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# drone - Friday 28 June, 2019
Man electrocuted after trying to retrieve drone from power line
The incident caused power to be suspended in the Cabinteely area of Dublin.
# drone - Saturday 22 June, 2019
Trump says he's still considering military action over Iran
But the President added that he will be Iran’s “best friend” if nuclear weapons are abandoned.
# drone - Friday 21 June, 2019
Trump says US was primed to attack three locations in Iran before he called off mission
The US had reportedly been planning strikes on a number of Iranian targets.
# drone - Friday 12 April, 2019
Man charged after gardaí caught him outside prison in possession of drone, mobiles, and 440 pills
A woman in her 40s has been released without charge.
# drone - Thursday 11 April, 2019
Gardaí arrest couple outside prison in possession of drone, cannabis, mobiles, and 440 pills
The drone was in the process of being set up.
# drone - Thursday 21 February, 2019
Gardaí investigating after drone sighting at Dublin Airport causes 30-minute flight shutdown
Two flights were diverted to Belfast and one to Shannon during that period.
# drone - Wednesday 23 January, 2019
Disruption at major US airport after drone sighting
In December, London’s Gatwick airport was paralysed for 36 hours after a drone sighting.
# drone - Tuesday 8 January, 2019
Flights resume at Heathrow Airport after suspected drone sighting.
All departures were suspended for around an hour.
# drone - Monday 24 December, 2018
'Disgusting': Innocent couple arrested over Gatwick drone say they feel violated
The couple was completely innocent.
# drone - Sunday 23 December, 2018
Couple arrested over Gatwick drone released without charge
The airport is offering a €56,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the disruption.
# drone - Friday 21 December, 2018
London Gatwick reopens following drone sighting
More delays have been experienced.
Many Irish flights still affected as first planes begin to leave from Gatwick
It will take some days for services to return to normal after drones caused travel chaos at the busy airport.
# drone - Tuesday 25 September, 2018
Watch: New sinkholes appear next to primary school in Monaghan
New holes have appeared next to Drumgossatt National School in rural Co Monaghan after a local GAA pitch was yesterday struck by the original sinkhole.
# drone - Friday 6 July, 2018
An Post delivers its first parcel to an island by drone
It was delivered to Clare Island, Co Mayo.
# drone - Thursday 1 March, 2018
A lad in Clare has offered to fly bread out to his neighbours with a drone
Give this man a medal.
# drone - Thursday 15 February, 2018
The government is going to use drones to crack down on illegal dumping
Local authorities and community groups can now apply for funding under the initiative.
# drone - Saturday 6 January, 2018
Images captured during Californian aerial search for missing Corkman being analysed for blue backpack
The plane’s pilot said that the search was coordinated between aerial experts and local search volunteers.
# drone - Tuesday 26 December, 2017
Did you get a drone for Christmas? Here's everything you need to know before flying it
There are a few essential things you need to before you fly your drone.
# drone - Thursday 17 August, 2017
Drones banned from flying over Trevor Deely search site
Gardaí have been searching the site in Dublin 20 since Saturday.
# drone - Sunday 16 July, 2017
Call in the air support: How Dublin Fire Brigade is using drones
The force now has a growing air support unit, ready to be deployed to major incidents.
# drone - Sunday 9 July, 2017
After a few glitches, Facebook is confident its drones will provide internet to 4 billion people
Around 4 billion people across the world don’t have internet access.
# drone - Saturday 8 July, 2017
Man breaks out of high-security prison using wire cutters and a drone
The 46-year-old who was convicted of kidnapping was recaptured at a Texas motel two days later.
# drone - Monday 3 July, 2017
Drone causes flight disruption at Gatwick Airport
Five flights were diverted from the airport – including one BA plane, which was sent to Bournemouth.
# drone - Saturday 11 March, 2017
Drones to be used in crackdown on illegal dumping
Minister Denis Naughten is to launch the new project in Galway on Monday
# drone - Monday 30 January, 2017
Ireland's first legit drone drop landed on a boat at the weekend
The drone delivered medical supplies and food to the boat in Dun Laoghaire.
# drone - Monday 26 December, 2016
Take a drone tour of this ancient hillfort in Donegal
See Grianán of Aileach as you’ve never seen it before.
# drone - Friday 9 December, 2016
Wedding guests sue groom after being 'hit by drone' at reception
The women say they have suffered permanent physical and emotional injury as a result of the incident.
# drone - Saturday 3 December, 2016
Hackers to start hijacking drones used for deliveries and policing
Security experts warn this is the next step for cybercriminals.
# drone - Tuesday 15 November, 2016
Two injured in Toronto plane's near-miss with suspected drone
Two flight attendants on the passenger plane sustained minor injuries.
# drone - Saturday 12 November, 2016
This stunning drone footage of an autumnal Wicklow is the perfect dose of calm
We could all do with some about now.
# drone - Thursday 20 October, 2016
Some genius used a drone to pull off this truly spooky Harry Potter-esque prank
You can’t just give a Dementor the old one-two.
# drone - Saturday 17 September, 2016
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a flying burrito
Chipotle is really taking off after its decision to test burrito delivering drones.
# drone - Thursday 11 August, 2016
UK police probe near-miss between drone and passenger plane
The drone flew alongside the plane as it came in to land.
# drone - Wednesday 6 July, 2016
From The Daily Edge 
Here's how this Cork man used a drone and some twine to rescue a woman trapped in her toilet
*MacGyver theme song starts*
# drone - Tuesday 21 June, 2016
Drone to bring abortion pills across the border to Northern Ireland today
A number of pro-choice activists groups are involved in the flight.
# drone - Monday 23 May, 2016
# drone - Thursday 21 April, 2016
Drone flew close to Aer Lingus plane in Paris
The airline said the incident “was reported to the relevant authorities”.
# drone - Monday 18 April, 2016
A drone has hit a commercial plane in London
132 passengers were on board the British Airways flight from Geneva. No one was injured in the incident.
# drone - Monday 4 April, 2016
Take a break and watch this uplifting drone footage of Dublin
Leave the start-of-the-week stress behind for a couple of minutes.
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Poll: Do you read political party manifestos before casting your vote?
SEVERAL POLITICAL PARTIES have been releasing their manifestos in recent days, outlining what they would do in government ahead of the general election vote in two weeks’ time.
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil both released their manifestos yesterday and the Green Party will be launching its version this morning.
People Before Profit launched its general election manifesto on Wednesday while other parties have yet to launch the final version of their manifestos.
The policies in these lengthy documents outline what the party would do if elected into power.
They are aimed at winning over voters, but do people actually read manifestos before deciding which party or candidate to support?
So we want to know: Do you read political party manifestos before casting your vote?
Poll Results:
No (1469)
I read news articles about their policies (945)
Yes (792)
What's a manifesto? (63)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Lise Hand: Will they? Won't they? Shades of Love Island as big parties can't avoid recoupling talk
By Lise Hand - @liseinthecity
Opinion: Young people don't vote? You may be right, but we might surprise you
By Adam Hallissey and Ben Quigley - @progressbrief
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