Padraig Wilson McCarthy

Dublin

News Anchor and Reporter at Bauer Media Group (US)

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Principals issue warning about free book scheme extension

Sep 2, 2024 | newstalk.com | James Wilson |Padraig Wilson McCarthy

A group representing school principals has raised concern about the extension of free school books to 5th and 6th year students. The National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals has argued their members do not believe there is adequate supports available to them to deliver the scheme in its current form. NAPD Director Paul Crone urged the Government to exercise caution.
Oasis Reunion is 'Definitely, Maybe' on The Cards

Aug 25, 2024 | redfm.ie | Padraig Wilson McCarthy

It seems an Oasis reunion is 'Definitely, Maybe' on the cards. 'Sally' may not have to wait much longer as Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher and the official band account have teased a video on social media, hinting that they're going to make an announcement at 8am tomorrow. It's 15 years since the feuding brothers broke up after a row before one of their gigs.
Courtmacsherry RNLI Aid Two People in West Cork

Aug 25, 2024 | redfm.ie | Padraig Wilson McCarthy

Courtmacsherry RNLI went to the aid of two people on speedboats in West Cork after 8pm last night. Crews rushed to the water off Blind Strand on the Seven Heads coastline after receiving a mayday message from one of the boats, which was in danger of sinking. A local man in a boat nearby was first on the scene and pulled one speedboat away from the rocky shore and helped bail out water from the second. The boats arrived back at Courtmacsherry pier at 9:40pm.
Having a Landline is 'Old-Fashioned'

Aug 22, 2024 | redfm.ie | Padraig Wilson McCarthy

Having a landline in your home is considered outdated. It tops the list of household items that people think are old-fashioned. Other household items deemed too old for the modern home include a DVD player, net curtains, and 'live, laugh, love' signs. A survey by Daikin found having open-plan living spaces, solar panels and kitchen islands were the modern must-haves for homes.
Couple Pleads with Council Over Rodent Infestation

Aug 22, 2024 | redfm.ie | Padraig Wilson McCarthy

A family living in a Council flat on Fort Street in the city say they have been living with rodent infestations in their home for a number of years. Anita and Mohammed Mukhtar say they have had enough and now want to move out of the flat they have called home for over 10 years. They say they have been trying to contact the Council by phone and email but have not received a response to their complaints.
Cork Students To Receive Leaving Cert Results

Aug 22, 2024 | redfm.ie | Padraig Wilson McCarthy

Leaving Cert students across Cork will get their results today. They can be accessed online from 10am, with most schools also allowing students to collect them in person. 61 thousand students sat the exams in June. Grades have been inflated by examiners again this year, to keep them in line with the record high results handed out during the covid years.
Yellow Weather Warning For Cork Lifted

Aug 22, 2024 | redfm.ie | Padraig Wilson McCarthy

Cork was under a yellow wind warning overnight. Met Éireann said the warning which was in operation until 6am would see unseasonably strong and gusty winds and very high tides which could lead to fallen trees and power outages, however the ESB are reporting only a small number of outages in the Mitchelstown area. High tide is expected to hit the city at 8.50am (ten to nine) this morning which could impact low lying streets and quays.
Top 4 Things You Need To Know Now

Aug 22, 2024 | redfm.ie | Padraig Wilson McCarthy

The yellow weather warning over Cork has been lifted. Met Éireann said the warning which was in operation until 6am would see unseasonably strong and gusty winds and very high tides which could lead to fallen trees and power outages. High tide is expected to hit the city at 8.50am (ten to nine) this morning which could impact low lying streets and quaysDrivers are advised to watch out for debris on the roads this morning==It's Leaving Cert results day.
Heaviest Winds Expected in The South

Aug 22, 2024 | redfm.ie | Padraig Wilson McCarthy

Storm Lilian has been named by weather forecasters in the UK. It will impact Ireland overnight and Met Éireann has issued two status yellow warnings. The first affects the middle of the country and begins at 10pm, the second begins at midnight and affects the southern half of Ireland. High tide in the city is at 8.30pm and is expected to lead to some pooling in low lying city streets and quaysBrandon Creagh from Met Éireann says that the southern half of the country can expect the strongest winds.
Emergency Dredging in Midleton Welcomed by Locals

Aug 21, 2024 | redfm.ie | Padraig Wilson McCarthy

"A step in the right direction"That's how locals in Midleton are describing the news that emergency dredging works have been approved to minimise flood risk in the area. The operation will involve the removal of large volumes of stone and gravel which were deposited in the Owenacurra river following the devastation wreaked by Storm Babet last year.