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US tourists visiting Dublin issued warning after violent attack on American

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The U.S. Embassy in Dublin has issued a travel warning for "security awareness" to tourists looking to visit Ireland following an attack on an American national in the capital city.

"With a number of recent incidents reported in Irish media, the U.S. Embassy in Dublin reminds U.S. citizens to exercise good personal security practices while traveling," the travel advisory posted Tuesday to the embassy website read. 

"The U.S. Embassy Dublin encourages all citizens to be aware of their surroundings, especially when traveling in unfamiliar places, crowded locations, empty streets, or at night," the advisory continued, adding that in particular travelers should "avoid walking alone, if possible, especially during hours of darkness" and remain "vigilant" against theft and robbery. 

The U.S. State Department's issued its last travel advisory notice for Ireland in October 2022 as Level 1, or merely advising that travelers exercise "normal precautions." 

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Stephen Termini, a 57-year-old American tourist, remains in intensive care after a group of youths kicked and beat him in Dublin last week. Emergency personnel responded at the scene and took him to Beaumont Hospital, The Irish Times reported. 

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The main street of the Rathmines' section of Dublin, Ireland, on Feb. 17, 2023. (Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

A teenage boy was charged over the weekend in connection with the assault, sitting in a special session of the Children's Court on Sunday afternoon. 

Mike Rizzuto, Termini’s son, said his father had planned to move permanently Ireland. Termini, a resident of Buffalo, New York, had visited Ireland a number of times due to his heritage: His mother’s ashes were spread in Ireland in 2002, and his father used to paint murals in the country, Termini’s son told Irish national broadcaster RTE.  

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"Last time I spoke to him he was saving up every penny, doing odd jobs to get over to Ireland," Rizzuto said. "He was talking about playing music in Ireland. That's where he wanted to be so it really sucks what happened to him." 

Rizzuto over the weekend said he and his siblings are trying to figure out how to get to Ireland to be by their father’s bedside. 

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"What happened to my dad should not happen to anybody. I'm just trying to keep on top of everything as best I can and go about it the right way," he added. 

A spokesperson for the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media told Fox News Digital that the advice from the embassy "is common-sense advice" and it "mirrors our own regular travel advisories for citizens traveling abroad."

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" Ireland is, by international standards, a very safe place to visit and to live in, and retains its Level 1 status as a safe destination on the US Embassy’s Safe Traveller Enrolment Programme," the spokesperson stressed. "A practical approach to good personal security practices is entirely sensible and to be encouraged. We note also the Taoiseach’s planned engagement with the Garda Commissioner regarding recent incidents and recruitment of Gardaí."

The Irish Times linked the attack to lower staffing levels for the Garda Síochána, the national police service of Ireland, which has allegedly lost some 240 members since the start of the year while civilian staff numbers remain unchanged in the same time. 

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The U.S. Embassy in Dublin issued a number of suggestions for travelers who visit the Emerald Isle, mainly urging Americans to research where they are going ahead of time and to not leave belongings unattended. 

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Additionally, travelers should be wary of showing off expensive jewelry or watches and should avoid carrying large amounts of cash. 

The embassy even suggested that travelers "avoid staring" at their phone while walking in public areas to avoid potential "snatch and grab" theft and should limit earbud or headphone use as well. 

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The United States Embassy in Dublin issued a security alert for American travelers this week following an attack on a U.S. visitor.

“With a number of recent incidents reported in Irish media, the U.S. Embassy in Dublin reminds U.S. citizens to exercise good personal security practices while traveling,” the alert read. The embassy urged travelers to safeguard credit cards, passports and other valuables; avoid walking alone, particularly in the dark; and watch out for potential pickpocketing, mugging and other theft, among other safety measures.

The alert comes after a U.S. traveler was assaulted in the city on July 19. “The incident is believed to have occurred at around 10:40 p.m. when it’s reported a number of persons attacked a man,” the press office for the Garda, Ireland's police force, said in an emailed statement.

He was taken to a hospital and was in “serious but stable” condition following the incident, the statement said. Irish media reports identified the victim as 57-year-old Stephen Termini from Buffalo, New York. He was kicked and beaten, according to media outlet RTÉ .

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Three minors have been arrested in connection with the incident, police said. The alleged attackers were 14, 15 and 16, according to the Irish Times .

A Ukrainian actor performing at a Dublin theater was also attacked by a group of people in June.

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Security warning for US visitors to Dublin after spate of attacks

A US tourist in his 50s was injured in the city last week, while Ireland's Prime Minister Leo Varadkar met and apologised to a Ukrainian actor after he needed stitches following an assault.

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US tourists visiting Dublin are being told to keep valuables safe, avoid walking alone after dark and "keep a low profile" so they don't become victims of crime.

The US embassy in Dublin said in a statement on its website billed as a "security alert" that US nationals should exercise "good personal security practices while travelling" after "a number of recent incidents".

All citizens should "be aware of their surroundings" and avoid having expensive items on show or carrying valuables in outer pockets on backpacks.

