogg detained in Norway with marijuana and cash

The rapper was on his way to a music festival when he was stopped by customs officials.

7.9k

Jun 28th 2012, 8:19 PM