Inspiration for your outdoor space from Irish homes
Inspiration for your outdoor space from Irish homes

Megan Burns

This Rathfarnham house has been turned into a bright, contemporary space
This Rathfarnham house has been turned into a bright, contemporary space

Megan Burns

Party Planning: The female-led businesses at the top of the events game
Party Planning: The female-led businesses at the top of the events game

Ciara Elliot

A sheltered patio area with incredible views is the crown jewel of this Waterford home
A sheltered patio area with incredible views is the crown jewel of this Waterford home

Sarah Finnan

Swapping my TV for a projector was the best decision: here’s what to know if you’re considering one
Swapping my TV for a projector was the best decision: here’s what to know if...

Megan Burns

The award-winning Irish cocktail bar shaking things up on an international level
The award-winning Irish cocktail bar shaking things up on an international level

James Gabriel Martin

Sofie Rooney of Chimac shares her life in food
Sofie Rooney of Chimac shares her life in food

Sarah Gill

This Limerick home has been updated to suit busy family life
This Limerick home has been updated to suit busy family life

Megan Burns

This Art Deco Donnybrook house has been adapted for multi-generational living
This Art Deco Donnybrook house has been adapted for multi-generational living

Megan Burns

‘Father’s Day, to me, is a lot like being single on Valentine’s Day’
‘Father’s Day, to me, is a lot like being single on Valentine’s Day’

Sarah Gill

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August 31: Today’s top stories in 60 seconds


By Sarah Finnan
31st Aug 2022
August 31: Today’s top stories in 60 seconds

Your speedy summary of today's must-read stories.

Elderly couple killed in horror road collision with car-transporter lorry
An elderly couple who died after a horrific multi-vehicle road traffic accident in Cork have been named locally as John (83) and Bernadette (82) Allen. The collision occurred outside Ringaskiddy at 11.15am on the busy N28 near the Shannon Park roundabout and involved an articulated car-transport lorry and a car, with two other vehicles also damaged. A third motorist was seriously injured in the accident.
Independent.ie 

Belfast researcher given £280,000 funding to develop new treatment for prostate cancer
A researcher at Queen’s University in Belfast has been awarded more than £280,000 to develop a new treatment for prostate cancer. Dr Victoria Dunne has been given the funding by Prostate Cancer UK to investigate the first personalised radiotherapy treatment for advanced prostate cancer based on men’s genes. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, affecting one in eight in their lifetime. It commonly spreads to the bones, which can cause pain, reduce mobility, and can ultimately be fatal.
ITV

Electric Picnic: ‘It is a joy to see the festival back’
The managing director of Festival Republic, Melvin Benn has said it’s a “joy” to see Electric Picnic back at Stradbally again. The music festival kicks off on Friday for the first time since 2019, having missed two years during the pandemic.
RTÉ

Mikhail Gorbachev, former Soviet leader who ended cold war, dies aged 91
Mikhail Gorbachev, who as the last leader of the Soviet Union waged a losing battle to salvage a crumbling empire but produced extraordinary reforms that led to the end of the Cold War, has died at 91, according to Russian media. News organisations quoted a statement from the Central Clinical Hospital as saying he died after a long illness. No other details were given.
The Irish Examiner

National forecast
Any mist patches will clear this morning. Today will be mostly dry with sunny spells, although an isolated shower is possible. Highest temperatures of 17°C to 22°C in a light to moderate east to northeast breeze. Tonight will be dry and clear with patches of mist and fog. Lowest temperatures of 8°C to 12°C in a light northeasterly or variable breeze.
Met Éireann