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Urging people to "be vigilant", the statement warns them that "pickpocketing, mugging, and 'snatch and grab' theft of mobile phones, watches and jewellery can occur. Keep a low profile".

Stephen Termini, a US tourist in his 50s, was injured in an attack on Talbot Street in Dublin last week while Taoiseach Leo Varadkar met and apologised to Ukrainian actor Oleksandr Hrekov after he needed stitches following an assault.

Irish minister for Children and Youth Affairs Roderic O'Gorman said "significant assaults" in parts of Dublin will worry both tourists and locals, but said community work is ongoing to address anti-social behaviour.

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Addressing calls for more officers on Dublin's streets, Mr O'Gorman said the government's approach included youth support and youth diversion projects as well as an increased police presence.

He told RTE Radio there had been "some very significant assaults in an area of our inner city and I've no doubt that causes real concern to people travelling through those parts of the city, but most importantly to the communities living there".

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This week, Mr Varadkar said this year's target of recruiting 1,000 new police officers would be a challenge, but there was a need to be "tough on public order offences".

He said people are being "attacked all the time" on Irish streets, which is "not something we can accept".

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U.S. Embassy in Dublin issues security alert after assault on tourist

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The United States Embassy in Dublin has issued a security alert warning U.S. visitors to practice extra precaution in the streets following a group assault last week of a 57-year-old man from Buffalo.

According to a statement Irish police provided to The Washington Post, a witness saw “a number of persons” attacking a man in his 50s around 10:40 p.m. The man was in “serious but stable” condition at Beaumont Hospital in the following days, a police statement said.

Local media reports identified the victim as Stephen Termini. Mike Rizzuto, identified by public media organization RTE as Termini’s son, told the outlet his father is an artist and musician who loves to travel. A GoFundMe page organized by Rizzuto says he was fulfilling a dream of visiting Ireland and investigating family history there. Posts on the Facebook page for Rizzuto’s band says Termini was beaten by “multiple teenagers” and at one point was “clinging to life” in a coma.

A police statement dated July 20 confirmed one juvenile was arrested for nonfatal offenses and charged. Two reports filed by the Irish Garda on Thursday confirmed that an additional two male juveniles were separately charged in the same assault. The BBC reported the attackers are 14, 15 and 16.

The Garda told The Post on Thursday it does not comment on ongoing investigations and cannot comment on matters before the courts.

The U.S. travel warning, announced Tuesday, references “a number of recent incidents” driving the embassy’s push for security awareness. The embassy recommends against walking alone at night and tells travelers to avoid wearing expensive or flashy jewelry that can draw the attention of thieves.

The U.S. Embassy in Dublin says in its warning that pickpocketing and mugging are more likely when people are staring at their phones or listening to loud music with headphones. Tourists are advised to look up the locations of their destinations ahead of time to gain a familiarity with the area. To increase safety resources, visitors can identify the phone number for emergency services in the area. In Ireland, visitors can call 112 or 999.

“Travelers should safeguard valuables, such as credit cards and passports, and refrain from carrying large amounts of cash,” the embassy wrote. The organization also encouraged citizens to “be aware of their surroundings, especially when traveling in unfamiliar places, crowded locations, empty streets, or at night.”

In a previous incident in June, Ukrainian actor Oleksandr Hrekov was attacked after a performance at Dublin’s Abbey Theatre, according to reporting from the Irish Times . The 23-year-old actor, visiting Dublin with a Kyiv traveling acting troupe, had finished a performance of “Translations” by Irish playwright Brian Friel when he was attacked by five people. Images taken after the attack show the actor with severe lacerations across his face and stitches along his chin and cheek. The attackers hit Hrekov’s face with glass and bit him before attempting to steal a pack of cigarettes.

In a statement to the Irish Times, the Abbey Theatre called the attack an “unprovoked, random act of mindless violence.”

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US Embassy warns tourists to 'keep a low profile' in Dublin following spate of assaults

US CITIZENS IN Ireland have been issued a warning about personal safety while travelling in the country following a recent spate of violent incidents in Dublin. 

The US Embassy in Ireland issued the warning after a US tourist was last week assaulted  in Dublin’s Talbot Street area. 

In its warning, the US Embassy says all citizens should “be aware of their surroundings, especially when travelling in unfamiliar places, crowded locations, empty street, or at night”. 

“Travellers should safeguard valuables, such as credit cards and passports, and refrain from carrying large amounts of cash,” it says. 

US citizens are being warned to “keep a low profile”. 

The warning urges US citizens to be aware of their environment and avoid walking alone, especially during hours of darkness.

They are also being told not to wear or display expensive jewelry or watches and to avoid placing passports, cash, phones or other valuables in the outer pockets of backpacks or purses. 

The Embassy is warning US citizens that “pickpocketing, mugging and ‘snatch and grab’ thefts of mobile phones, watches and jewelry can occur”. 

The warning outlines that most reported thefts happen at crowded tourist sites, at airports, car rental agencies, on public buses, trams and trains, and at the major railway stations. 

