Oops! There was a mistake in last year’s Junior Cert science paper…and...
The State Examiner admitted the incorrect photo was used in the Physics section, but said it had no affect on students’ answers.
View ArticleEdna strikes again: US politician Paul Ryan misspells Taoiseach’s name in tweet
Former US vice presidential nominee repeats mistake made by the New York Times in 2011.
View ArticleEircom error will leave 30,000 paying big bills
Eircom says it failed to process direct debits.
View ArticleDriver stopped for texting told gardaí he was checking his bank balance
Gardaí have launched a number of enforcement drives recently to crack down on mobile use.
View ArticleLorainne Higgins criticised after campaign van parked in a disabled space
The Labour MEP candidate in Midlands-North-West said the incident was “an honest mistake”.
View ArticleSky News apologises after reporter rifled through luggage of MH17 passenger
“We shouldn’t really be doing this,” reporter Colin Brazier said on air.
View ArticleThe Ryder Cup sign guy had one job… and he messed it up
Just how do you misspell Jimmy?
View ArticleSpain stunned by Slovakia thanks to Iker Casillas howler
It could be time for international retirement for the Spanish keeper.
View ArticleWayne Rooney has doubled United’s lead at the Emirates
Another weak effort from Arsenal against a big team.
View Article‘If you speak as much as Joe Brolly speaks you’re bound to make a mistake’ –...
“I don’t want to get into an argument but, yes, he was over the top with what he said.”
View ArticleUS news anchor retracts incorrect story about coming under fire in Iraq
NBC’s Brian Williams later apologised for the error.
View ArticleThis is how you can undo that embarrassing email you sent*
*provided you do some advance preparation.
View ArticleWesley Sneijder has apologised to Leeds fans for sending a very ill-advised...
The Dutch midfielder was a little too hasty in promoting a range of Galatasaray themed knives.
View ArticleArmed robber released from prison by accident taunts police by posing with...
The 34-year-old was in his first year of a nine year sentence.
View ArticleFacebook has apologised for banning an ‘overly sexual’ breast check ad
The decision to ban the ad (which has been reinstated) for Dublin’s Well Woman Centre has been acknowledged as a “mistake”.
View ArticleThis one sloppy moment cost Scotstown in a tight Ulster final
Kyle Carragher’s goal in the second half of extra time proved to be decisive.
View ArticleWhoops: Over 3,000 US prisoners mistakenly freed early
“Frankly, it is maddening,” the governor of Washington state said.
View ArticleTeenager killed by celebratory bullets fired after cricket victory
Bullets shot into the air are still deadly.
View ArticleBrilliant St Patrick’s Day correction from the New York Times
Is there anything St Patrick CAN’T do?
View ArticleA 104-year-old woman was offered a place in a local creche
“It’s embarrassing – but also a little charming.”
View ArticleDenis O'Brien: 'The government was wrong to back down on Irish Water'
O’Brien said he thinks Irish Water was “the right thing” for the country.
View Article5 things we can learn from Ireland's Euro 2012 campaign
Ireland scored just one goal and lost all three games in Poland.
View ArticleControversial tennis star Tomic regrets '$10 million' outburst
The player is trying to repair his public image as he prepares for the second round of the French Open.
View ArticleFalse sex abuse allegations against McCabe circulated due to 'clerical error'
Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald said revelations that such an error was made were “quite frankly disgusting and vile”.
View ArticleThe Oscars' In Memoriam section included a picture of a producer who is still...
The image of Jan Chapman was used to pay tribute to her friend, the late-Janet Patterson.
View ArticleGarda errors led to thousands of drivers being wrongly convicted
Some 147,000 summonses were issued to people who had never been given an opportunity to pay their fine.
View ArticleDUP denies it has made a deal with Theresa May
It is believed that Downing Street issued their statement by mistake.
View ArticleEx-Celtic player apologises for inaccurate claims about Linfield
Joe Miller has retracted remarks he made about the Northern Irish club.
View ArticleANOTHER British newspaper has written about Prince Philip's death...
He’s still alive… but The Duke of Edinburgh did announce his retirement today.
View ArticleWATCH: An important lesson about learning the route ahead of the Dublin City...
An unheralded Italian runner won after the race leaders took a wrong turn.
View ArticleDepartment of Social Protection admits wording of welfare cheats campaign was...
The Welfare Cheats Cheat Us All campaign was launched by the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in April of this year.
View ArticleLeicester boss refuses to blame Schmeichel for Watford loss
The goalkeeper’s own goal handed Watford victory, but the Leicester City manager insisted all of his players should take responsibility.
View ArticleMessage warning people about 'ballistic missile threat' in Hawaii was sent in...
People were told to “seek immediate shelter”.
View ArticleWorker responsible for Hawaii's mistaken missile panic 'reassigned to other...
A mass panic was caused on Saturday after a statewide alert was issued telling citizens to seek immediate cover.
View ArticleSeven people who took part in the last Citizens' Assembly weren't recruited...
The majority view on four questions cannot be determined as a result.
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