Caoimhseach Connolly

2 weeks ago | todayfm.com | Caoimhseach Connolly

81% of Ireland's beaches have an 'excellent' bathing water quality. The latest report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for 2024, shows 96% of beaches are of 'sufficient' quality to swim at, with 145 of 151 meeting or exceeding the minimum standard, which is an increase of two since 2023. However, two beaches, Lady's Bay in Buncrana in Co. Donegal and Sandymount Strand Dublin failed to meet the minimum water standard. Five beaches were found to have poor bathing water quality in 2023.

2 weeks ago | todayfm.com | Caoimhseach Connolly

Nine in ten teenage girls are silently struggling with anxiety and worry. A survey of 1,000 12 to 19 year-olds found 89% of teenage girls carry anxiety or worry that nobody knows about. The research by The Shona Project, shows widespread anxiety, pressure, and personal safety concerns. The study, of young women and non-binary teenagers found almost four in five sometimes feel "no good at all", while 61% struggle with negative body image.

2 weeks ago | todayfm.com | Caoimhseach Connolly

Russell Brand is in before court in London today charged with five sex offences - including rape. The charges relate to claims made by four women between 1999 and 2005. The 49-year-old did not speak to reporters as he walked into London's Westminster Magistrates' court house on Friday morning. Police in the UK launched investigation into the actor and comedian in September 2023 after accusations were made against him in a joint Times and Channel 4 documentary.

3 weeks ago | todayfm.com | Caoimhseach Connolly

Belfast rappers, Kneecap are facing an investigation by British Counter-terror police. Officers are examining video footage from a 2023 gig which showed them shouting support for Hamas and Hezbollah. The trio has come under fire after the video allegedly called for people to 'kill their MP'. Britain's Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch, has called for the band to be prosecuted. A number of the band's gigs have also been cancelled.

3 weeks ago | todayfm.com | Caoimhseach Connolly

Gardaí now believe missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine is dead. The case has been reclassified as a homicide, and Gardaí are again appealing for information on his disappearance. The 54 year old was last seen a Centra shop near Kenmare town on Thursday March 20th last. His Toyota Rav 4 jeep was found at his farmyard the following day and he was reported missing.