Buses make their way along Clontarf Road, Dublin, during flooding on February 5. In both years, house and businesses along the Clontarf Road were flooded. The following year agreement was reached, in principle, on a dual wall defence, involving the existing sea wall and a new wall near the roadside, replacing the “little waterfall” wall. “We’ve been saying, right from the beginning, we absolutely want the flood defences, but we don’t want to lose the promenade. Clontarf Road resident Joe McDonagh with council-issued sandbags for flood protection.

This winter has been dubbed Europe's deadliest ski season on record, with avalanches claiming 86 lives in the first two months of the year alone. <p>Your browser does not support iframes.</p>As Europe's avalanche deaths reach 86 within the first two months of the year, experts have revealed why skiing has become so dangerous. The perfect slab on a weak layer combination, the prerequisite for dry–snow slab avalanches, the deadliest avalanches for skiers.' This happens when the snow layer is very thin and the temperatures are cold, such as during clear nights. This spree of off-piste deaths actually bucks the recent trend, which suggested that the pastime was generally becoming safer.

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Between 2011 and 2017, the Department of Housing knowingly over-counted new housing completions by 58 per cent. If electricity connections overestimate house completions by forward-counting, the BCMS may underestimate them through delays in recording completion certificates. Almost all new housing in Dublin city since 2022 has been apartments, nearly all for the State or investment companies. In Dublin city, the CSO figures show, a paltry 58 new houses and 150 new apartments were sold to ordinary buyers last year, from an output of 4,521 . Councillor Deirdre Heney, chair of Dublin City Council’s housing committee, wondered – apparently with the best of intentions – if the council could encourage people away from the city.

Like almost a billion people, I’ve moved to the 5.2 model of ChatGPT – even cleverer still. “Dear ChatGPT, would you please construct me a model investment portfolio comprising any asset class, fund, product or security. It said a 6.5 per cent return was “ambitious but achievable”, requiring a “meaningful” equity exposure. Meanwhile, in the 10th of my portfolio in private equity or illiquid investments, it reckoned listed private equity trusts were the way to go, likewise secondary funds as well as “diversified private equity trusts”. This should give me a 3 to 5 per cent return while being a “shock absorber, liquidity reserve and rebalancing tool”.

Jo Jo Dullard was making her way home from Dublin to Callan in Co Kilkenny on the night of November 9th, 1995, when she vanished. He has long been a suspect for Deirdre Jacob’s murder, but not so in the case of Jo Jo Dullard. But the search appears to be more connected to the Deirdre Jacob case than the Jo Jo Dullard investigation. In the Jo Jo Dullard case, a suspect was arrested in November 2024, but freed without charge after denying any involvement in her disappearance. Gardaí believe Murphy was in Newbridge on the day Deirdre Jacob was snatched just outside the town.

When it comes to zoning land for building, 'the relationship between specialist advisers and councils is always a bit tricky' says one academic. Long after the existing homes were built, however, the area was identified in a national flood mapping project, the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) programme, as being at significant risk from the nearby Terryland river. Under the national planning guidelines and the Planning Act that makes them binding, “inappropriate development” in areas at risk of flooding must be avoided. The regulator intervened to try to stop 288 sites at flood risk being zoned for housing or other vulnerable developments in the past six years. “Authorities should base flood risk assessments on robust, site-specific evidence, such as historical actual flood data, where available and reliable, rather than relying heavily on predictive flood risk models,” the company wrote.

Both have been through the ringer after Hughes Brown was detained by immigration and customs officials at Chicago airport when returning home from Ireland last July. “She didn’t want to.”Donna Hughes Brown and her husband Jim Brown visit their horses at a field behind their home in Missouri. While in detention, Hughes Brown took solace in a depth of fortitude that is, clearly, remarkable. English became the default language and Hughes Brown spent that week, bewildering and frightening as the situation was, teaching basic phrases through sketches and hand signals. It drives me nuts that they have been allowed to do this to people.”“If I am the worst of the worst then America has a bigger problem than it thinks it does,” Hughes Brown adds.

