Residents fear crowds will gather at Cork’s beauty spots

[ad_1] The crowds and misbehavior at some of Cork City’s most iconic beauty spots have “terrified” local residents this weekend, leaving some feeling “trapped” in their own homes. A man was arrested today in Cork when the Gardaí responded to multiple calls about crowds gathering outside the city at hotspots like Kennedy Quay, Marina, Lough … Read more

Fears rise of another night of violence in Northern Ireland

[ad_1] Riots have broken out in the streets of Newtownabbey, near Belfast, amid fears that there may be another night of trouble ahead in Northern Ireland. Three cars were hijacked and set on fire in the O’Neill / Doagh Road loyalist area Saturday night. A large crowd of onlookers gathered to watch the riots. Police … Read more

Two women who refused to enter hotel quarantine after a plastic surgery trip in prison

[ad_1] Two women arrested after allegedly refusing to enter the hotel’s mandatory quarantine upon arrival at Dublin airport appeared before the Tallaght District Court on Saturday afternoon. The women have been accused of resisting being detained and taken to a quarantine facility under the Health (Amendment) Act 2021, the legislative basis for the mandatory quarantine … Read more

Cork city center sees second protest against blockade

[ad_1] An anti-closure event in Cork city center has heard calls for all towns and villages in the country to organize similar protests every Monday. A crowd of about 300 gathered for the event, which began in the city’s Grand Parade and marched down the main street to St Patrick’s Street. Crowds of up to … Read more

Two deaths and 511 new cases, as HSE says total vaccines will exceed one million next week

[ad_1] PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS have confirmed that two more people have died with Covid-19 in Ireland. Another 511 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed, according to the latest figures from the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET). The total number of Covid-19 cases is now 237,695. The number of people who have died has … Read more

Two deaths and 511 new cases, as HSE says total vaccines will exceed one million next week

[ad_1] PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS have confirmed that two more people have died with Covid-19 in Ireland. Another 511 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed, according to the latest figures from the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET). The total number of Covid-19 cases is now 237,695. The number of people who have died has … Read more

Large meetings reported at various Cork utilities

[ad_1] A city councilor has called for the army to be deployed to some of Cork’s greens and public services to deter large gatherings and antisocial behavior. Cllr Mick Finn said that after a third weekend of big late-night gatherings and public drinks at places like Lough, Bell’s Field, Canty’s Field and last night at … Read more

Two Irish moms who flew home from Dubai after cosmetic surgery required to appear in court after failing to enter the hotel quarantine.

[ad_1] Two Irish mothers who flew in from Dubai after cosmetic surgery are due to appear in court today for “refusing” to go into quarantine. Niamh Mulreany, 25, and Kirstie McGrath, 30, were arrested at Dublin airport yesterday afternoon and charged last night. Ms. Mulreany’s father, Eddie Freeman, said: “They are very distressed. My daughter … Read more

My only brother died tragically young, but he left a legacy, even though I didn’t know he had a niece for 32 years.

[ad_1] This month, 25 years ago, I received the worst phone call of my life. My Aunt Margaret, who was like a grandmother to me, was sobbing when she called to tell me that Chris, my only immediate brother, had died suddenly and unexpectedly in the hospital after what we thought was a routine exploratory … Read more

Variants of coronavirus with no link to travel detected in the state

[ad_1] Variants of the coronavirus classified by public health officials as “concerning” are being detected in the state without a link to international travel. The problem is noted in the minutes of a meeting of the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) last month, which says “complex contact tracing” of these cases was ongoing. Dr. … Read more