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Gardaí and Army Bomb Disposal Called to Malahide Home After Shed Clean-Out Residents in Malahide, Co. Dublin, were given an unexpected reminder that you never quite know what you might find when clearing out an old shed. Gardaí and members of the Army Bomb Disposal Team attended an address in Malahide today after an item believed to be potentially dangerous was discovered during a shed clean-out. The discovery was made while the shed was being cleared. Rather than taking any chances with the object, the occupants contacted the authorities, who quickly attended the property. The area was assessed by Gardaí before the Army Bomb Disposal Team was called in to examine the item. The Army's bomb disposal experts subsequently removed the object from the property for further examination. It is understood that it has now been taken away so that it can be safely identified and assessed. While incidents like this can understandably cause concern for local residents, the presence of the Army B...

  🧂🏆 THE 2026 SALTIES The world's most prestigious awards ceremony for people who really need to calm down. Hosted by the one and only Mr. Salty 🐶🎤 6 🏆 1. SALTINEST MALE OF THE YEAR Winner: Donald Trump For extraordinary achievements in complaining, arguing, insulting, announcing things dramatically and generally finding something to be annoyed about. Mr. Salty's verdict: "Frankly, nobody else was even close." 😂 🏆 2. SALTINEST FEMALE OF THE YEAR Winner: Piers Morgan's Twitter/X mentions Yes, we're cheating slightly. But the sheer volume of outrage, arguments and “YOU'RE WRONG!” deserves recognition. Acceptance speech: "We'd like to thank absolutely nobody." 🏆 3. SALTINEST FOOTBALLER Winner: José Mourinho Not technically a current player — but frankly, he belongs in the Salties Hall of Fame. Managers, referees, journalists, opposition players... Nobody escapes Mourinho's salt shaker. 🧂⚽ 🏆 4. SALTINEST POLITICIAN Winner: Boris J...

  A Tribute to Hayden Panettiere ❤️ Hayden Panettiere is one of those faces that many of us remember from different chapters of our lives. From the big screen to television, she has entertained audiences for decades, bringing energy, personality and genuine emotion to the characters she portrayed. Born in New York in 1989, Hayden began acting at a remarkably young age. She quickly established herself as a talented young performer, appearing in films and television before taking on roles that would make her internationally recognised. One of her memorable early film appearances came in Remember the Titans , where she played Sheryl Yoast. The film became a much-loved sports drama, and Hayden's performance was part of a cast that included Denzel Washington and Will Patton. But for many fans, Hayden's breakthrough came with the television phenomenon Heroes . Playing cheerleader Claire Bennet, she became one of the show's most recognisable stars. The character's famous story...

The Salty Morning From Hell: Electric Cars, Toxic Toilets & The Search for the Perfect Diesel There are mornings when you wake up thinking: “Today is going to be a nice, peaceful day.” And then there are Salty mornings. Today started innocently enough. I was heading out to meet a friend for a coffee. Nothing complicated. No drama. Just a quiet morning, a bit of conversation and the promise of caffeine. Then I encountered The Electric Car. Now, before the electric-car enthusiasts start chasing me down the road, I have absolutely nothing against electric vehicles. Electric cars are modern, increasingly popular and, for many drivers, a perfectly sensible choice. But the particular electric car I found myself behind appeared to have been powered by a sleepy hamster. It was going so slowly that I began wondering whether I was actually driving or participating in some sort of experimental traffic-calming exercise. The speed limit was there. The road was there. The accelerator was presuma...

  📰 BIG SALTY DOG NEWS The Top 10 Funniest News Stories Today Thursday, 13 August 2026 Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, dogs, cats and people who have somehow managed to lose their glasses while wearing them. Welcome to another edition of Big Salty Dog News , where we take a perfectly respectable look at the day's happenings and then immediately ask the question: “Can we make this considerably more ridiculous?” Our handsome Mr. Salty is behind the desk tonight, accompanied by his glamorous blonde co-host, who has apparently been hired because she understands international affairs, breaking news and, most importantly, how to stop Mr. Salty from laughing during serious reports. So, without further barking... 🐶 TOP 10 FUNNY NEWS STORIES TODAY 10. Scientists Discover That Even Worms Can Have Architectural Ambitions Scientists have been looking into the strange spiral towers created by lugworms on tidal flats. The tiny creatures produce remarkable structures that have puzzled scien...

  📰🐶 The BigSaltyDog Top 10: News Stories That Are Making Us Wonder What The Hell Is Going On? Wednesday, 12 August 2026 Welcome to another edition of BigSaltyDog News , where we take a perfectly respectable look at the day's news and then completely ruin it with inappropriate commentary. Because frankly, the world is producing enough material without us having to make any of it up. 😂 🥇 1. CAPYBARAS CRASH THE BRAZILIAN LEGISLATURE Yes, you read that correctly. Capybaras have apparently been making themselves at home around Brazil's legislature. The world's most relaxed-looking rodent has now demonstrated something politicians have been trying to achieve for years: turning up somewhere important and looking completely unbothered. BigSaltyDog verdict: Forget coalition negotiations. Put the capybaras in charge. At least they'd probably remain calm during Question Time. 🐹🏛️ 🥈 2. THE LIZARD WHO WENT ON HOLIDAYS WITHOUT TELLING ANYONE An Asian water monitor lizard in T...

