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Met Éireann warns of storm-force winds as Hurricane Ophelia approaches Ireland

A Met Éireann weather warning is in effect as Hurricane Ophelia heads towards Ireland.

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Footage shows ferocity of Hurricane Maria's destructive winds

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10 days after Hurricane Irma, the Caribbean prepares for 160mph winds of Hurricane Maria

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Storm to lash US on Katrina anniversary

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Hurricane Irene batters US coast

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Hurricane weakens as it nears ghost town New Orleans

Oil prices ease as Gustav steadies

Oil prices fell back today as weather forecasters said Hurricane Gustav was not strengthening during its advance on the US coast.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2008

Haemophilia group moves into headquarters after 40 years

AFTER almost 40 years the Irish Haemophilia Society that championed the rights of haemophiliacs caught up in the blood contamination scandal has permanent headquarters.

Fri, 15 Jun, 2007

HIV, hep C tests urged for pre-1992 patients

HAEMOPHILIACS who may have received blood products contaminated with HIV or hepatitis C before 1992 are being urged to come forward to be tested for the viruses.

Wed, 22 Jun, 2005

Helpline set up after blood-products alert

Haemophilia patients who received certain blood products in Irish hospitals before 1992 were today urged to come forward to be tested for HIV or Hepatitis C.

Tue, 21 Jun, 2005

Blood donations clampdown follows vCJD scare

Blood donation restrictions were tightened today after warnings in Britain that vCJD can be transmitted through transfusions.

Tue, 21 Sep, 2004