Caoimhseach Connolly

Dublin, Ireland

Breakfast News Anchor at Today FM

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Man Killed in Hit-and-Run in Dublin

4 days ago | todayfm.com | Caoimhseach Connolly

A man in his 20s has died in a hit-and-run in Balbriggan in north Dublin. The man, who was a pedestrian, was hit by a car on Railway Street. Gardaí say the car failed to remain at the scene. Emergency services were called to scene of the serious collision shortly after 9 o'clock on Monday night. The man was treated at the scene by paramedics, however, he was pronounced dead a short time later. The scene remained sealed off on Tuesday morning and local traffic diversions are in place.
House Prices Rising at Fastest Rate in 10 Years

5 days ago | todayfm.com | Caoimhseach Connolly

Two new reports show house prices are rising at the fastest rate in the past 10 years. The latest figures, from Daft.ie, show asking prices are up 12% in the past year to an average of €357,851 between April and June this year. This is a 40% increase since the start of the Covid-pandemic at in 2020. In Dublin, house prices increased 12.3% in the past year, while the average increase for the rest of Leinster was 14.3%.
Temperatures Could Reach 29 Degrees Today

1 week ago | todayfm.com | Caoimhseach Connolly

It's forecast to be the hottest day of the year so far. Temperatures could hit up to 29 degrees in northern parts of the countryOn Thursday, Mount Dillon in Co Roscommon recorded the hottest temperature at 27 degrees. Cathal Nolan, from Ireland's Weather Channel, says inland areas in the north are set to get the hottest conditions today. "Temperatures are expected to rise quite rapidly across the country. There will be plenty of warm, summer sunshine.
€250 Million EuroMillions Winning Ticket Sold in Ireland

1 week ago | todayfm.com | Caoimhseach Connolly

The hunt is on for the winner of last night's EuroMillions jackpot worth a massive €250 million. The winning ticket was sold in Ireland, according to the National Lottery. People are being advised players to check their tickets very carefully to see if they have become Ireland's latest multi millionaireThe winning numbers are 13, 22, 23, 44, 49 with 3 and 5 as the Lucky Stars.
More schools Urged to Allow Generic Uniforms to Reduce Costs

1 week ago | todayfm.com | Caoimhseach Connolly

The competition watchdog is calling on schools to have more options for uniforms. A third of parents feel they're not getting good value for money, according to a new survey by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). A report by the CCPC highlights the cost of school uniforms on families. The majority of parents support uniforms, but a third feel they're not getting value for money and 41% feel there's not enough choice.
More Towns Cleaner Than Last Year

1 week ago | todayfm.com | Caoimhseach Connolly

More towns are cleaner than last year according to the latest Irish Business Against Litter survey. The survey shows the number of areas deemed littered or worse is at its lowest in five yearsDublin's Inner City and Cork's Northside have deteriorated and are still deemed 'seriously littered'. Naas in Co. Kildare came out on top once again as one of the cleanest towns in the country. Waterford was named the cleanest city in the country, ranking eighth out of all towns and cities inspected.
New Rules to Ban and Restrict Phone Use in Schools

2 weeks ago | todayfm.com | Caoimhseach Connolly

Mobile phones will be banned in primary schools from today. The Department of Education says primary schools now need to have policies in place banning mobile phones for pupils. Secondary schools will need to have policies in place that will restrict students' phone-use during the school day, which will be developed in consultation with students, parents and staff. The Department of Education says the guidance is designed to improve children's wellbeing and aims to reduce cyberbullying.
Thunderstorm Warnings For 20 Counties

2 weeks ago | todayfm.com | Caoimhseach Connolly

Twenty counties are under a status yellow thunderstorm warning. Tipperary, Waterford and all of Leinster are under the alert until 2pm on ThursdayHeavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast in counties Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Leitrim, Roscommon and Sligo until 5pm on Thursday. Met Éireann is warning of heavy rain, poor visibility and lightening damage.
Man Arrested Over Disappearance of Annie McCarrick

2 weeks ago | todayfm.com | Caoimhseach Connolly

A man has been arrested as part of the investigation into the disappearance and murder of Annie McCarrick more than 32 years ago. The 26-year-old, from New York, was living in Dublin at the time of her disappearance in March 1993. The man, aged in his 60s, is being held in a Garda station in Dublin, where he can be questioned for up to 24 hours. Investigating Gardaí are today starting a search operation at a home in Clondalkin.
Rent Hikes in All Counties to be Capped at 2% a Year

2 weeks ago | todayfm.com | Caoimhseach Connolly

Changes to renting rules mean the entire country is going to be designated a Rent Pressure Zone. This means rents can only be raised by a maximum of 2% per year in existing properties, while rent increases for new-builds will be linked to the rate of inflation. The new rules also mean landlords can only change rent amounts if a tenant voluntarily leaves the property, and not if the landlord tries to force them out.