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08/12/2017
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Irish Water Commence Project In Waterford
Irish Water, in partnership with Waterford City and County Council, has started a project to replace more than 5km of old water mains at a number of locations in the Stradbally area.
The initiative will see a number of sections of ageing water mains replaced, along with service connections. This will result in a more secure and reliable water supply for residents and businesses, with fewer disruptions due to burst pipes and a significant reduction in leakage of treated water.
In total, 2.3km of water mains will be replaced in Ballylaneen, Kilduane and Seafield, along with a further 2.7km of new mains connecting Currabaha West to Faha and Graiguenageeha to Stradbally.
Further upgrade works have been completed at Faha and Stradbally Water Treatment plants to enhance the security of supply and quality of drinking water in the area. This will also enable the decommissioning of two older water treatment plants at Currabaha West and Graiguenageeha.
EuroMillions Jackpot Hits €105m
Tonight's EuroMillions jackpot (8 December) has hit €105 million.
Dermot Griffin, National Lottery CEO, said: "We have had two Irish EuroMillions Jackpot winners so far this year. We would love to make it a third tonight with an estimated jackpot of an incredible €105 million.
"For those who are experiencing bad weather in their part of the country the good news is you don't have to leave your house in order to buy your ticket. You can play at lottery.ie or through the National Lottery App."
In January, a Dublin work syndicate won a jackpot of €88.5m, while in July, a syndicate in the West of Ireland scooped almost €29m.
Three Appear Before Special Criminal Court
Three men have appeared before the Special Criminal Court.
The men – aged 21, 28 and 55 – are charged in connection with an incident place earlier this year.
As part of an ongoing operation into dissident republican activity, Gardaí stopped and searched a vehicle on Spring Garden Street, Ballybough, in the inner city at around 6pm on Friday 2 June.
A significant amount of suspected explosives were found in the car. Two men (21 and 28 years old) were arrested and detained.
In a follow-up search in Dublin, a third man (aged 55) was arrested.
(JP)
Irish Water, in partnership with Waterford City and County Council, has started a project to replace more than 5km of old water mains at a number of locations in the Stradbally area.
The initiative will see a number of sections of ageing water mains replaced, along with service connections. This will result in a more secure and reliable water supply for residents and businesses, with fewer disruptions due to burst pipes and a significant reduction in leakage of treated water.
In total, 2.3km of water mains will be replaced in Ballylaneen, Kilduane and Seafield, along with a further 2.7km of new mains connecting Currabaha West to Faha and Graiguenageeha to Stradbally.
Further upgrade works have been completed at Faha and Stradbally Water Treatment plants to enhance the security of supply and quality of drinking water in the area. This will also enable the decommissioning of two older water treatment plants at Currabaha West and Graiguenageeha.
EuroMillions Jackpot Hits €105m
Tonight's EuroMillions jackpot (8 December) has hit €105 million.
Dermot Griffin, National Lottery CEO, said: "We have had two Irish EuroMillions Jackpot winners so far this year. We would love to make it a third tonight with an estimated jackpot of an incredible €105 million.
"For those who are experiencing bad weather in their part of the country the good news is you don't have to leave your house in order to buy your ticket. You can play at lottery.ie or through the National Lottery App."
In January, a Dublin work syndicate won a jackpot of €88.5m, while in July, a syndicate in the West of Ireland scooped almost €29m.
Three Appear Before Special Criminal Court
Three men have appeared before the Special Criminal Court.
The men – aged 21, 28 and 55 – are charged in connection with an incident place earlier this year.
As part of an ongoing operation into dissident republican activity, Gardaí stopped and searched a vehicle on Spring Garden Street, Ballybough, in the inner city at around 6pm on Friday 2 June.
A significant amount of suspected explosives were found in the car. Two men (21 and 28 years old) were arrested and detained.
In a follow-up search in Dublin, a third man (aged 55) was arrested.
(JP)
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry evening with late sunny spells and some long clear spells overnight. Becoming cloudier across the north towards dawn with a few showers possible. Touch of frost in south. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
