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Two new locations added to line up for this year's Christmas light display on iconic Dublin buildings
There will be 14 light projections on buildings like The GPO and bridges like the Samuel Beckett bridge next month.
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Nov 18th 2019, 10:15 AM
Two Limerick solar farms have the go-ahead after locals' health concerns were thrown out
There has been a logjam of solar projects in the planning system after dozens of appeals across Ireland.
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Apr 22nd 2018, 9:00 PM
Huge crowds not expected at Henry St lights ceremony after Grafton St event described as 'mayhem'
One woman who was at the Grafton St ceremony with her family said, “you couldn’t walk, you couldn’t move”.
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Nov 15th 2016, 6:15 AM
These old photos show a changing Ireland as electricity spread across the country
An interactive map lists each area connected during the rural electrification and shows when they were connected.
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Apr 22nd 2016, 2:27 PM
Canada is going to legalise marijuana to "protect youth and enhance public safety"
The country’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had earlier admitted to having smoked the drug.
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Apr 20th 2016, 10:19 PM
WATCH: The Northern Lights paid a spectacular visit to Ireland last night
Just beautiful.
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Mar 7th 2016, 12:05 PM
A US Navy missile test lit up the night sky and people freaked out
Similar occurrences have been noted when the US armed services conduct exercises in local airspace.
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Nov 8th 2015, 5:02 PM
Courteney Cox and Johnny from Snow Patrol are engaged
Chasing Cox.
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Jun 27th 2014, 8:35 AM
Photos: Look at how the Aurora Borealis lit up the sky last night
Gorgeous.
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Feb 28th 2014, 12:35 PM
These devastated Dubliners couldn't see any Northern Lights last night
T’was a roarin’ shame so it was, Joe.
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Feb 28th 2014, 9:40 AM
You will not believe how much Harrods' new chandelier cost
It’s an art installation, y’see.
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Feb 11th 2014, 6:00 PM
12 distinctly Irish Christmas decoration methods
Straight from your mammy’s house to yours.
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Nov 29th 2013, 9:30 PM
Northern Lights are still stunning in Donegal
Adam Rory Porter continues scanning the skies over Inishowen for aurora borealis.
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Oct 31st 2013, 10:15 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Good morning. Here are nine things to know as you start your day.
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Feb 20th 2013, 8:33 AM
Motorists to be hit with fines for broken lights
Gardaí can issue an on-the-spot fine and penalties.
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Feb 19th 2013, 12:11 PM
These South Korean Christmas lights are considered "psychological warfare"
The Presbyterian church in Seoul is being decked out in lights from today – a display which North Korea sees essentially as a rude gesture at Pyongyang.
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Dec 22nd 2012, 7:45 AM
Coldplay's flashing wristbands are costing them dearly
Singer Chris Martin says tour gimmick is costing them a fortune.
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May 28th 2012, 7:14 PM
'No decision yet' on Dublin detour for Games torch, say Olympic Council of Ireland
Irish organisers say they haven’t heard ‘one way or the other’ on the matter – despite reports in London to the contrary this afternoon.
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Apr 26th 2011, 2:22 PM