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Irish Blood Transfusion Service issues urgent appeal as blood stocks hit critical low

Irish Blood Transfusion Service issues urgent appeal as blood stocks hit critical low

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Barry Doyle, IBTS Director of Production and Hospital Services, told Cork’s 96FM that hospital demand for blood has been high, particularly during March.

Over 3,000 drivers caught speeding over Bank Holiday weekend

Over 3,000 drivers caught speeding over Bank Holiday weekend

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

Some of the highest speeds on Sunday included 138 km/h in a 50km/hr zone on Cashel Road, Cahir, Tipperary.

Drivers urged to take extra care on roads as Storm Dave forecast to hit Ireland

Drivers urged to take extra care on roads as Storm Dave forecast to hit Ireland

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

There will be unsettled and mixed weather with a mobile Atlantic flow affecting Ireland, with the potential for some severe or damaging west to southwest gusts and coastal flooding.