Ireland News

Death Toll Rises to 10 in Blast at Gas Station in Ireland

LONDON (AP) — The death toll from a gas station explosion that shattered a small village in northwest Ireland rose to 10 on Saturday, and emergency workers who combed through piles of rubble said they did not expect to find …

All 30 Rescued From Dutch Sailing Ship off Ireland

Irish emergency officials say all 30 people aboard a Dutch sailing ship have been rescued after it crashed into rocks off the County Cork coast. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution says the twin-masted Astrid was using engine power to enter …

Horsemeat Scandal Harming Ireland’s Reputation

Ireland’s prime minister vowed Tuesday to identify who has been putting horsemeat into Irish-produced burgers, a scandal that is casting doubts on the integrity of processed beef products across Europe. Yet even as Prime Minister Enda Kenny said the problem …

Tropical Storm Katia Slams into Ireland, Britain

Tropical Storm Katia shut down roads, bridges and sporting events Monday in Ireland and Britain, where residents braced for the strongest wind gusts in 15 years. Forecasters in both countries said Monday’s gusts would top 80 mph (125 kph) as …

FBD Insurance Employs New Claims Management Software

FBD, a property casualty insurance company in Ireland, recently implemented the use of the FINEOS claims management system. The company writes business directly over the web through www.FBD.ie and via the ‘No Nonsense’ internet brand, by telephone and through a …