The Embassy further warns citizens to avoid staring at their phones while walking in public areas and to limit earbud and headphone use when in public. 

The US tourist who was attacked in the Talbot Street area has been identified by his family as Stephen Termini.

Separately, a man was seriously injured after being assaulted at Jervis Street in Dublin on Monday night. 

A woman was also hospitalised after being assaulted on Price’s Lane in Temple Bar shortly before midday on Monday afternoon. 

Last month, a Ukrainian actor was also hospitalised after being glassed and bitten during an unprovoked assault in Dublin city centre.

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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar yesterday said people are being “attacked all the time” on Irish streets as he acknowledged it will be “very hard” to meet the target of recruiting 1,000 gardaí this year.

He also said that telling people to avoid certain areas in Dublin or calling certain streets dangerous “is the wrong approach” to take. 

The Taoiseach said Irish people are attacked on the streets of the capital every day, but when there is an attack on a visitor to Ireland it often garners more attention. 

“Sometimes when it’s somebody from overseas, it gets more coverage than when its an Irish person, but there sadly are Irish people resident in this country being attacked all the time on our streets, and that’s not something that we can accept,” he said. 

Relative to many other countries in the world, “Ireland is a safe place’, Varadkar maintained. 

The Taoiseach said he is meeting with the Garda Commissioner and Justice Minister Helen McEntee next week to discuss measures to tackle crime. 

With reporting by Christina Finn 

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BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — The U.S. Embassy in Dublin issued a security alert for American tourists traveling to Dublin, Ireland.

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This comes days after a group of teenagers brutally beat a Buffalo man in the city.

Stephen Termini, 57, was attacked and remains in critical condition. His two sons are getting ready to travel to see him.

“As much as I want justice for my dad, I want it for all the other victims,” stated Michael Rizzuto, son.

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Michael and Jesse Rizzuto of Cheektowaga met with me earlier this week as they were waiting to get their passports so they could travel to Ireland to be by their father's side.

They say their dad remains in a coma following last week’s attack.

“He was my minding his own business, and three kids just randomly assaulted them, and I’ve done my own digging and you know, research, and seems like it's a common thing for tourists over there to just get attacked,” described Michael Rizzuto.

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The U.S. Embassy in Dublin is warning Americans to be extra careful because of recent incidents being reported by Irish media.

If you travel to Ireland here are the precautions, you are asked to take:

  • Be aware of your environment.
  • Avoid walking alone, if possible, especially during hours of darkness.
  • Do not wear or display expensive jewelry or watches and avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
  • Avoid placing passports, cash, cell phones, or other valuables in the outer pockets of backpacks or purses or on tables in public places.

Be cautious of your surroundings

  • Be vigilant.  Pickpocketing, mugging, and “snatch and grab” theft of mobile phones, watches and jewelry can occur.
  • Look up locations before you travel to them.
  • Do not leave bags unattended in restaurants, pubs, hotel lobbies, and parked cars.  Most reported thefts occur at crowded tourist sites, at airports, car rental agencies, on public buses, trams, and trains, and at the major railway stations.
  • Avoid leaving baggage alone in a car, including in a closed trunk.
  • Avoid staring at your phone while walking in public areas.
  • Limit earbud/headphone use when in public.
  • Be mindful of your alcohol consumption.
  • Keep a low profile.

In the meantime, a Gofundme has already raised more than $100,000 to help pay for Termini's medical expenses. A number of Irish citizens are offering donations and their apologies.  

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Messages saying "I am sorry” or they are “ashamed" of what happened and ashamed of the "youth" of their country.

The sons say their dad is very proud of his Irish roots and moved there to live out the rest of his life when this tragedy occurred.

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“That was his goal — to live by the countryside and live out the rest of his days in Ireland,” reflected Jesse Rizzuto, son.

The Rizzuto brothers tell me they were able to expedite their passports with the help of the office of Congressman Brian Higgins. They leave for Ireland Wednesday night.

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Is Ireland Safe? American Brutally Beaten in Dublin Prompts US Embassy to Issue Valuable Warning to All Travelers

I n one of my recent newsletter round-ups of 12 Things in Travel You Need to Know Today , I included a story from Scripps News about how “a New York man was brutally attacked while on a trip to Dublin, Ireland. 57-year-old Stephen Termini of Buffalo was assaulted by teenagers near the Store Street police station in a central part of the city.” Here’s Stephen’s family's GoFundMe .

A 14-year-old boy from Dublin's north inner city was arrested and more arrests are expected. According to Irish Central , Irish politicians blame the fact that there’s not enough police presence in the inner city. “We have fallen below 14,000 Gardaí in the state. But we still have to allocate that provision of Gardaí based on where we need the most,” he said. “I can’t imagine a place where we need more Garda presence than in the central part of our capital city. At a very minimum people have a right to go into the city center for whatever purpose they may need, and feel safe,” Dublin City Councillor Niall Ring said that the attack on the tourist has “appalled everyone in the area."

FYI: Gardaí or "the Guards" is the national police service of Ireland. The official name is the Garda Síochána.

