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2022
# Gardaí
Man in his 50s killed after his vehicle overturned in collision with lorry
The scene in Co Clare was scattered with debris and a car that had been extensively damage was lying on its roof.
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Nov 3rd 2022, 6:31 PM
# Fanore
Swimmer dies in hospital after getting into difficulty in Clare
The incident happened yesterday evening.
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Jul 13th 2022, 11:12 AM
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# Emergency Landing
Two separate transatlantic flights made emergency stops in Ireland today
One of the planes had engine problems over the Atlantic, while the other had a sick passenger on board
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Nov 19th 2021, 5:47 PM
# Bunratty
Man dies after cattle trailer overturns during Clare car crash
The incident happened around 2.10pm this afternoon.
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Oct 15th 2021, 5:15 PM
# Ennis
One woman injured after being hit by a car in Clare
The incident occurred in the carpark of the Dunnes Stores shopping centre in Ennis.
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Aug 6th 2020, 6:30 PM
# Collision
Two teens seriously injured, one airlifted to hospital, following dirt bike collision in Clare
It is not believed that either teenager suffered life-threatening injuries.
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Jun 29th 2020, 10:22 AM
# close contact
Some attendees of Blindboy podcast in Ennis required to self-isolate due to coronavirus
Only people directly contacted by health authorities need to take any measures.
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Mar 10th 2020, 12:52 PM
# Search and Rescue
Pony lost at sea despite rescue efforts after bolting from beach in Clare
The incident was reported to emergency services shortly before 1pm today.
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Mar 8th 2020, 5:30 PM
# urgent assistance
Two transatlantic jets divert to Shannon airport due to medical emergencies
Shannon is the country’s busiest airport for aircraft diversions.
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Feb 14th 2020, 3:39 PM
# warning
Gardaí warn drivers to take care after a number of crashes this afternoon
Several collisions have occurred following heavy hail showers today.
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Jan 28th 2020, 3:17 PM
# rescue operation
Two kayakers rescued from Lough Derg after getting into difficultly
One person was taken to hospital.
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Dec 28th 2019, 4:02 PM
# Shutdown
Shannon Airport runway reopens after light aircraft experiences technical difficulties
It’s understood that the plane suffered a collapsed nose-wheel shortly after landing at Shannon.
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Dec 2nd 2019, 6:50 PM
# runway incident
Investigation into Aer Lingus Gatwick incident finds shortcomings with airport procedures
A vehicle was cleared onto the runway in front of an Aer Lingus jet which was travelling at over 110km/h.
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Aug 22nd 2019, 4:57 PM
# Rescue 115
Man and children airlifted to hospital after being swept out to sea in Kerry
The Irish Coast Guard has praised the lifeguards for their “outstanding response” this afternoon.
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Aug 18th 2019, 3:06 PM
# Coast Guard
Man dies after getting into difficulty while swimming off Clare coast
The man, aged 71, was airlifted to University Hospital Limerick.
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Aug 17th 2019, 1:23 PM
# udder chaos
Rampaging cow injures man and damages cars after breaking free from Ennis Mart
Gardaí say the cow made its way to Dunnes Stores before being caught.
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Jul 25th 2019, 6:46 PM
# lufthansa
Transatlantic flight forced to divert to Shannon over 'abusive passenger'
The flight crew requested to divert to Dublin Airport to have a male passenger “off-loaded”.
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Jun 20th 2019, 10:24 PM
# brookfields
Five-year-old boy hospitalised after becoming trapped in underground pipe in Clare
Three units of the fire brigade from Shannon town attended the scene and helped to rescue the boy.
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May 21st 2019, 7:19 AM
# US President
Security stepped up at Shannon Airport ahead of possible Trump visit
Officers have been deployed to a road security box at the entrance to the airport.
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May 17th 2019, 4:41 PM
# Sixmilebridge
Body of missing Clare man found by fishermen
The man had been missing from his home since Wednesday.
