Hurricane Bertha was responsible for capsizing 20 vessels this week at the GP15 world championship event in County Down. The 176 competitors and 88 boats on Strangford Lough were…

A search and rescue has unintentionally lead to a debate on personal responsibility. The rescue occurred on Sunday May 25th and it was in response to trapped skiers who had…

An Australian Senator chose an unusual way to demonstrate lax security in the parliament house by sneaking in a fake pipe bomb. Bill Hefferman who is the ruling Liberal Parties…

Eamon Gilmore, Táinaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, has said he will back any request to refer Syria to the International Criminal Courts as he believes there is clear evidence…

47 Deaths have been reported so far from the Balkins Floodings with some calling it ‘Armageddon’. There are growing fears that the dead bodies and animal carcasses could result in…

Minister of State for Small Business, Mr John Perry T.D. Presented Clare County Fire and Rescue Service with a OHSAS 18001:2007 certification for international standards for health and safety. They…

A trial air ambulance scheme operated by Air Corps has received an extension of three months on it’s contract after reviews that Ireland needs a permanent service. Originally set up…

Firefighters in America have started to use cloud computer and data in an attempt to handle emergencies better. Social Media and Geographical Information Systems are just some of the ways…

A large Tornado has hit Southern United States. Ten deaths have been reported so far but the full extent will not be known until after sunrise. More twisters have been…

Dunnes Stores had to pay a fired employee €8000 because the firing came as a result of secretly installed cameras. Dunnes stores had it’s head of security install the cameras…

Aviation technology has taken some giant steps forward recently as it has been revealed that an aircraft that operates totally on solar energy will attempt to make a round the…

Two men had to be rescued off Mount Errigal over the Easter weekend. The two student teachers from Monaghan and Leitrim required assistance after they fell 30-40 meters on the…

The Army Bomb Disposal team has been called out 50 times this year so far but for the same period last year the figure was 84. That’s 34 fewer than…

Donald Trumps Doonbeg golf course has been hit by a series of setbacks this year. Tidal waves and microscopic snails have meant the planned development was halted before if even…

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) longest serving Firefighter, Watch Commander Ronnie Nicholl from Antrim Fire Station is celebrating 50 years of dedicated service to the local community. Watch…

A new fire station has been approved for Waterford City with the allocation of funds from Budget 2013. Around €2 million has been allocated for the project out of the…