Rugby stars agree to Twitter blackout
Irish players agree to an informal policy which restricts their online engagement around game time.
View ArticleBlackBerry says ‘significant improvement’ in service
The company says it is continuing to monitor the situation as services are slowly being restored to full working order following a three-day blackout across the globe.
View ArticleAround 7,000 homes without electricity after storm damage
Heavy winds last night and early this morning caused a power cut to around 15,000 households.
View ArticleSites go offline in protest at US anti-piracy legislation
Sites such as Wikipedia, Reddit and Boing Boing are taking part in an ‘internet blackout’ today.
View ArticleVIDEO: Lights go out on Argentina-Brazil friendly
The match, which features only players from their respective domestic championships, had to be called off.
View ArticleSweet chariot: England shock All Blacks at season’s final hurdle
They know who Owen Farrell is now.
View ArticleMars missions scaled back in April because of sun
For much of April, the sun blocks the line of sight between Earth and Mars, making it difficult for engineers to send instructions or hear from spacecraft Curiosity and Opportunity.
View ArticleIn Pictures: Ten year anniversary of north America’s electricity blackout
Ten years ago today, an electricity power outage caused chaos in the northern American states and Canada.
View ArticleSwitched off: Jonny Cooper on social media blackout as semi-final hype builds
Dublin defender looking forward to pitting himself against “the team to beat” on Sunday.
View ArticlePower restored on N11, but traffic still heavy
A power outage on the N11 has affected traffic lights and street lights, gardaí say.
View ArticleESB workers announce ‘all-out’ strike as unions meet with mediators
The company’s Unions’ Dispute Committee says it will implement a “full withdrawal of labour” later this month, although will not be meeting the Labour Relations Committee today.
View ArticleSome 2,600 Dublin 15 homes left in the dark following power cut
ESB Networks says the problem is expected to be fixed tonight.
View ArticleESB restores power to 20k customers but urges conservation of electricity in...
There were major faults in the system in west Galway and on Achill this afternoon.
View ArticleJust a handful of homes still offline after storm, but UK dealing with severe...
ESB crews have been out overnight reconnecting customers. In the UK — there’s tens of thousands without power, and three severe flood warnings remain in place.
View ArticleBord Gáis announces 2.2% electricity price increase
After absorbing the price increase for the winter, Bord Gáis Energy is to add around 50 cent a week to bills.
View ArticleESB crews working to restore power
The electricity network is warning those cleaning up to be wary of power lines.
View ArticleWork continuing, but 25,000 still without power
ESB says that today’s progress will be slow, but it will continue to work to restore power.
View ArticleArmagh boss Grimley says it’s his ‘basic human right’ to snub media
The Orchard management cancelled a media event yesterday.
View ArticleDublin turned black and blue as World Cup winners hit town
Dan Carter and Bernard Brogan probably discussed car insurance over the starters.
View ArticleCould the solar eclipse cause blackouts in Ireland?
Solar power has become a much more common way of generating power than after the last eclipse.
View ArticleThe All Blacks have somehow found a way to be even blacker at the World Cup
The entire team will be wearing Blackout boots at the World Cup
View ArticleCrisps, Elvis and Riverdance: 30 of our favourite ‘Irish Facts without...
The #irishfactsaboutwikipedia hashtag has been trending worldwide this afternoon. Here’s our country’s revised history.
View ArticleYahoo’s amazing response to the great Gmail blackout of 2014
Gmail was down, but now it’s back. Everyone relax.
View ArticleFurther bad news for Virgin Media subscribers who plan to watch Conor...
UFC 202 takes place on 20 August.
View ArticleTwo Aran Islands could be without power until tomorrow
The plan is to ship the generators today, but that may not be possible.
View ArticleYou won't be able to watch the first El Clasico of the season live on TV
The 3:15pm kick-off for Barcelona v Real Madrid means it will not be broadcast live on these shores.
View ArticleArgentina players boycott media after Lavezzi marijuana claims
A delicious free-kick from Lionel Messi had helped the Albiceleste to a much-needed win over Colombia.
View ArticleAlmost 400 homes left without power in west Dublin after ESB sub station fire
Dublin Fire Brigade worked with the ESB to make the scene safe a short time ago.
View ArticleOver 1,000 power outages following strong winds overnight and fire at Dublin...
The disruptions have been reported in parts of Carlow, Kilkenny, Galway, Sligo and Cork.
View ArticleWhatsApp back in service after worldwide blackout
This could be helpful for those following our Live A Better Life series.
View ArticleBritish Airways cancels all flights from Heathrow and Gatwick after massive...
Some passengers have suggested that the outage was caused by a lightning strike.
View ArticleBad news for Irish viewers as they face a blackout of the US PGA Championship
The PGA of America has ended its multi-year deal with Sky Sports.
View ArticleNew Zealand steam-roll Canada to complete perfect run to World Cup semis
An eight-try rout has left 2014 runners-up Canada out of the running for a semi-final berth.
View ArticleRuthless All Blacks thrash Wallabies in Sydney with record points tally
Eight tries for New Zealand in today’s Rugby Championship opener at the Olympic Stadium.
View ArticleU2 fans have been receiving these cryptic unmarked letters in the post
They’ve gone full Taylor Swift.
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