A global internet outage has been affecting hundreds of websites and apps, including social media, gaming, and banking apps.
The issue is believed to be linked to Amazon Web Services, which provides services to firms worldwide, with customers in the US being hit the worst.
Ronan Murphy, Chief Strategy Officer for Forcepoint, says things are slowly picking back up now.
Meanwhile, unrelated events include the development of a new leaflet titled 'Eating for a Healthy Heart' and the presentation of laptops to a school by Tommy O'Reilly of Fidelity Investments.
Louise Jordan from Bonniconlon, Ballina, and the Kinaffe Community Garden and Dragon Boat Club, Ballina, were also mentioned as winners.
Author's summary: Global internet outage affects hundreds of websites and apps.