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Sinead O’Connor sent texts ‘laden with despair’ to Bob Geldof weeks before death

Bob Geldof told a festival crowd that late singer Sinead O’Connor had sent him text messages weeks before her death which were “laden with desperation, despair and sorrow”. The Boomtown Rats frontman dedicated the band’s performance at Cavan Calling ...

01 Aug 2023 at 00:24

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Rats, maggots and food debris - Closure orders served on over 10 food businesses in October

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued closure orders on 12 food businesses across the country in the month of October, with a total of 16 Enforcement orders handed out due breaches of food safety legislation. The Enforcement Orders,...

12 Nov 2024 at 12:08

National News

Public warned to stay away from popular Cork beach due to rodent infestation

An infestation of rats near a popular beach has prompted Cork County Council to warn people to stay away from the area. The notice was issued this week by the local authority for the Ballyrisode Beach. "Bathers are advised not to play or swim in ...

17 Aug 2023 at 14:45

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Dead rodent on box of crisps and no hot water - 7 food businesses closed in March

Seven food businesses were closed by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) in March, according to the latest list of enforcement orders. Reasons for closure of the establishments ranged from a lack of hot water in staff bathroom wash ...

12 Apr 2022 at 14:01

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TOP TIPS: Avoid inviting rats into your house for Christmas

Homeowners are being warned of the increased risk of rats inside during colder weather as we approach Christmas. Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider, has issued the warning to home and business owners to be aware of the top ...

20 Dec 2021 at 10:53

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Boomtown Rats guitarist Garry Roberts dies aged 72

Boomtown Rats guitarist Garry Roberts has died aged 72. The Irish rock group announced the news in a statement which described Roberts as “the guy who summed up the sense of who The Rats are”. Roberts was a founding member of the band, ...

09 Nov 2022 at 20:25

National News

How to avoid inviting rats into your house over Christmas

22 Dec 2021 at 17:18

National News

ALERT: Rats in Ireland 'reproducing rapidly' amid Christmas invasion warning

Rats in Ireland are reproducing rapidly amid a spike in callouts, an industry warning in the lead-up to Christmas says. Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider, has reported a major increase in the number of call-outs in ...

18 Dec 2024 at 05:24

National News

Bob Geldof says he was never really serious about an Irish presidential bid

Bob Geldof has insisted he was never serious about running for the Irish presidency as he revealed details of his conversation with the Taoiseach about the prospect. The Boomtown Rats frontman was linked with a potential run to ...

17 Sept 2025 at 06:00

National News

Caution issued to homeowners and businesses as threat of rats on the rise

Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider, has recorded a 29% increase in the reporting of rats nationally in January of this year compared to callouts in January 2023. The company has issued a caution to homeowners ...

22 Feb 2024 at 10:54

National News

The tiny hole rats are using to get into Irish homes amid major Christmas warning

Rats can use holes the size of 20 cent coins to enter your home, an industry warning in the lead-up to Christmas says. Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider, has reported a major increase in the number of ...

17 Dec 2024 at 08:21

National News

Advice from Rentokil on how to keep mice and rats away this Christmas

With an expected rise in mice and rats entering houses over the Christmas period, Rentokil has issued advice on how to avoid visits from unwanted pests. Ireland’s leading pest control provider is sharing tips with ...

19 Dec 2022 at 18:47

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