The fourth Garth Books concert sold out this morning prompting the addition of a fifth date to be added at Croke Park. Thousands of people once again queued at Ticketmaster venues around the country as well as a huge number of hopefuls patiently waiting on the Ticketmaster website. The fourth date sold out in 29 minutes.
Demand was so high that promoters decided to add a fifth concert date for July 29th, and it is expected that these will sell out before the afternoon.
The fifth additional date signifies a new record in the concert scene in Ireland and hails Garth Brooks as the most popular entertainer, in terms of ticket sales, ever. Aiken promotions, in its 51 years in business, has never seen such huge demand for tickets and an artist has never played five consecutive dates in Croke Park before Mr. Brooks record breaking stint this July.
Garth will now play to a sold-out Croke Park on July 25, 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th.
Householders in areas of Limerick are being warned about the dangers of contamination from flooding.
The Health Service Executive said anything that came in contact with flood waters should be disposed of.
It has contacted people whose homes were flooded, giving them advice on the steps that need to be taken. Information leaflets are being distributed to affected areas and notices placed in local papers
The owner of the winning lottery ticket bought in Pallasgreen has picked up the cheque for his winnings today.
The man who wishes to remain anonymous won a quarter of a million euro in the Lotto plus which took place last Monday
A Co Tipperary TD has said that a decision by the Energy Minister to hold a review into the feasibility of Eirgrid putting electricity lines underground is a ploy to win favour ahead of the local and European elections .
The claim was made by Deputy Seamus Healy who is opposed to the erection of pylons in Co Tipperary.
He further said that the review is not independant of Eirgrid in so far it is relying on engineering, technical and financial reports which are prepared and supplied by Eirgrid.
The South Tipperary TD has called for a fully independent international review of all aspects of the Gridlock project.