Saturday 18 May, 2013
The eleven have all been arrested on charges of obstructing roads as part of an ongoing protest over the flying of the Union flag.
The incident occurred this morning at Junction 4, Donabate and is being dealt with by gardaÃ.
Attempts will be made to avoid possible strike action in the coming days which would disrupt commuters across the country.
The company has apologised for the disruption and alternative travel arrangements have been made for customers.
A body was recovered from the water off Victoria Quay in Dublin this evening.
A men’s fourth-round match between David Ferrer and Richard Gasquet has been halted.
The collision north of the Red Cow roundabout or junction nine disrupted traffic this morning but the incident has now been cleared.
Collision occurred by the Jervis Street stop in the city centre.
A flight from London to Boston had to make an emergency landing at Dublin Airport after a technical problem.
The ESB says a cable fault in the Loughlinstown area meant just over 2,600 homes were without power this evening.
SERVICES ON THE green line of the Luas have been disrupted this morning following a technical fault on the line.
Services are operating only between Stephen’s Green and Sandyford with a Luas bus service in operation between Sandyford and Brides Glen. Luas tickets will also be valid on Dublin Bus for the duration of the disruption.  The company that operates the Luas has apologised to passengers for the disruption.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area after a fire broke out in a building towards the top end of the the Dublin street.
Engineering works mean disruptions for north Dublin service from Saturday to Monday.
Two of the country’s biggest unions have called a general strike for tomorrow over government spending cuts and labour reforms.
The line had been partly closed for seven days following an extensive fire in Dublin’s city centre.
No trams are running between Blackhorse and the city centre after a serious fire yesterday.
Firefighters are tackling a blaze on the busy Dublin street. Diversions are in place.
Fire services were called to the scene after the train stopped at Costello’s Bridge for passenger and crew evacuation.
Disagreement over salaries means Spanish players’ may have to cut short the traditional mid-season winter break.
Tottenham, QPR and Fulham all have home games scheduled to take place this weekend.
Man chains himself to Athlone bridge in one-man protest over cuts at Roscommon Hospital.
Spanish champions will now leave for London at 10pm this evening.
FRANCE HAS BECOME the 14th country to legalise same-sex marriage after President Francois Hollande signed the measure into law today following months of bitter political debate.
In Ireland last month, 79 per cent of delegates at the Constitutional Convention voted in favour of same-sex marriage but the Government will hold off on a referendum until next year despite the overwhelming support.
It comes two years after the legalisation of Civil Partnership.
Is another year too long for a referendum on gay marriage? Or, are you opposed to the idea entirely?
So today, we want to know what do you think. Would you welcome the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Ireland today, similar to France?
Poll Results:
Cloudy, rain and drizzle in the p.m.
Max: 12 °C
Min: 9 °C
Partly sunny
Max: 15 °C
Min: 6 °C
Nice with periods of clouds and sunshine
Max: 19 °C
Min: 9 °C
|
1
|
As they happened: Oireachtas hearings on planned abortion laws |
|
2
|
If Ireland actually won the Eurovision, would we have anywhere to hold it? |
|
3
|
Shatter rubbishes Wallace and upholds view he had penalty points quashed |
|
1
|
Kids have serious ‘pester power’ on family food purchases |
|
2
|
Here are some things Microsoft needs to fix in Windows 8 |
Please note that TheJournal.ie uses cookies to improve your experience and to provide services and advertising. For more information on cookies please refer to our cookies policy.
News images provided by Press Association and Photocall Ireland unless otherwise stated. Irish sport images provided by Inpho Photography unless otherwise stated. Wire service provided by Associated Press.
Journal Media does not control and is not responsible for user created content, posts, comments, submissions or preferences. Users are reminded that they are fully responsible for their own created content and their own posts, comments and submissions and fully and effectively warrant and indemnify Journal Media in relation to such content and their ability to make such content, posts, comments and submissions available. Journal Media does not control and is not responsible for the content of external websites.
Sites: TheJournal.ie | BusinessETC.ie | TheScore.ie | DailyEdge.ie | Boards.ie | Adverts.ie | Daft.ie
Alternatively, you can email us at: tips@thejournal.ie