  📰 THE BIGSALTYDOG NEWS — 11 AUGUST 2026 Ten Headlines That Were Begging to Be Parodied WARNING: The BigSaltyDog News Department has once again been allowed access to the internet. This is normally where sensible journalists tell you what happened in the world. Unfortunately, Salty has been appointed Editor-in-Chief. There will therefore be absolutely no further guarantees. Grab a cup of tea, hide the remote control and prepare yourself for today's Top 10 BigSaltyDog News Parodies . 1. 🚌 DUBLIN BUS CATCHES FIRE — PASSENGERS TOLD TO REMAIN CALM A Dublin bus caught fire today, with emergency services attending the scene. BIGSALTYDOG VERSION: Dublin Bus announces exciting new "hop-on, hop-off barbecue experience". Passengers were reportedly confused when smoke began pouring from the bus. One passenger allegedly asked: "Is this part of the Leap Card?" The driver, remaining remarkably calm, reportedly announced: "Ladies and gentlemen, we appear to have encoun...

  📰 THE BIGSALTYDOG NEWS — 11 AUGUST 2026 The Salty times, for the Salty Times we live in, come on, you know I'm right! Ten Headlines That Were Begging to Be Parodied WARNING: The BigSaltyDog News Department has once again been allowed access to the internet. This is normally where sensible journalists tell you what happened in the world. Unfortunately, Salty has been appointed Editor-in-Chief. There will therefore be absolutely no further guarantees. Grab a cup of tea, hide the remote control and prepare yourself for today's Top 10 BigSaltyDog News Parodies. --- 1. 🚌 Dublin BUS CATCHES FIRE — PASSENGERS TOLD TO REMAIN CALM A Dublin bus caught fire today, with emergency services attending the scene. BIGSALTYDOG VERSION: Dublin Bus announces exciting new "hop-on, hop-off barbecue experience". Passengers were reportedly confused when smoke began pouring from the bus. One passenger allegedly asked: "Is this part of the Leap Card?" The driver, remaining remark...

🗡️ SHERA — SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR JOINS THE BIG SALTY DOG UNIVERSE There are some people who simply walk into a story… and then there are people who arrive and immediately take over the bloody place. Ladies and gentlemen, readers of the Big Salty Dog, prepare yourselves. Because this time, we have a very special guest entering our increasingly questionable fictional universe. Sarah Michelle Gellar. Or, as she shall henceforth be known around these parts… SHERA! ⚔️👑 Yes, our favourite . And before anyone gets confused, this is our completely fictional Big Salty Dog concept of “Shera” — a larger-than-life character inspired by the legendary screen presence of Sarah Michelle Gellar. And believe me, Shera is not here to stand around quietly drinking tea. She's got things to do. ⚔️ ENTER SHERA The story begins on an unusually peaceful afternoon. That should have been the first warning. Mr. Salty was sitting comfortably, enjoying himself and probably believing that, for once, absolutel...

  Sgt. Salty and the Misfits: The Legend of Buffyra Chapter 1: The Girl from the Golden Horizon The sky above Dublin burned gold and crimson. Sgt. Salty stood atop a small hill overlooking The Woods,  Something wasn't right. He could feel it. The birds were silent. The wind had stopped. Even Ye Olde Large Lad, who normally consumed six sausage rolls before breakfast, had paused halfway through number seven. "Anyone else feel that?" asked Salty. "I feel hungry," replied Ye Olde Large Lad. "That's because you're always hungry." The rest of the Misfits gathered nearby. WhizzAir Winky adjusted his battered sunglasses. Sarah scanned the woods nervously. Susan checked her phone. The Govna folded his arms. Funji Squallshy stared at a mushroom. Nobody trusted Funji around mushrooms anymore. Suddenly the ground shook. BOOM! A flash of blinding light erupted from the centre of the woods. Trees swayed. Leaves flew through the air. ...

BIG AL'S BYO GIN & TONIC: THE MOST PREPARED MAN AT A WALSHYY PARTY 🍋🧊🍸 There are certain things you expect when you attend a Walshyy party. You expect questionable conversations. You expect somebody to arrive late. You expect somebody else to eat far more than they originally intended. You expect drinks, laughter and the inevitable appearance of characters who seem to have wandered in from an entirely different universe. What you don't necessarily expect is one of the guests arriving with his own fully operational Gin & Tonic department. But that is precisely what happened when Big Al turned up. And when I say Big Al brought his own Gin & Tonics, I don't mean he casually arrived with a bottle of gin and said, "Anyone fancy a drink?" Oh no. That would have been amateur hour. Big Al arrived prepared for a full-scale G&T deployment. He had his own gin. He had his own tonic. He had his own lemons. And, naturally, he had his own ice. Basically, Big A...