# Drone
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2022
# Croatia
Drone that crashed in Croatian capital carried a bomb, official says
Nearly 100 parked vehicles were damaged, but no one was injured in the incident on 10 March.
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Apr 13th 2022, 3:00 PM
# droning on
All flight operations at Dublin Airport stop for 20 minutes because of drone
“Staff at Dublin Airport and other agencies continue to remain vigilant in relation to drone activity in the vicinity of the airport,” a spokesperson said.
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Mar 27th 2022, 7:14 PM
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# Portlaoise
Gardaí arrest man near prison in possession of drone, drugs, and mobile phones
Two cars were also seized by investigating gardaí.
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Jan 7th 2021, 8:35 PM
# Dublin
Man electrocuted after trying to retrieve drone from power line
The incident caused power to be suspended in the Cabinteely area of Dublin.
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Jun 28th 2019, 10:19 PM
# tensions
Trump says he's still considering military action over Iran
But the President added that he will be Iran’s “best friend” if nuclear weapons are abandoned.
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Jun 22nd 2019, 5:46 PM
# fire and fury
Trump says US was primed to attack three locations in Iran before he called off mission
The US had reportedly been planning strikes on a number of Iranian targets.
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Jun 21st 2019, 2:16 PM
# Castlerea Prison
Man charged after gardaí caught him outside prison in possession of drone, mobiles, and 440 pills
A woman in her 40s has been released without charge.
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Apr 12th 2019, 4:39 PM
# Castlerea
Gardaí arrest couple outside prison in possession of drone, cannabis, mobiles, and 440 pills
The drone was in the process of being set up.
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Apr 11th 2019, 4:36 PM
# definite sighting
Gardaí investigating after drone sighting at Dublin Airport causes 30-minute flight shutdown
Two flights were diverted to Belfast and one to Shannon during that period.
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Feb 21st 2019, 3:56 PM
# Newark
Disruption at major US airport after drone sighting
In December, London’s Gatwick airport was paralysed for 36 hours after a drone sighting.
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Jan 23rd 2019, 7:03 AM
# Heathrow
Flights resume at Heathrow Airport after suspected drone sighting.
All departures were suspended for around an hour.
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Jan 8th 2019, 6:46 PM
# Drone
'Disgusting': Innocent couple arrested over Gatwick drone say they feel violated
The couple was completely innocent.
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Dec 24th 2018, 3:53 PM
# Travel Chaos
Couple arrested over Gatwick drone released without charge
The airport is offering a €56,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the disruption.
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Dec 23rd 2018, 12:05 PM
# Shutdown
London Gatwick reopens following drone sighting
More delays have been experienced.
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Dec 21st 2018, 6:48 PM
# Travel Chaos
Many Irish flights still affected as first planes begin to leave from Gatwick
It will take some days for services to return to normal after drones caused travel chaos at the busy airport.
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Dec 21st 2018, 7:03 AM
# force of nature
Watch: New sinkholes appear next to primary school in Monaghan
New holes have appeared next to Drumgossatt National School in rural Co Monaghan after a local GAA pitch was yesterday struck by the original sinkhole.
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Sep 25th 2018, 6:37 PM
# Mayo
An Post delivers its first parcel to an island by drone
It was delivered to Clare Island, Co Mayo.
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Jul 6th 2018, 10:33 PM
# Bread shortage
A lad in Clare has offered to fly bread out to his neighbours with a drone
Give this man a medal.
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Mar 1st 2018, 3:03 PM
# eye in the sky
The government is going to use drones to crack down on illegal dumping
Local authorities and community groups can now apply for funding under the initiative.
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Feb 15th 2018, 6:04 PM
# David O'Sullivan
Images captured during Californian aerial search for missing Corkman being analysed for blue backpack
The plane’s pilot said that the search was coordinated between aerial experts and local search volunteers.
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Jan 6th 2018, 9:00 PM
# be careful
Did you get a drone for Christmas? Here's everything you need to know before flying it
There are a few essential things you need to before you fly your drone.
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Dec 26th 2017, 1:06 PM
# Drones
Drones banned from flying over Trevor Deely search site
Gardaí have been searching the site in Dublin 20 since Saturday.
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Aug 17th 2017, 8:55 AM

# help from above
Call in the air support: How Dublin Fire Brigade is using drones
The force now has a growing air support unit, ready to be deployed to major incidents.
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Jul 16th 2017, 7:00 PM
# Aquila
After a few glitches, Facebook is confident its drones will provide internet to 4 billion people
Around 4 billion people across the world don’t have internet access.
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Jul 9th 2017, 8:30 PM
# South Carolina
Man breaks out of high-security prison using wire cutters and a drone
The 46-year-old who was convicted of kidnapping was recaptured at a Texas motel two days later.
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Jul 8th 2017, 4:48 PM
# too close
Drone causes flight disruption at Gatwick Airport
Five flights were diverted from the airport – including one BA plane, which was sent to Bournemouth.
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Jul 3rd 2017, 8:49 AM
# fly my pretties
Drones to be used in crackdown on illegal dumping
Minister Denis Naughten is to launch the new project in Galway on Monday
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Mar 11th 2017, 6:45 AM
# Delivery
Ireland's first legit drone drop landed on a boat at the weekend
The drone delivered medical supplies and food to the boat in Dun Laoghaire.
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Jan 30th 2017, 4:07 PM
# from above
Take a drone tour of this ancient hillfort in Donegal
See Grianán of Aileach as you’ve never seen it before.
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Dec 26th 2016, 6:00 PM
# New Hampshire
Wedding guests sue groom after being 'hit by drone' at reception
The women say they have suffered permanent physical and emotional injury as a result of the incident.
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Dec 9th 2016, 9:59 PM
# dronejacking
Hackers to start hijacking drones used for deliveries and policing
Security experts warn this is the next step for cybercriminals.
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Dec 3rd 2016, 8:20 AM
# Close Call
Two injured in Toronto plane's near-miss with suspected drone
Two flight attendants on the passenger plane sustained minor injuries.
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Nov 15th 2016, 10:28 AM
# The Garden COunty
This stunning drone footage of an autumnal Wicklow is the perfect dose of calm
We could all do with some about now.
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Nov 12th 2016, 5:46 PM
# Prank
Some genius used a drone to pull off this truly spooky Harry Potter-esque prank
You can’t just give a Dementor the old one-two.
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Oct 20th 2016, 8:33 AM
# US
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a flying burrito
Chipotle is really taking off after its decision to test burrito delivering drones.
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Sep 17th 2016, 10:15 AM
# Cornwall
UK police probe near-miss between drone and passenger plane
The drone flew alongside the plane as it came in to land.
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Aug 11th 2016, 10:53 AM
Here's how this Cork man used a drone and some twine to rescue a woman trapped in her toilet
*MacGyver theme song starts*
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Jul 6th 2016, 7:45 AM

# Activists
Drone to bring abortion pills across the border to Northern Ireland today
A number of pro-choice activists groups are involved in the flight.
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Jun 21st 2016, 8:56 AM
# craggy island
This guy recreated the Father Ted intro with shaky drone footage in Tipperary
Excellent.
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May 23rd 2016, 7:37 AM