Storm Lorenzo is due to hit Ireland this Thursday with wind speeds exceeding 130km/h as well as high levels of rain fall. A status orange wind warning will be put in place for counties Kerry, Cork, Limerick, Galway and Mayo from 6pm Thursday until 3am on Friday. Met Éireann have warned that winds and forecast […]
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Footage of Kerry Cliff Rescue Released
Dramatic Footage has surfaced of last Saturday night’s rescue of three American students trapped at the base of a cliff in West Kerry. The three young women had a very lucky escape when they were trapped by the incoming tide 200 metres to the south of Com Dhíneol beach, a well-known picturesque spot on the […]
National Broadband Plan to cost €12,000 per home
The estimated cost to the Exchequer of the National Broadband Plan increased from €1 billion to €3 billion between December 2015 and April 2018, according to new information about the tendering process from the Department of Communications. The final figure was crystalised following more than 400 meetings between senior officials with potential bidders regarding […]
Ornua’s Revenue and Profits increase on Kerrygold growth
Kerrygold owner Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of dairy products has reported higher revenues and operating profits for 2018 on the back of a “standout” year for its butter brand. The exporter recorded earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation of €60.5m for 2018. This represents a 12% increase on 2017. Ornua said […]