I’ve been to Ireland and Dublin, specifically, many times and have always felt safe. But this incident and the fact that there’s not enough police presence is obviously a cause for concern. In fact, it's enough of a concern that the U.S. Embassy in Dublin just issued a travel warning for "security awareness" to tourists visiting Ireland.

The Embassy says: “With a number of recent incidents reported in Irish media, the U.S. Embassy in Dublin reminds U.S. citizens to exercise good personal security practices while traveling. Travelers should safeguard valuables, such as credit cards and passports, and refrain from carrying large amounts of cash. The U.S. Embassy Dublin encourages all citizens to be aware of their surroundings, especially when traveling in unfamiliar places, crowded locations, empty streets, or at night.”

The U.S. Embassy website offers valuable information to tourists, which should be followed no matter where they’re planning on traveling to, whether internationally or within the United States. Here's what they recommend:

Be aware of your environment

-Avoid walking alone, if possible, especially during hours of darkness.

-Do not wear or display expensive jewelry or watches and avoid carrying large amounts of cash.

-Avoid placing passports, cash, cell phones, or other valuables in the outer pockets of backpacks or purses or on tables in public places.

Be cautious of your surroundings

-Be vigilant.  Pickpocketing, mugging, and “snatch and grab” theft of mobile phones, watches and jewelry can occur.

-Look up locations before you travel to them.

-Do not leave bags unattended in restaurants, pubs, hotel lobbies, and parked cars.  Most reported thefts occur at crowded tourist sites, at airports, car rental agencies, on public buses, trams, and trains, and at the major railway stations.

-Avoid leaving baggage alone in a car, including in a closed trunk.

-Avoid staring at your phone while walking in public areas.

-Limit earbud/headphone use when in public.

-Be mindful of your alcohol consumption.

-Keep a low profile.

But, let’s not kid ourselves. The U.S. is way more dangerous than Ireland. Here are some statistics from  NationMaster.com . 

Bottom line: I wouldn't think twice about visiting The Emerald Isle. It's important to be aware of your surroundings no matter where you are in the world and to take reasonable precautions to keep yourself, your travel companions and your belongings safe.

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A new UK travel documentation scheme that begins this week risks disrupting tourism on the island of Ireland, affecting 1mn visitors a year, politicians and tourism officials have warned.

In a report published on Tuesday, legislators from the UK and the Republic of Ireland urged the British government to pause the scheme, at least for visitors staying less than a week.

The British-Irish parliamentary assembly’s sovereign affairs committee said the electronic travel authorisation scheme would be “unworkable” and threatened to become a “barrier to entry for Northern Ireland’s 1mn tourists coming from abroad each year, 70% of whom arrive in [the Republic of] Ireland first”.

Separately, Micheál Martin, Ireland’s foreign minister, described the decision to introduce the ETA scheme, which London sees as a way to tighten border security, as “not positive”.

The UK government has previously refused to grant visitors to Northern Ireland an exemption because London and Dublin have a longstanding “Common Travel Area” deal in place that allows free movement of people between the two countries.

In a statement on Tuesday, the government in London again rejected calls for a waiver, saying it would “undermine our efforts to strengthen the security of the UK border and keep people safe”.

Tourism officials fear the requirement to apply for the UK’s ETA, which costs £10, will deter visitors from travelling across the once militarised border on the island that has become invisible in the quarter century since Northern Ireland’s three-decades-long conflict ended.

The British-Irish committee said it was “unclear” how the scheme would be enforced but London had given assurances there would be no checks on the land border.

“We believe the requirement for . . . visitors from mainland Europe, North America and emerging tourism markets to apply for pre-clearance to visit Northern Ireland has the potential to be very damaging to tourism to the island of Ireland,” said a spokesperson for Tourism Ireland, which is responsible for marketing the whole island overseas.

Officials are particularly concerned that the scheme would hit coach groups and US-organised tours to sites across the island as well as the large number of tourists who take day trips from the Republic into Northern Ireland.

John McGrillen, chief executive of Tourism NI, slammed the “additional layer of bureaucracy and complexity”, saying it was “vitally important” that the ETA requirement did not become a barrier to growth of tourism.

Overseas visitors generate £600mn in revenues for Northern Ireland and €5.2bn for the Republic.

British and Irish nationals, as well as those with permission to live, work or study in the UK or holding a visa to enter the UK will not need an ETA. The UK has also exempted other nationals who are resident in the Republic of Ireland.

The scheme is being phased in over the coming months. Qatari nationals are the first to require an ETA from mid-November with applications opening on Wednesday.

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Speaking to reporters on a visit to Castlebar Garda Station in Co Mayo, Ms McEntee noted that the Termini family are travelling at the moment but holding a meeting with them when they are available is something she “would be very happy to do”.

Earlier, the US embassy in Dublin issued a warning to American tourists travelling in Ireland to “keep a low profile” and avoid walking alone at night.

Ms McEntee replied by insisting that Ireland is a safe place to visit and is still at Level 1 in terms of US safety notifications, in common with other EU countries.

