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EVERY MORNING, TheJournal.ie brings you the stories you need to know as you wake up.
1. #TRAGEDY: There have been calls for a full review of the National Ambulance Service fleet after a fire on an ambulance at Naas General Hospital yesterday, which killed a man in his 70s.
2. #ALEPPO: The Syrian regime has launched a new assault on rebel-held eastern Aleppo after the United States and Russia failed to revive a floundering peace plan.
3. #STRIKE: Dublin commuters are facing transport chaos once again, as the latest bus strike begins today.
4. #CRAFT BEER: An investigation is underway after it was discovered that a number of low volume draughts were being sold in Irish pubs as craft beer.
5. #YAHOO HACK: RTÉ reports that the Data Protection Commissioner has asked Yahoo for information and clarification in relation to a data breach at the internet firm in 2014 that affected around 500 million users.
6. #CLOSE FRONDS: Hillary Clinton has been showcasing her comedy skills (make of them what you will) alongside Zach Galifianakis on Between Two Ferns.
7. #BACK TO SCHOOL: Although school costs have been mounting up, one third of all secondary schools across Ireland don’t have a book rental scheme. The figures have come to light this week and led to calls for the scheme to be picked up by more schools.
8. #MOVING ON UP? Business group Ibec and Dublin Chamber of Commerce have called on Dublin city councillors to scrap a restriction on building heights in the capital.
9. #THE OUTLOOK: The weather for the weekend isn’t looking great. A rainfall warning has been issued for the West and South-west, for tonight.
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Looking forward to the annual quick dip in Lough Owel Mullingar tomorrow. In and out followed by a nip if whiskey and home for the turkey dinner what more could you ask for? Compliments if the holiday to all of the combatant Journo commenters (is that a word?), I don’t always agree with your point of view but can’t help checking them out.
Been able to swim would surely be the most important thing
Don’t make any necessary journeys.
Don’t wear a swimsuit you pussies
That should be wet suit
Swimsuit is funnier
I’m swimming in Courtown Hrb on Christmas Day. My first time and I’m in my 60′s I’d hardly swim in the sea in July unless it was in Spain or somewhere. But it’s a dare and it’s for Hope Cancer Support Services https://www.gofundme.com/xmasswimwebb16hopecancersupport
We’re having a swim in the Liffey who’s up for it()
dont go swimming in the sea
I’ll be swimming in Woodstown beach tomorrow. Looking forward to the ritual.
Dont do it.simple as.
Some do it for charity
have your say