A round-up of today's other stories in brief
Donnybrook in darkness after ESB failure
About 400 homes and businesses in the Donnybrook area were left without electricity last night due to the failure of an ESB sub station in the area, writes Tim O'Brien.
The blackout centred on the Eglinton Road area of the south city suburb and occurred shortly after 7pm.
Dublin Bus said power to its bus station had been cut off, but back up generators had cut in “seamlessly”.
A number of residents close to the Dodder/Eglinton Road area contacted The Irish Timesto say their homes were in darkness.
Gardaí at Donnybrook station said they were aware of the outage in nearby streets. ESB crews were working to fix the fault.
Gardaí recover gun used in attack
Gardaí have recovered the handgun used in an attack on a man in Foxdene Park, Clondalkin, Dublin, on Sunday night, writes Tim O'Brien.
A 30-year-old man remained in a critical condition in Tallaght Hospital yesterday after he was shot several times in the chest and at least once in the neck.
Gardaí said he was shot as he got out of a car in which he had been a passenger, in the driveway of a house on Foxdene Park. It is understood he had been living in the house but was originally from Ballyfermot.
Maureen O'Hara to present film award
The Kerry Film Festival has announced that Maureen O’Hara is to present French film actor Juliette Binoche with the Maureen O’Hara Award at the Kerry Film Festival, which runs from October 30th to November 6th.
Festival director Jason O’Mahony, said Binoche “is a wonderful actress and is a true leading light. In addition to her work in film, she has worked tirelessly to overcome human rights abuses.”
The festival has screenings in Tralee, Listowel, Dingle, Valencia, Killarney, Kenmare, Waterville and Cahirciveen.
Couple in difficulty rescued from lake
A couple were rescued on Lough Derg on the river Shannon yesterday after they got into difficulty while fishing.
Gardaí at Killaloe requested aid from the Killaloe unit of the Irish Coast Guard after receiving a report from a local resident about 1.50pm that a fishing boat appeared to be in difficulty close to Tinnerana on the Clare side of the lake.
The fishing boat, which had engine failure, was at risk of being blown on to the rocks while the occupants, a French man and woman in their 30s, had entered the water in an effort to save it.
Rescuers found the pair up to their waist in water and quickly took them on board. The two were unharmed and were taken ashore and transported by road back to their accommodation. The boat was towed to harbour.
Sligo Live sessions attract 30,000
Over 30,000 music people packed out the pubs, clubs and restaurants of Sligo for the annual Sligo Live sessions which generated an estimated €4 million for the local economy over the bank holiday weekend.
One of the selling points for visitors was the fact that 80 per cent of the programme during the five-day event was free.
Much to the bemusement of the crowds, one of the highlights was the world air fiddle championships, a traditional take on air guitar playing where participants indulge their inner Yehudi Menuhin by playing an imaginary instrument.
Locals Amy O’Hara and Peter Crann tied with the Quayside Orchestra to take the honours for the most passionate renditions.
Another Sligo Live highlight was the 21st birthday celebration for local band Dervish, a sell-out three hour concert.