She said her message to prospective tourists would be that they were welcome in Ireland and that, for the most part, the country and its cities were very safe.

The Minister said she had lived in Dublin for a number of years in the past and was still out and about in the city regularly, without members of An Garda Síochána accompanying her. However, she added, this was not to diminish the concerns that people had about recent assaults, which she said were not acceptable.

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She acknowledged that staffing resources alone would not solve the problem and other measures, such as body-cams for gardaí and increased CCTV coverage, would be of assistance.

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In a matter of weeks, Ms McEntee said, the Department of Justice would be unveiling a community safety partnership initiative for Dublin city centre. “There is a lot of work gone into it already,” she said. “The intention is that it will be replicated right across the country. It’s not just about Dublin. We want every town and village to be safe for people.”

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Defending her visit to Store Street in the wake of the attack on Mr Termini, Ms McEntee said she was there was to meet senior Garda personnel and have a discussion with them as to how the incident was being dealt with and to speak with them about policing in general in the city.

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“Do not wear or display expensive jewellery or watches and avoid carrying large amounts of cash,” it said.

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“Most reported thefts occur at crowded tourist sites, at airports, car rental agencies, on public buses, trams, and trains, and at the major railway stations,” the embassy said.

The embassy told tourists to “avoid staring at your phone while walking in public areas” and to “limit earbud/headphone use when in public”.

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Several countries have issued travel warnings for Ireland following the Dublin riots last week.

The disturbances brought violence and looting to the city last Thursday night, which also saw buses, cars and a tram set on fire.

Britain's Foreign Office is advising its citizens coming here to avoid any protests and to follow the advice of local authorities.

In an update posted November 23rd, it warned of "unrest around the centre of Dublin".

"There has been, and may continue to be, some disruption, including to traffic and public transport," the UK alert said.

"You should avoid any protests and follow advice of local authorities."

Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has also warned its citizens of further disruptions.

"Violent protests and riots have occurred in Dublin," the advisory said.

"Further disruptions could occur. Public protests and events that draw large groups of people can turn violent. Avoid protests and follow the advice of local authorities."

Meanwhile, Canadian authorities have alerted their citizens to 'regular' demonstrations.

"Demonstrations and strikes occur regularly. Even peaceful demonstrations can turn violent at any time," the Canadian Government has said.

"They can also lead to disruptions to traffic and public transportation.

"Violent demonstrations occurred in Dublin in November 2023 and led to acts of vandalism, arson, and clashes between demonstrators and police."

It is advising citizens to avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place.

The US has not changed its advisory for Ireland, in which it tells citizens to 'exercise normal precautions'.

The country issued a security warning here back in July following a number of incidents, including one that saw a US tourist left with life-changing injuries after he was attacked by a group of people on Talbot Street.

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The recent news that Royal Caribbean is halting trips to its private beach in Labadee, Haiti, is just the latest in a string of recent travel warnings and problems that have plagued island tourist destinations this year.

Royal Caribbean announced on March 14 that its cruise liners wouldn’t be stopping at its private beach as the country struggles with rampant gang violence and political turmoil.

“Due to the evolving situation in Haiti, and in an abundance of caution, we’re temporarily suspending our visits to Labadee for our entire fleet,” Assistant Vice President Aurora Yera-Rodriguez said in a statement . “We continue to monitor and assess the situation with our Global Security & Intelligence Team.”

The decision comes after the U.S. embassy in Haiti urged U.S. citizens to not travel to Haiti, and for any citizens currently in the country to leave as soon as possible.

Anti-government gangs in Haiti have been battling police and shut down both of the country’s international airports. On March 3, a mass prison break in Port-au-Prince led the government to declare a state of emergency after thousands of inmates escaped.

But Haiti is not the only vacation destination that has been met with travel warnings from the U.S. government (though it is arguably the most dangerous of them all to visit right now).

In late February, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico issued a warning for anyone planning to visit the country during spring break, highlighting a list of potential threats that included violent crime, consuming unregulated drugs or alcohol, and counterfeit medication.

While noting that the “vast majority” of people who travel to Mexico do so safely, the embassy emphasized in its warning that crime, “including violent crime, can occur anywhere in Mexico, including in popular tourist destinations.”

“U.S. citizens should exercise increased caution in the downtown areas of popular spring break locations including Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, and Tulum, especially after dark,” the warning said.

Back in late January , the United States government issued a security warning and travel advisory for the Bahamas, saying that the country is dangerous for tourists due to the high level of crime, especially in the capital city of Nassau.

“Murders have occurred at all hours including in broad daylight on the streets,” the U.S. Embassy in Nassau said in a statement , noting that 18 murders have taken place in the capital since the beginning of the year. “Retaliatory gang violence has been the primary motive in 2024 murders.”

Prior to that, the U.S. State Department issued a level 3 “reconsider travel” advisory for Jamaica on Jan. 23 , saying travelers should rethink going to Jamaica due to high crime and a lack of adequate medical services.

