Irish households hit with major ‘close all windows’ warning ahead of 20C temperature prediction for bank holiday

HOUSEHOLDS across Ireland have been issued a “close all windows” warning for the bank holiday weekend. The alert has come after a period of unusually warm weather which has left indoors and outdoors feeling warmer. 3 The weather is predicted to be warm in the coming daysCredit: Alamy 3 It’s tempting to throw open the … Read more

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Urgent warning as nasty bug ‘circulating at high levels’ in community – the three signs to watch out for

AN urgent warning is in place for the Irish public as a nasty bug spreads at high speeds. Health officials are urging anyone with the symptoms of Norovirus to stay home. 2 The norovirus is spreading rapidly throughout IrelandCredit: Getty Images – Getty 2 There are key signs to watch out forCredit: Getty Images – … Read more

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Singer Enya spotted in public for the first time in EIGHT years as reclusive star makes rare trip outside £98m castle

ENYA has been spotted for the first time in eight years after becoming notorious for her reclusive lifestyle. The Irish vocalist spends much of her time hunkered down in her vast Victorian castle near Dublin, with U2 lead vocalist Bono, 65, as her next door neighbour. 6 Singer Enya has been spotted in public for … Read more

‘A celebration for the ages’ -Former Rose of Tralee winner marries her 2016 escort at stunning ceremony in Chicago

FORMER Rose of Tralee winner Maggie McEldowney has married her escort John Slowey. The Chicago Rose won the iconic RTE series back in 2016 after her third attempt at applying for the show. 3 John was Maggie’s escortCredit: Social media 3 Maggie McEldowney was crowned the 2016 Rose of TraleeCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk 3 … Read more

‘Keep a safe distance’ alert for beachgoers after whale washes up on sand at popular Irish beach

BEACHGOERS have been warned to “keep a safe distance” from a whale that has washed up on a popular Irish beach. The large minke whale appeared on the sand at Portstewart Strand in Derry on Sunday evening. 4 The whale washed up last nightCredit: MARGARET MCLAUGHLIN 4 Beachgoers have been warned to stay awayCredit: Margaret McLaughlin … Read more

‘No hiding place’ – First pic of ‘top target’ Romanian crime kingpin whose mob laundered €7m through Irish bank accounts

THIS is the first image of the Romanian crime boss whose mob laundered €7m through Irish bank accounts. But Liviu Cose’s position as one of Europe’s most prolific fraudsters is now over after he received a seven-year sentence, with the last suspended, at Dublin Circuit Court last week. 5 Romanian crime boss Liviu CoseCredit: Journalist … Read more