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13th September 2012
Toxic batch could appear across the country ‘any time’Gardaí have not had any reports yet of the toxic ecstasy batch outside Cork, but warn that it could turn up at any time.
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13th September 2012
Garda warns of toxic drug ‘Mandy’The bodies of Michael Coleman and Liam Coffey were found at a house in Kinsale last Sunday.
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13th September 2012
Methanol kills 15 Czech drinkersThe Czech Republic has announced a state of emergency, saying that at least 15 people are dead and 24 have been hospitalised after drinking cheap vodka and rum laced with methanol.
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13th September 2012
Europe-wide rise in ecstasy quality triggers surge in demandGardaí have seen a “huge increase” in demand for ecstasy this year on the back of a surge in the production of high-quality MDMA in Europe.
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13th September 2012
Children at risk from discarded needlesChildren have been exposed to deadly diseases after picking up needles discarded by heroin users who inject themselves on Cork streets.
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12th September 2012
Junior Cert CongratulationsIt’s that time of year again - Junior Cert results!
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12th September 2012
Teenagers urged to celebrate responsiblyJunior Certificate students are being advised to celebrate responsibly when their examination results are published tomorrow.
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11th September 2012
Funky Seomra 4th BirthdayCelebrating four years dancin’
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11th September 2012
HSE Urges Caution to Drug UsersHSE urges caution about drug users taking a brown powder substance in the Cork area known to contain Methylenedioxy-N-Methylamphetamine (MDMA), also know as ‘Ecstasy’ and Para-Methoxy-N-methylamphetamine (PMMA).
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11th September 2012
Drug cocktails ‘becoming normal’, says Cork consultantTaking cocktails of drugs is becoming commonplace in Ireland, according to an emergency department head.