The advisory said that “violent crimes, such as home invasions, armed robberies, sexual assaults, and homicides, are common” in the country at the moment, and that “sexual assaults occur frequently, including at all-inclusive resorts.”

Leaders in Jamaica and the Bahamas both pushed back against these warnings, saying that their respective countries remain “safe and secure” destinations for tourists.

“Sometimes, the unintended consequences of policies is they cause great harm and damage to the stability and safety of other countries,” Edmund Bartlett, tourism minister for the country, told the Miami Herald back in February.

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism said that the advisory does not “reflect general safety in the Bahamas, a country of 16 tourism destinations, and many more islands.”

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An urgent snow warning from Met Eireann has been issued for Cork and Kerry as wintry conditions returned to Ireland on Wednesday morning.

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Issuing a Status Yellow snow and ice warning on the morning of March 27, the national weather forecaster said a mix of sleet and snow showers could lead to accumulations causing disruption.

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Entering affect from 10.25am, the warning is in place for the two counties until 6pm on Wednesday evening.

⚠️Status Yellow – Snow-Ice warning for Cork, Kerry⚠️ A mix of sleet and snow showers could lead to accumulations causing disruption today. Valid: 10:24 Wednesday to 18:00 Wednesday 27/03/2024 More here⬇️ https://t.co/lvQFgW8DsS pic.twitter.com/XTIWjOmgkR — Met Éireann (@MetEireann) March 27, 2024

Carlow Weather’s Alan Reilly said: ‘A yellow snow and ice warning for Cork and Kerry now. Lying snow is most likely on high ground but possible that heavier bursts could cause slush in some lower areas.’

Meanwhile a Status Yellow rain warning, which entered effect at 6pm on Tuesday, remains in place for Antrim and Down until 1pm on Wednesday.

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The UK Met Office said: ‘Further heavy rain will bring impacts to travel and infrastructure for a time Wednesday.’

Looking ahead to the coming days, Met Eireann forecaster Michelle Dillon said: ‘Our weather will continue relatively cold over the next couple of days with more showers or indeed longer spells of rain.

‘Then somewhat of an improvement on Friday and for the Easter weekend. We will see longer dry spells of sunshine and it will be a little milder, but still plenty of showers some of them thundery.’

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With the nation preparing for the bank holiday, Friday will begin mostly dry with sunny spells before heavy showers develop across the country in the afternoon as southerly breezes freshen. Highest temperatures of 9 to 12C.

Following a night of isolated showers, Saturday will be another unsettled day, but possibly milder. A brisk southerly flow will usher in plenty of showers during the afternoon and evening, some possibly heavy a times too. Highest temperatures of 10 to 12C.

Giving their verdict on Easter Sunday, Met Eireann said: ‘Current models indicate that the unsettled weather will remain for Sunday with showers nationwide in the afternoon and evening together with blustery southerly winds. Perhaps slightly milder too with highest temperatures of 10 to 13C.’

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  • "Irish Wish," out now on Netflix, is Lindsay Lohan's latest romantic comedy.
  • It follows the American editor Maddie, played by Lohan, as she attends a crush's wedding in Ireland.
  • Here's what the beautiful Irish settings in the movie look like in real life.

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" Irish Wish ," Netflix's latest movie starring Lindsay Lohan , transports viewers to the stunning views of Ireland's mountains, lakes, and sea cliffs.

The new rom-com follows Maddie, played by Lohan, an American editor with a major crush on her client, Paul Kennedy, played by Alexander Vlahos. When Paul falls for Maddie's best friend, Emma, played by Elizabeth Tan, Maddie is forced to attend their wedding in Paul's home country, Ireland. Chaos ensues when Maddie makes a wish to be Paul's fiancée and it comes true.

Janeen Damian, the director behind Lohan's other Netflix rom-com, " Falling for Christmas ," directed "Irish Wish."

"Falling For Christmas" was an immediate hit for Netflix and spent six weeks on the streamer's top 10 most-watched movie list in 2022. Such was the hype around Lohan that she signed a two-picture deal with Netflix to produce and star in two more h oliday-themed movies for the streamer before "Falling for Christmas" was even released.

"Irish Wish" is one of the movies; the other, " Our Little Secret ," will be released later this year and stars Kristin Chenoweth and Chris Parnell.

Here's what the locations look like in real life.

Warning: Major spoilers ahead for "Irish Wish," available to stream on Netflix.

Maddie lands in County Mayo, in west Ireland, at the beginning of the movie.

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When Maddie, Paul, Emma, and their friend Heather, played by Ayesha Curry, fly from New York to Ireland, they land at Ireland West Airport, also known as Knock Airport.

According to Google Flights, a weeklong economy-class round-trip ticket from New York to Knock Airport starts at $954.

After losing her bag, Maddie takes a bus from the airport to Paul's family home, Kennedy Estate.

On the way, she passes Cronin's Sheebeen, an award-winning pub in County Mayo, where Knock Airport is. It's just under an hour's drive from Knock Airport .

Paul's family home is Killruddery House on Ireland's east coast.

