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The Journal
a day ago
- Business
- The Journal
Bank of Ireland donates €10,000 to wildlife charity in Kildare after oil spill in Dublin Park
BANK OF IRELAND has donated €10,000 to a wildlife rehabilitation charity in Kildare following a 'really heavy' oil spill at a park in south Dublin last week. Kildare Wildlife Rescue (KWR) said the incident in Kilbogget Park near Cabinteely in south Dublin last Wednesday was one of the worst oil pollution incidents it had attended. The charity described it as a 'really heavy' oil spill and it removed four cygnets and two adult swans from Kilbogget Park. The family of swans continues to be cared for by KWR, however, one of the cygnets died over the weekend. KWR said it has been informed by Bank of Ireland that the source of the oil spill was a spillage during a delivery of diesel to its nearby data centre. The Journal / YouTube Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council said last week booms and pads have been installed to absorb the pollution. 'Swans were removed with the help of local (council) staff, Kildare Wildlife Rescue and volunteers and are currently in the care of Kildare Wildlife Rescue,' it added. A spokesman for Bank of Ireland said at the time that it has engaged with Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and the Environmental Protection Agency in relation to the oil spill and it 'sincerely apologised to the local community'. 'Action was immediately taken to contain the incident, and no further pollution has been identified,' said the spokesperson, who added that Bank of Ireland would continue to 'fully engage' with authorities over the coming period. Advertisement In a statement today, KWR welcomed the €10,000 donation from Bank Of Ireland. On Monday afternoon, the charity said it was contacted by Bank Of Ireland with an offer of a donation of €10,000. KWR founder and manager Dan Donoher said the charity was 'very grateful for the donation'. It will go towards the costs of the rescue and rehabilitation of the swan family, along with the hundreds of other animals cared for at KWR's wildlife hospital. He added: 'Rehabilitating oiled birds is a complex process which involves numerous steps including building up strength before the stressful process of washing can begin. 'Unfortunately one of the cygnets from Kilbogget Park was badly affected and did not make it but we continue to care for the rest of their family and are hoping for a full recovery.' Meanwhile, Donoher said the centre relies 'almost entirely on donations from the public to carry out its work, which last year responded to over 8,800 cases of wildlife in distress' 'We continue to appeal to companies and the public to help us in our ongoing fundraising efforts and we are always in need of volunteers,' he added. Donoher said KWR is continuing to monitor remaining wildlife at Kilbogget Park and at the location of another recent oil spill in Kilminchy in Portlaoise from where another swan family had to be taken into care. Unsure of what exactly is happening with the earth's climate? Check out our FactCheck Knowledge Bank for essential reads and guides to finding good information online. Visit Knowledge Bank Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
BreakingNews.ie
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Public urged to watch out for ticket scams ahead of Oasis and Electric Picnic
Social media posts advertising tickets for Oasis or Electric Picnic should be treated with a healthy amount of suspicion. Oasis will play two sold-out gigs in Dublin in the middle of August, while Electric Picnic will return at the end of next month. Advertisement Bank of Ireland is warning that it is expecting scammers to be highly active ahead of those major events. The bank said some red flags include pressure to buy quickly, unusually low prices, and no opportunity to meet in person. Bank of Ireland said fraudsters are increasingly targeting music fans with social media posts, and said its purchase fraud is up by almost a fifth in the first six months of this year, compared to 2024. Head of Fraud at Bank of Ireland, Nicola Sadlier, said: "With these gigs coming up, including the likes of Electric Picnic, we believe fradusters will be highly active. "We want customers to enjoy the music and not fall victim to fraud. Scammers know how much people want to see popular bands or attend festivals and they're using that to trick people inot handing over their money." Sadlier said people should not be embarrassed to get in touch with the bank if they have been scammed. "Get in touch and we will do our best to recover those funds for you as soon as we become aware, no judgment at all."
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Oasis ticket scam warning ahead of Britpop icons' Dublin concerts
A warning has been issued over potential ticket scams as many Oasis fans scramble for last-minute opportunities to see the Britpop legends live in Dublin. Bank of Ireland has advised Oasis fans who haven't yet managed to secure tickets for the '90s group's reunion shows in Croke Park to exercise caution if presented with the offer of cheap tickets in the lead-up to the concerts. The bank has noted a 17 per cent increase in purchase scams reported to Bank of Ireland in the first half of this year compared to the same period last year. There have also been many anecdotal reports of people falling victim to fake ticket listings on social media and unofficial resale sites. Nicola Sadlier, Head of Fraud, Bank of Ireland said: "We want our customers to enjoy the music, not fall victim to fraud. Scammers know how much people want to see popular bands or festivals and they're using that to trick people into handing over their money. If something sounds too good to be true, it's probably fraud. If you've been targeted or think you've fallen for a scam, contact your bank immediately. Bank of Ireland has a 24/7 fraud team available to support customers. The sooner you act, the better the chance of recovering your money." (Image: Getty Images) If seeking a ticket for the Gallagher brothers' shows in Croker on August 16 and 17, it's advised to look out for prices that may be too good to be true. If the seller is pushing for a fast sale, it's also suggested that it could be the sign of a scam. It may also be a sign of a fraudulent offer if the seller refuses to let you see the ticket in person. If you believe you may have been targeted in a ticket scam, it's recommended to contact your bank immediately. Bank of Ireland customers can contact the bank's fraud team on 1800 946 764. Tickets for the Oasis reunion sold out across all venues due to huge demand when they went online earlier in the year. However, there are still several options available for fans trying to snag a last-minute spot. Limited last-minute tickets can be bought from the official Ticketmaster resale site, where fans who can no longer go sell their seats, although these tend to go into and out of stock quickly. Elsewhere, resale sites like Viagogo, Vivid Seats, StubHub and Twickets are selling tickets for various dates, although fans should always bear in mind that many official sites, such as Ticketmaster and Live Nation, discourage the purchase of resale tickets. Meanwhile Seat Unique has some VIP tickets available offering a host of additional perks alongside access to the gig. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Permission refused for residential accommodation in prominent Tipperary building
Will Fluery had applied to Tipperary County Council for retention permission to indefinitely change the of use of part of stable building to a residential unit and for permission to change the use of the remaining stable building to an additional residential unit, at the former Bank of Ireland building on The Square in Cahir. Retention planning permission is sought when a person carries out works without getting planning permission, but applies to the local authority to be allowed to retain the works that have been carried out. The former stable buildings sit to the rear of the main former bank building. Tipperary County Council has refused to grant permission for the development, citing concerns around the 'lack of consideration' that the proposed works would have on the main bank building, which is a protected structure. 'Based on information presented and having regard to the lack of consideration given to the potential impacts of the works, both proposed and to be retained, on the character and setting of a protected structure, the planning authority considers that the proposal will have an unacceptable impact on the character and integrity of a protected structure,' according to planning documents. The proposed plans would also contravene the Tipperary County Development Plan, the local authority stated. "The proposed development would also set an undesirable precedent for other similar proposals to protected structures,' planners added.
Business Post
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Post
Darkening economic outlook clouds investors' view of AIB and Bank of Ireland
Business Post subscribers can read: • The specific issues driving the decline in the pillar banks' share prices • How the dip today compares with the decline recorded after Liberation Day • What banking experts have to say about the share price movement The drop in the share price of AIB and Bank of Ireland is based 'entirely off Irish sentiment' and our economy's dependence on foreign direct ...
