# lightning strike

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2022

Two killed following lightning strike near the White House

Police said two others remain in a critical condition in hospital following the strike.

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Aug 5th 2022, 3:57 PM

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Nine cows killed in lightning strike during thunderstorms in Clare

Locals reported several claps of thunder and a lot of lightning.

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Jun 15th 2020, 9:31 AM

Man and two children struck by lightning in Northern Ireland

The man and one of the children are in critical condition.

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Jun 7th 2016, 4:19 PM

Kilkenny U21's scored a goal inside 13 seconds tonight, but Wexford hit back with 3 in 5 minutes

It has been a sensational first half to the Leinster U21 Hurling Final.

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Jul 8th 2015, 7:47 PM

Watch: This lightning strike in Dublin was a little too close for comfort

And loud. Very, very loud.

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May 19th 2015, 9:16 PM

Luas services restored after lightning strike causes power outage

Delays are still expected on the Green Line.

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May 19th 2015, 7:44 PM

This phone socket exploded into bits during Monday night's lightning storms

“There was a lot of electricity flying around the room,” Ronan Kelly said… Somehow, his one-year-old managed to sleep through the whole thing.

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Feb 25th 2015, 6:15 AM

Truck drivers plan further traffic chaos, and one Minister isn't very happy about it

The Irish Road Haulage Association has called on the Government to address their concerns over road tax.

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Oct 20th 2014, 7:43 PM

Watch downtown Chicago get hit by a triple lightning strike in this incredible video

The city’s three tallest skyscrapers were struck simultaneously and captured on film.

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Jul 2nd 2014, 1:50 PM