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Anita McSorley

Anita joined the Irish Mirror in August 2016 as a digital reporter, having worked in other national newsrooms for a number of years.

Ireland weather: The rules on leaving work as sweltering heatwave continues
Weather
As the Irish heatwave continues with temperatures hovering around 30C, many workers are wondering what their rights are if their workplace becomes unbearably hot
Warning to anyone sleeping with windows open at night during Ireland's heatwave
Weather
As Ireland's heatwave conditions continue, experts are warning anyone sleeping with their windows open to be aware of the hidden risks
Keep rooms cooler on warm nights by placing kitchen item on windowsill before bed
Weather
Experts have recommend a simple bowl hack to help keep homes cool as Ireland prepares for 30C weather.
Ireland prepared for 'all scenarios' if Iran and US conflict escalates
Irish Government
The Government says it is prepared for all scenarios as the escalating Iran and US conflict raises fresh concerns about rising fuel and energy prices in Ireland.
Ireland weather: People sleeping with windows open at night urged to think twice
Heatwave
As Ireland's heatwave continues, experts have issued a warning for anyone sleeping with their windows open at night.
Ireland weather: HSE issues electric fan warning before temperatures top 30C
HSE
The HSE has warned people relying on electric fans during Ireland's heatwave to only use them below a certain temperatures as the country braces for at least six days of hot weather.
EuroMillions results: 54 Irish players cash in despite €17m jackpot disappointment
Euromillions
No one won Tuesday night's €17m EuroMillions jackpot, but 54 Irish players still picked up prizes worth thousands.
Irish drivers have until Thursday night to remove item from car
Weather
Motorists across Ireland are being urged to remove an item from their cars as temperatures are set to reach 30C this week.
Ireland weather: Met Eireann raises four concerns ahead of 30C heatwave
Irish Weather
Met Eireann has warned temperatures could reach 30C this weekend as it issued a six day weather advisory and highlighted four key concerns.
Over 600 plugs sold in Ireland hit with 'stop use immediately' warning
Amazon
A safety warning has been issued for more than 600 USB charger plugs sold through Amazon in Ireland, with shoppers urged to stop using them immediately.
All you need to know about work rules as Ireland heatwave on the way
Irish Weather
Temperatures could reach highs of more than 30C over the coming days
Dublin assault victim dies in hospital 2 days after attack as gardai launch fresh appeal
Dublin
A man in his 40s has died in hospital two days after a fatal assault in Mulhuddart.
Dublin city horror as man, 20s, fighting for life after late night assault
Dublin
A man in his 20s is fighting for his life after a serious assault in Dublin city centre, with gardai appealing for witnesses.
Donegal crash victim, 21, remembered as 'genuinely kind and good natured'
Donegal
A 21-year-old man who died in a two-car crash in Co Donegal has been named locally as Aaron Friel, with heartfelt tributes being paid.
Woman, 50s, found dead at Laois home as gardai seal off scene
Portlaoise
A woman in her 50s has died following an alleged assault at a home in Portlaoise, with a man in his 70s arrested as gardai launch a major investigation.
Tesco urgently recalls popular €6 food item over link to meningitis
Food Safety Authority of Ireland
An urgent recall has been issued for specific batches of a salmon product sold in Tesco stores across Ireland due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Irish Lotto results as player wins €48,618 in Saturday night's draw
Irish Lotto
One Irish Lotto player narrowly missed out on the €5,915,657 jackpot on Saturday, July 4, by just one number.
Man, 50s, killed in Kildare crash as gardai issue urgent appeal
Kildare
A motorcyclist in his 50s has died following a single vehicle crash in Co Kildare, with gardai appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Early Mpox symptoms as Ireland confirms 5 new cases
Mpox
The HSE is urging people in Ireland to know the symptoms of mpox after five cases were confirmed in recent weeks, however it has stressed that the risk to the public remains low.
Dublin Airport's message to passengers wearing Sunflower lanyard
Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport is reminding passengers with hidden disabilities about the support available through its Important Flyer and Sunflower lanyard scheme.
Aldi urgently recalls popular €4.49 item with 'do not eat' warning
Food Safety Authority of Ireland
Aldi Ireland has urgently recalled a popular €4.49 meat with a 'do not eat' warning over salmonella fears.
Ireland ham recall: Full list of Lidl, Tesco, SuperValu items under 'do not eat' warning
Product recalls
An urgent recall has been issued for five batches of cooked ham products sold in Tesco, Lidl, SuperValu and Centra over possible listeria contamination.
Ireland weather: Next warm spell will feel much nicer as Met Eireann spots July change
Weather
Met Eireann has confirmed warmer and drier weather is on the way next week, with temperatures potentially nearing 30C as high pressure from the Azores brings less humid conditions than June's heatwave.
Two teenage e-scooter crashes in hours leave one dead and another seriously injured
Electric scooters
Two separate e-scooter crashes within hours left one teenager dead in Co Carlow and another seriously injured after two boys fell from an e-scooter in north Dublin.