Event: April Fools’ Day

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Deputy Assistant Secretary-General at the Department of Taoiseach, Elizabeth Canavan speaking in Government Buildings. Picture: PA

news

Warning of Covid-19 related frauds as over-70s told stay indoors even if they're fit and active

"We appreciate how frustrating this is but the reason the CMO has made that recommendation is based on what we know about the impact of the disease.”

general

GameTech: Pranks a lot for tiresome Fools cons

news

Catch-up with what you've missed so far today with our lunchtime briefing

general

Kildare Now apologises for 'unauthorised' jihadi April Fools' prank

world

QUIRKY WORLD ... Whiff of Whopper as Burger King turns up heat with scent

technology

Nintendo hosting Direct presentation on April Fools`

QUIRKY WORLD...Airline makes it a family affair in the cockpit

England: A father and son pilot duo have taken to the skies together for the first time.

Mon, 23 Mar, 2015

Kenny’s novel approach to Shattergate

Shattergate has now turned into the Agatha Christie mystery Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? rewritten as Why Didn’t They Tell Alan?

Wed, 02 Apr, 2014

QUIRKY WORLD ... A daily look at some of the world’s stranger stories

Kim copycat creates chance career

Fri, 29 Nov, 2013

Dunne bankruptcy - Mortgage holders look on in envy

On Good Friday, American-based developer Sean Dunne joined a long list of people connected with property or banking to seek the comfort, the out-of-reach sanctuary, of being declared bankrupt outside of this jurisdiction.

Mon, 01 Apr, 2013

Author urges united bid to bring litter louts to book

A best-selling author has urged communities to unite on April Fools’ Day to bring litter louts to book.

Wed, 07 Mar, 2012

Hard-hitting Budget tipped for April 2

The Government’s supplementary Budget will be unveiled the day after April Fools’ Day, it was claimed today.

Sat, 07 Mar, 2009

Shearer makes amazing U-turn

Newcastle fans could last night be forgiven for thinking April Fools’ Day had arrived a few hours early after reports leaked out that skipper Alan Shearer had agreed to play on for his home-town club for another season.

Fri, 01 Apr, 2005