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Apr 20th 2019, 12:04 PM
# Shannon Airport
Aer Lingus flight had to make emergency landing after suspected engine fire
A report into the incident has concluded that “fatigue failure” of part of the engine was the probable cause.
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Apr 4th 2019, 3:26 PM
# Security Breach
Two 'former US soldiers' arrested after breaching security perimeter at Shannon Airport
The pair didn’t reach the aircraft, which was parked at a terminal at the time.
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Mar 17th 2019, 3:37 PM
# Ennis
Emergency services dealing with chemical incident in Co Clare
Fire service received a call to the River Lodge Health and Fitness centre at 6.30am.
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Feb 18th 2019, 12:43 PM
# Rescue
Woman airlifted to hospital after falling at Cliffs of Moher
The woman, a tourist aged in her 50s, was in an area inaccessible by land vehicles.
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Feb 9th 2019, 6:53 PM
# Cooraclare
Man dies following farming accident in Clare
The accident happened near the village of Cooraclare in the west of the county.
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Jan 24th 2019, 6:49 PM
# media merger
Radio Kerry Group set to acquire Clare FM and Tipp FM for undisclosed sum
The two local stations employ 45 full-time and 30 part-time staff.
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Jan 8th 2019, 5:30 PM
# Clare
Trinity College 'deeply saddened' as student dies after falling from Cliffs of Moher
The 26-year-old man lost his footing while taking a photo.
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Jan 6th 2019, 2:44 PM
# Clare
Student dies after falling from Cliffs of Moher while taking a photo
The victim is believed to be an Indian national who had been studying at university in Dublin.
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Jan 4th 2019, 7:03 PM
# strong winds
Flight returns to Dublin Airport after being forced to abort landing due to wind
Meanwhile, another flight diverted to Shannon Airport after a woman was reported to be experiencing contractions.
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Nov 27th 2018, 1:20 PM
# false alarm
Transatlantic jet makes emergency landing in Dublin due to engine fire warning
It’s now understood the a mechanical issue caused the alarm to go off.
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Sep 26th 2018, 2:57 PM
# storm ali
Ryanair flight attempts two landings at Shannon before being diverted to Liverpool
The morning flight was due to land in Ireland West Airport in Knock, but was rerouted to Shannon.
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Sep 19th 2018, 10:49 AM
# Virgin Atlantic
Transatlantic flight emergency lands at Shannon after smoke detected on board
The Virgin Atlantic flight landed just after 7am this morning.
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Aug 10th 2018, 9:08 AM
# Chicago
Transatlantic flight diverted to Shannon after apparent bomb threat
United Airlines flight UA-971 was travelling from Rome to Chicago.
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Jun 11th 2018, 4:02 PM
# War of Independence
Body of British soldier exhumed from bog in Clare
Private George Duff Chalmers, who was 18 when he died, will be reburied in Dublin.
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May 14th 2018, 7:33 PM
# Tragic accident
Father-of-two dies after falling while taking down Christmas decorations in his home
The man in his 50s is said to have suffered a serious head injury.
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Jan 26th 2018, 7:41 PM
# Dreamliner
Transatlantic flight forced to divert to Shannon Airport after captain fell ill
The plane was travelling from Florida to Copenhagen at the time.
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Jan 24th 2018, 2:25 PM
# Roscrea
13 cars involved in multiple collisions in a hailstorm on the M7 in Tipperary
None of the injuries sustained in the collisions are understood to be life-threatening.
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Jan 18th 2018, 7:54 PM
# Clare
Man dies, woman seriously injured, in Co Clare road collision
The collision happened at about 4am this morning.
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Oct 30th 2017, 9:37 AM
# Landing Gear
Private jet flies low over Shannon for 'visual check' before emergency landing
The Gulfstream 5 jet flew low over the runway so that fire crews could check the landing gear.
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Oct 23rd 2017, 7:57 AM
# tyre tracks
Aer Lingus flight returns to Dublin after 'significant damage' to runway lights discovered
The flight was 15 minutes into its journey when the crew was contacted by air traffic controllers.
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Oct 20th 2017, 8:27 PM
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