Portlaoise College confirmed the death of their teacher Evangelin Durojaiye, in a statement that offers sympathies to her ...

The death has occurred of Tommy Dalton, of Lackelly, Knocklong, Co Limerick, peacefully on July 28, in the wonderful care of ...

Annie Kirwan (née Lalor), Boley, Abbeyleix, Laois died peacefully at home on 30 July in her 93rd year. Pre-deceased by her ...

Geraldine Dempsey (née Holohan), Portarlington, Laois/Brooklodge, Cloncassion, Clonbullogue, Offaly/Rathangan, Kildare.

Rip currents usually reach a speed of 1 to 2 feet per second. If you're heading to the beach this summer, it's important to be aware of the dangers of rip currents. Here's what you need to know ...

How to identify rip currents and what to do if you're caught in one The greatest danger lurking in the waves at the beach this summer isn't a shark — it's a rip current. About 100 people drown ...

Hundreds rescued from rip currents on East Coast beaches as expert shares safety tips for 4th of July weekend, including how to escape dangerous currents and stay aware.

Rip currents are one of the most dangerous beach hazards, killing roughly 100 Americans per year. Here's how to identify them and stay safe over the July 4 holiday.

Rip currents are generally no wider than 80 feet and travel about 1 to 2 feet per second. But rip currents have been recorded moving as fast as 8 feet per second, or about 5.5 mph, faster than any ...