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Maddie eventually gets to Kennedy Estate, which, in real life, is called Killruddery House, an 800-acre privately owned estate.

Killruddery House was rebuilt in 1651 after a fire destroyed the original in 1645. The Brabazon family has owned the house since 1618 and it's under the stewardship of Anthony and Fionnuala Brabazon, the Lord and Lady Ardee. The private property can be booked for weddings, events, and films.

Anthony Brabazon told RTE in March 2023 that Killruddery House hosts roughly 25 weddings a year.

A drive from Knock Airport to Killruddery House would take almost three hours because it's in County Wicklow, on the east coast of Ireland. The trip to Killruddery House from the airport would be in the opposite direction of Cronin's Sheebeen, so Maddie's journey does not really make sense .

Lough Tay is also in County Wicklow and is nearly a half-hour drive from Killruddery House.

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In the film, the wedding party has a picnic by a lake before the big day. They visit Lough Tay, a lake in Wicklow. It is there when the magical mayhem begins after Maddie makes a wish to the Irish saint Brigid, played by Dawn Bradfield.

Lough Tay is part of the Guinness Estate, meaning it's privately owned, and the public can only view it from the Sally Gap mountain pathway.

The Irish Times reported that Italian Count Luca Rinaldo Contardo Padulli di Vighignolo bought the property in 2019, but the publication estimated that he paid less than the property's over $30 million price tag .

Though Scruffy Murphy's is real, the pub in 'Irish Wish' is an amalgamation of two buildings in Ireland.

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At least four scenes in "Irish Wish" play out in or around a pub called Scruffy Murphy's. While this is the name of numerous Irish pubs in and outside Ireland, the "Irish Wish" pub is completely fictional.

RTE reported that the crew used Matt Molloy's in County Mayo for the exterior shots of Scruffy Murphy's. The interior scenes were shot in the Hollywood Inn and Tutty's of Hollywood, two pubs situated next to each other in County Wicklow .

There are numerous scenes in Westport, which is in County Mayo.

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Many "Irish Wish" scenes unfold in a small town in County Mayo called Westport. This is where Maddie reconnects with James Thomas, played by Ed Speleers , a photographer she fights with at Knock Airport. After the magical wish goes awry, Maddie also meets James again in the same town center.

The roundabout area where Maddie falls into James' car is called the Octagon.

West Coast Rare Books, the bookshop James enters in the film, and Westport Florist, the other shop James walks past, are real stores in Westport.

Steffen Kowalsky, the owner of West Coast Rare Books, told Business Insider via email that the "Irish Wish" crew did not change a single part of the store when they came to film the scene.

"It is nice to see that your shop is attractive enough to form the background of a movie," Kowalsky said. "Naturally, it is also good for any business whenever Ireland and/or Westport is introduced to a larger audience."

He added: "The whole shoot took a few hours one morning, and the shop was open as usual in the afternoon. It was an interesting experience."

But the bridal shop where Maddie receives her wedding dress is not real. RTE reported that Kelly's Tweeds & Knitwear in the Octagon was turned into a bridal store for the film.

The Cliffs of Moher are actually in County Clare. It would take more than three hours to drive there from Killruddery House.

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The Cliffs of Moher are a scenic coastal area used halfway through the movie and again at the end. James and Maddie visit it together because it's their favorite spot.

The Cliffs of Moher aren't in County Mayo. They are found in County Clare, roughly a 2 ½-hour drive south of Westport.

The Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland's most popular tourist destinations . In 2022, over 1.3 million people visited the site, the majority (41%) coming from the US, the Cliffs of Moher Visitors website says. An adult ticket to the site costs about $7.62.

Disclosure: Mathias Döpfner, CEO of Business Insider's parent company, Axel Springer, is a Netflix board member.

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SNOW blanketed parts of the UK today while downpours are set to drench Brits over Easter.

The Met Office is warning of wintry chaos in the lead up to - and over - this weekend.

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Snow fell hard in parts of Scotland this morning, blanketing fields in Loch Morlich and Corgarff.

Animals and people alike braved the white stuff as it came down, also seeing temperatures plummet.

The Met Office warned more was on the way tomorrow, too.

It said: "Areas of rain, sleet and hill snow will push north across the country through Thursday morning.

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A yellow weather alert for heavy rain is also in place with forecasters warning of flooding, travel chaos and power cuts on Thursday.

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Forecasters say: "Bus and train services affected with journey times taking longer.

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Rain, with hill snow, will move north across Scotland and Northern Ireland, with brighter spells and showers following. Meanwhile, a band of showery rain will move east across England and Wales. Sunshine ahead, and heavy showers following. Generally rather windy.

Clear spells and scattered locally heavy showers at first. Much of Scotland becoming dry overnight. However, showers continuing across Northern Ireland, and outbreaks of rain developing across England and Wales.

Some bright spells, especially across Scotland at first. However, showery rain moving north across most areas during the day. Some hail and thunder in the south, where also very windy.

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Bright spells, but breezy with plenty of showers on Good Friday. Showers more scattered on Saturday and Easter Sunday, and feeling warmer in the sunny spells and given lighter winds.

