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Single Use Plastics Set To Be Banned By Dublin City Council

By Nick Fitzgerald
Dublin City Council are currently working towards banning single use plastic cups, such as disposable coffee cups, in their offices and areas within their control according to a statement. The decision to do so was brought on following a series of motions submitted by Green Party Councillor Claire Byrne in the Environment Strategic Policy Committee. Dublin […]
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Swords To Have A Water Outage On Tuesday

By Nick Fitzgerald
In a statement released today by Fingal County Council it has been announced that Swords is to have a planned water outage tomorrow (Tuesday), March 27th. Water will be turned off in the following areas between 10am-4pm (approx): Kettles Lane Drynam Hall Estate Russell Terrace Estate Muileann Estate The Council have apologised for any inconveniance […]
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Public Urged To Support Daffodil Day

By Nick Fitzgerald
The public are being urged to donate what they can this Daffodil Day to help support terminally ill cancer patients. Now in its 31st year today, March 23rd, Daffodil Day is the Irish Cancer Society’s annual fundraiser, which raises millions of euro to support cancer patients and their loved ones by providing free advice and […]
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FSAI Recalls All Falcon Labs Sports Supplements Due To Presence Of Illegal Steroids

By Nick Fitzgerald
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is recalling all Falcon Labs sports supplements due to the presence of illegal steroids and stimulants that pose a serious health risk to consumers. Furthermore, the location of the production site cannot be determined and traceability of the products is unknown. The FSAI describes these products as “unfit for human […]
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National Low Temperature Warning Issued By Met Éireann

By Nick Fitzgerald
A low-temperature warning for Ireland has been issued by Met Éireann this morning. In a statement, a spokesperson for Met Éireann said: “Lowest temperatures are expected to fall to between zero and -3 degrees generally, but may fall locally to -4 degrees with a widespread sharp frost.” The Status Yellow warning is valid from Friday March […]