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# Watch Out

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2022
Drivers urged to be cautious around deer breeding season
Deer are particularly at risk from late September to early November as they move around more.
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Oct 4th 2022, 11:33 AM
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Department of Social Protection warns of phone scam using what appears to be its helpline number
The department does not contact members of the public using the number.
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Apr 11th 2021, 9:25 AM
People warned about Flower/Leaf pyramid scheme circulating on social media
The scheme appears to be particularly targeting students and younger people.
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Mar 4th 2021, 9:37 PM
'Growing health threat': Public reminded of risks of consuming wild mushrooms
Exercise great caution if foraging for wild mushrooms, a HSE doctor has advised.
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Jan 8th 2020, 6:10 AM
These are the Irish films we'll be talking about in 2018
The Breadwinner, Kissing Candice. A Mother Brings Her Son To Be Shot, and more.
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Jan 1st 2018, 5:30 PM
TG4 used Snapchat filters to pull off another Halloween prank live on air last night
The follow up.
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Nov 1st 2017, 9:04 AM
Is This A Fairy Fort Or Just A Regular Irish Hill?
Test your skills, Danny.
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Aug 10th 2017, 9:00 PM
Gardaí have seized nearly €95k in jewellery linked to the Kinahan cartel
Operations have also resulted in the seizure of hundreds of thousands of euro in cash.
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May 18th 2017, 6:15 AM
Aer Lingus flight from Naples forced to turn back after hitting flock of pigeons
Flight EI451 had been due to arrive back in Dublin before 3pm.
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May 3rd 2017, 2:40 PM
Woman's face is burned after battery-operated headphones catch fire on airplane
She was listening to music as she dozed, about two hours into the trip from Beijing to Melbourne when it happened.
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Mar 15th 2017, 3:10 PM
Dara Ó Briain cracked a photographer with a sliotar while playing hurling at the home of English cricket
An accident, of course.
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Mar 3rd 2017, 5:48 PM
Bank of Ireland warns customers over 'smishing' text scam
A link in the message might contain malware.
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Jan 31st 2017, 6:55 PM
SuperValu warns customers not to respond to email fraudster
Scammers are trying to lure targets in with promises of fake vouchers.
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Jul 6th 2016, 8:22 PM
There's a dodgy motor tax scam email going around
Watch out.
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Apr 27th 2016, 10:37 PM
Should people be fined for texting while walking?
One US city will discuss such a law.
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Mar 26th 2016, 4:22 PM
Showing off on Facebook could make you an easy target for burglars
People aged 17- to 24-years-old are most likely to reveal sensitive information on the internet.
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Dec 1st 2015, 12:05 PM
This Dunnes Stores product could be a potential food safety hazard
The FSAI has issued a warning about a batch of vegetable samosas.
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Nov 11th 2015, 8:25 PM
Opel carrying out investigation after car bursts into flames outside Cork
This follows a series of incidents in the UK.
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Oct 29th 2015, 10:30 PM
Elaborate stories and 'too good to be true' ads: how scammers target students
Students moving to Ireland for the first time have been warned to watch out for fake accommodation ads.
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Sep 13th 2015, 5:20 PM
Going to the US? Some sites are charging €126 for a €12 form you need
Many sites are overcharging for the Esta registration forms.
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Aug 17th 2015, 6:05 AM
Experts say these are best ways to keep your identity safe online
Some are pretty simple.
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Jun 14th 2015, 5:30 PM
That theoretical two-bedroom flat in the heart of Dublin for €750 a month is probably a scam
While property sites work hard to root out scammers, people should still be extremely vigilant.
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May 28th 2015, 5:50 PM
This spice which is sold in Ireland has traces of Salmonella in it
Monolith Kurkumawurzel gemahlen is sold in Eastern European food businesses.
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May 23rd 2015, 2:45 PM
The former head of the ECB is in Dublin - and he's got some fancy bling
Jean Claude Trichet: Frenchman, banker, gadget enthusiast.
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Apr 30th 2015, 5:13 PM
An out-of-control cargo spacecraft is plunging back to Earth
Video has emerged of it spinning out of control.
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Apr 29th 2015, 11:48 AM
This app could stop people who write dodgy tweets from losing their job
And the guy who set it up knows exactly what can go wrong.
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Apr 21st 2015, 9:21 PM
Zebras escape from farm as they were angry at sale of some of their stable-mates
They broke free at around 3pm but have now been safely captured and brought back to the farm.
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Apr 17th 2015, 10:05 PM
Think our seagulls are bad? Try being attacked by an angry owl
One US town has erected signs to warn of malicious birds.
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Feb 13th 2015, 8:35 PM
Dangerous distress flare found on Tory Island
Thankfully, it was made safe by the Army Bomb Disposal Team.
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Dec 20th 2014, 5:03 PM
Northern Ireland may soon be allowed set its own corporation tax
This would mean Northern Ireland could match our very attractive 12.5% rate. Let the games begin…
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Dec 2nd 2014, 7:14 AM
Someone is selling "Nidge's watch" on the internet
What time is it? Crime time.
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Nov 4th 2014, 11:57 AM
Ship carrying radioactive concrete catches fire off Scotland
The Parida caught fire late last night.
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Oct 8th 2014, 9:46 AM
Chinese city creates special footpath lane for smartphone users
Could Ireland use some of these?
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Sep 15th 2014, 3:15 PM
Iceland issues red alert after new eruption near volcano
Earlier this week, airspace was closed near the volcano after an eruption on the glacier.
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Aug 31st 2014, 11:30 AM
Motorcyclist in insane front-flip crash lands feet-first on roof of moving car
OMG.
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Aug 20th 2014, 1:45 PM
Watch this little boy on a bike crash straight into a tree
While his father laughs and records it. For shame.
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Nov 27th 2013, 4:52 PM
What's it like to face an Anthony Nash 21-yard free?
Clare goalkeeper Patrick Kelly explains how they prepared to face the Cork ‘keepers power.
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Sep 30th 2013, 4:08 PM
South Africa tries to capture 15,000 runaway crocodiles
The Rakwena Crocodile Farm was flooded during torrential downpours last weekend – with thousands of crocs escaping.
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Jan 25th 2013, 4:21 PM
VIDEO: Nets fan gets hit by ball while texting
Scolding parents the world over will enjoy this ‘told you so’ moment from an NBA match
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Apr 20th 2012, 3:33 PM
Central Bank issues warning on investment firms
Two investment firms have been offering services in Ireland – despite not being authorised to do so.
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Mar 14th 2012, 7:00 AM
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