"Some interruption to power supplies and other services A few homes and businesses flooded."

Meanwhile, the Easter Bank Holiday weekend is set to be a washout.

The Met said that while there may be bright spells for some, it will be breezy with plenty of showers on Good Friday.

Forecasters also said showers will become more scattered on Saturday and Easter Sunday - but it will feel "warmer in the sunny spells and lighter winds".

A spokesperson for the Met Office said it will be " unsettled across the majority of the UK " for the rest of the week.

The weather service said: "Through the bank holiday weekend and into the following week, unsettled or changeable weather remains the most likely outcome.

"All areas are likely to see further rain or showers at times, with some drier spells in between, but wet weather will tend to favour the southwest while northern parts remain a bit drier on average."

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The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a warning about possible travel disruptions related to the April 8 total solar eclipse.

The warning covers airports along the path of totality – the area that will experience the greatest periods of darkness during the “Great North American Eclipse.” The path of totality will go from the southwest to northeast, hitting parts of 15 states - Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, as well as small parts of Kentucky, Michigan and Tennessee. It will be visible to varying degrees across the contiguous U.S. from 1:30 p.m. CDT to 2:40 p.m. CDT.

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Why warnings are being issued ahead of next month's total solar eclipse

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As next month approaches, anticipation for the 2024 total solar eclipse has set in. The eclipse, which will take place April 8, will be visible from Mexico through Canada, casting a brief moment when day momentarily turns to night.

Many describe it as not just awe-inspiring but possibly even spiritual, though it comes with its own set of risks.

April's eclipse is expected to surpass the 2017 event in several ways. Notably, the totality's shadow will be double the width, making it more accessible for viewers in various states. Additionally, the duration of totality—the period the moon completely obscures the sun—will extend to more than 4 minutes at many sites, nearly double the length of the last event.

"And I think even more importantly, 2024 passes over a much bigger population," Ernie Wright, who works in NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio, told Vox. "More than twice as many people actually live in the path and don't have to go anywhere to see it."

If you're lucky enough to be in the U.S. path of the eclipse—stretching from Kerrville, Texas, to Houlton, Maine—you're in for a treat. But for those in smaller towns along the way, while you're set for some pretty cool and intimate views, brace yourselves for a bit of a challenge.

With lots of eclipse chasers heading your way, emergency officials are saying it's smart to stock up on food, water gas and other basics. These places, which are often not the easiest to get to or have a ton of resources, could become jam-packed, with the chance of hitting some serious traffic and putting a strain on what's available locally.

"The millions of people drawn to locations along the eclipse path taxed limited transportation facilities, and traffic congestion was intense in many locations," Jonathan Upchurch, transportation engineering consultant, explained in Transportation Research News, IFLScience reported.

"Across the country, Interstate highways near the path of totality experienced traffic congestion shortly after the eclipse, with longer-than-normal travel times on Interstate highways. For example, travel from Casper, Wyoming, to Denver, Colorado—normally a 4-hour trip—took 10 hours or more," Upchurch continued. "Traffic congestion on rural Interstate routes lasted for up to 13 hours after the eclipse."

So, grab your eclipse glasses, choose wisely when picking a site and plan accordingly. This is the last total solar eclipse visible in the lower 48 states until 2044, NASA reported.

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UK weather warnings for wind and rain issued in run-up to Easter weekend

Met Office says unsettled conditions could disrupt travel and pose danger to life in parts of Northern Ireland and southern England

Heavy rain and strong winds could disrupt travel and pose a risk to life in the run-up to the Easter weekend, forecasters have said.

The Met Office issued yellow warnings across parts of Northern Ireland and the south of England.

Forecasters said heavy rain could affect travel and infrastructure in the east of Northern Ireland on Wednesday and Thursday, with 15-20mm of rainfall in some areas.

A yellow warning for 70mph (113km/h) gusts would be in place on Thursday for most of the south coast of England , from East Sussex to Cornwall.

The Met Office said there was a small chance of injuries and risk to life as a result of the strong winds and large waves, as well as the possibility of hail and thunder.

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People living in affected areas should expect longer journey times, potential power cuts and disruption to mobile phone coverage.

The Met Office said the forecast for the Easter weekend remained unsettled but it was likely to be bright and breezy, with temperatures of up to 15C (59F) in west London and 14C in Manchester on Sunday, typical for this time of year.

A spokesperson for RAC Breakdown, Rod Dennis, said: “With plenty of classic early spring weather over the Easter bank holiday weekend, drivers getting away will definitely need to be on their guard and ready to cope with rapidly changing road conditions.

“Slowing down in the heaviest of downpours on Good Friday and Easter Saturday is a must as stopping distances will be far greater.”

The Met Office spokesperson Grahame Madge said: “Good Friday sees low pressure continuing to feed showers and longer spells of rain across the UK, although drier spells will develop in the east.

“Saturday continues this pattern but, for many, Easter Sunday is likely to be the best day of the weekend before conditions turn more unsettled again on Easter Monday.”

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