‌The interim boss remaining in charge next season would suggest that Holland and Woodgate will also keep their coaching positions. The i Paper claims that sources describe them, alongside fellow coaches Jonny Evans and Travis Binnion, as having the "perfect balance". ‌One source reportedly expressed surprise that a Premier League rival had not snapped up Holland, citing his talent and expertise. ‌Diogo Dalot reveals what Michael Carrick has that Ruben Amorim could never match READ MORE :Michael Carrick describes exact moment he learned of Man Utd job READ MORE :Ensure our latest sport headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. View 2 Images Jonathan Woodgate and Steve Holland are supporting Michael Carrick‌FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE!

Gardaí have identified the victim of a serious assault in Temple Bar on Wednesday. While gardaí have not disclosed details about the victim, they said in a statement on Saturday lunchtime that they have now identified him. Gardaí believe his attackers hit him with an e-scooter taken from him at around 12.30am on Wednesday on Cope Street in Temple Bar. Anyone who was in the area of Cope Street between midnight and 1:00am, and who may have any information about the incident is asked to contact investigating Gardaí. "Gardaí can be contacted at Pearse Street Garda Station on 01 666 9000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Restaurant critic Katy McGuinness on taking Mounjaro: ‘I've lost 20kg, my blood pressure is down and I’m able to get into clothes I haven’t worn in years'When she started taking the weight-loss drug, the writer worried about the effect it might have on her job. Here, she reflects on how her relationship with food has changed and what the rise of GPL-1s will mean for the food industry hereKaty McGuinness: I was afraid starting to take Mounjaro would ruin my love of foodKaty McGuinness Today at 06:30I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t concerned about how taking Mounjaro would affect my ability to do my job, which explains why I prevaricated for so long before taking the plunge.

Kerry Katona and her boyfriend Paolo Margaglione brushed off a chaotic week as they enjoyed a night out together in London on Friday. The night out came after claims Paolo was 'punched' by Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews when the two couples met up in Dubai. Katie has denied thisKerry and Paolo jetted off to the UAE for a sun-kissed Valentine's Day trip, where they joined Katie and her new husband. The alteration was said to have happened when Paolo deemed Lee to be talking to Katie in an 'aggressive manner'. Katie and Lee denied the altercation.

Young chef Rosie prepares to compete for 'life-changing' scholarship led by Michel Roux JrRosie will showcase her skills in front of high profile judges including TV's James Martin and Angela HartnettView Image Rosie Bull will travel to Birmingham next month to take part in the Roux Scholarship semi-finals. (Image: Rosie Bull)A talented chef from Barton is among the youngest in what could prove to be a career defining competition. Rosie Bull, 24, has been selected to face a number of older rivals in the semi-finals of the Roux Scholarship, which has been called the "Holy Grail" of cooking competitions. ‌It will see the winner land coveted experience in a three star Michelin restaurant, anywhere in the world. Then came catering college, work experience at Michelin star venue Winteringham Fields and later employment there.

After being boxed into a “take it or leave it” offer for the guts of 40 years ago, Stardust survivors say they now face into a redress scheme based on that same “flawed” principle. This week, a redress scheme for survivors of the tragedy, where 48 young people lost their lives following a fire at a north Dublin nightclub in 1981, formally opened. Just a few days before the 45th anniversary of the disaster, minister for justice Jim O’Callaghan announced the redress scheme for survivors of the Stardust fire in a move that blindsided these very survivors. If you signed up to this Government scheme to offer redress, then you had to give up your court case. "Phase Two (Ex-Gratia Stardust Recognition Payment Scheme) for survivors is open for applications since Monday, February 16.. Full details, including terms and conditions, frequently asked questions and contact details, are available at www.stardustrecognitionpayment.ie.

Thiago Alcantara set for Liverpool comeback as Reds legend given green lightFormer Liverpool midfielder Thiago is set to make an Anfield return next monthView 2 Images Thiago is set to return to Liverpool (Image: John Powell, Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Former Liverpool midfielder Thiago is poised to make his Anfield comeback for a fixture that will see several Reds legends take on a Borussia Dortmund Legends side. Liverpool brought Thiago in from Bayern Munich back in 2020 for £26million. ‌The Spanish maestro enjoyed four seasons with the Reds, racking up 98 appearances and netting three goals. All proceeds from this fixture will go directly towards the work of LFC Foundation and Forever Reds. Liverpool Legends defeated Chelsea in their last encounter, with Ryan Babel netting the only goal of the match at Stamford Bridge in October.