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€32m to be given to local councils for repairs and upgrades to marine infrastructure
The funding will be used for projects such as repairing and enhancing public slipways, piers and pontoons.
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Apr 25th 2022, 6:45 AM
Quiz: How much do you know about the Atlantic Ocean?
Dip your toes into this quiz (not literally, please).
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Jan 30th 2022, 10:00 PM
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What injury? Steph Curry scored 45 points in just 29 minutes last night
“He’s on fire,” said Warriors coach Steve Kerr. “Maybe the break was good for him.”
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Jan 7th 2018, 11:49 AM
Pictures: These brave souls headed out for Christmas Day swims across the country
Hundreds turned out across the country for Christmas Day swims.
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Dec 26th 2017, 10:19 AM
Battling performance sees Ireland hold Iceland to stalemate in torrential conditions
Ireland held Iceland to a hard-earned 0-0 draw as preparations for September’s World Cup qualifying campaign continue.
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Jun 8th 2017, 9:28 PM
The elephants at Dublin Zoo have been cooling off in the most adorable way
That hot weather.
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Jun 6th 2016, 3:47 PM
Dustin Johnson's brother jumps into water hazard to save two-shot penalty
You’ve gotta do what you’ve gotta do.
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May 13th 2016, 8:53 PM
Ranieri as Julius Caesar and how front pages around the world covered Leicester's title win
The most unlikely champions in Premier League history are understandably big news today.
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May 3rd 2016, 1:13 PM
Pádraig Harrington is having an absolute nightmare at the Houston Open
No Masters return for the three-time Major champ this year.
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Apr 1st 2016, 6:32 PM
Watch: All-terrain articulated truck on tank tracks ploughs through Longford floods
The Hagguland vehicle is from the Dublin Civil Defence who are volunteering in the area.
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Jan 6th 2016, 3:40 PM
Was this the worst dive of the Premier League season?
For shame Ahmed Elmohamady, for shame.
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May 5th 2015, 10:06 AM
Pics: These cool Hook Head dolphins will (almost) make you want to take a dip
The water off the coast of Ireland is full of them around this time of year and they seem to be in very good form.
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Feb 10th 2015, 5:06 PM
A final decision on water charges is expected later today
The Commission for Energy Regulation put the charges out for public consultation in July.
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Sep 30th 2014, 6:30 AM
This trucker's massive jump into mud is some serious badassery
Flying high.
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Sep 5th 2014, 9:05 PM
Batten down the hatches (for now): Orange warning remains in place for Leinster
Tipperary, Waterford, you’re not off the hook either.
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Aug 2nd 2014, 7:09 PM
Water works are being carried out at Leixlip today, what does that mean for you?
The water main supplies Fingal and areas of Dublin City and Meath.
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Jun 11th 2014, 8:05 AM
How did you spend Easter morning? This man towed a stranded dolphin back to the depths off Achill
While most of the country was enjoying a lie-in, the Achill Coast Guard team led a local rescue mission for a stranded dolphin…
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Apr 22nd 2014, 6:34 PM
Watch: Timelapse captures the rise of last night's severe flooding
The footage, compiled over the course of two hours, shows water rising from drains and street-lights cutting out as the Lee bursts its banks.
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Feb 5th 2014, 8:56 AM
Keith Duffy's Irish speedos came off live on telly
Yep, that’s Keith Duffy’s bare arse.
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Feb 3rd 2014, 11:36 AM
Water Meter Installation Goes Wrong Pic of the Day
So you didn’t ask for an eight-metre-high fountain to be installed in your front garden? Oh.
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Jan 29th 2014, 4:44 PM
Keith Duffy wore shamrock speedos on live TV
We’ve certainly got a picture of him in our minds now anyway.
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Jan 13th 2014, 10:35 AM
Watch: English cliff falls into the sea during rough weather
Storm waves battering cliffs at Hastings in East Sussex finally took their toll.
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Jan 5th 2014, 10:51 AM
Photos: Buncrana's beautiful storm
A Donegal photographer took on the elements to bring us these amazing photos of Buncrana pier.
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Dec 6th 2013, 5:26 PM
Wedding party falls into lake during ill-conceived photoshoot
Worst. Wedding. Ever.
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May 29th 2013, 9:03 AM
Sergio Garcia has 'Tin Cup' moment, puts 3 balls in the water
Garcia blew his chance at the Players with a 7-6 finish on the final two holes.
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May 13th 2013, 12:42 AM
Tom Daley's mammy isn't happy about the criticism he's getting
British Swimming boss David Sparkes hit out at the teenage diver this week for his part in a new reality TV show.
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Jan 10th 2013, 5:11 PM
VIDEO: Shopper takes 20ft leap into fountain (and enjoys it)
This man has no fear. And no sense.
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Nov 26th 2012, 2:15 PM