The Irish Passport Service is breaking records in 2024, with more than 775,000 passports already issued and expectations to surpass one million by year’s end. Tánaiste Micheál Martin shared this impressive update, highlighting the efficiency of the service. Key points: Most adult online renewals are processed within two working days. Passport Online is the fastest … Read more
Gardai have arrested and charged 16 individuals following a serious public order incident in Cork City last night. The disturbances occurred around 10pm on Oliver Plunkett Street, where a gardai patrol encountered an injured man lying on the ground outside a premises. As officers were providing assistance to the injured man, a large group of … Read more
Kishoge train station, located in west Dublin, was on Monday thrown open to the public for the first time after lying idle for 15 years. The four-platform station, which was constructed in 2009 at a cost of around €6 million, will serve residents of Lucan, Clondalkin, Balgaddy, among others. It is located on the Portlaoise … Read more
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rain warning for eight counties as heavy showers are expected to sweep across the region overnight. The warning has been issued for Clare, Cork, Kerry, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, and Sligo. The warning will come into effect at 10pm tonight and is set to remain in place until … Read more
Ireland-based restaurant Sheela Palace has donated Rs 5 lakh to aid the relief efforts in the landslide-ravaged Wayanad region of Kerala. The donation has been made to the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund Kerala (CMDRF). The landslides, which struck the villages of Mundakkai, Chooralmala, and Attamala on July 30, have claimed over 300 lives. These villages, located … Read more
Clare TD Joe Carey has announced he will not run in the next general election, citing health reasons. Carey, who has been on sick leave since March last year, made the decision based on medical advice. In a surprising twist, his sister Leonora plans to contest the local selection convention to replace him as the … Read more
Cork city renters are facing a harsh reality as average monthly rents have surpassed €2,000 for the first time. This 11.9% jump from last year has left many struggling to keep up with rising costs. The latest report from daft.ie paints a grim picture across Ireland. While Dublin’s rent increases have slowed slightly, the rest … Read more
Good news for Northern Irish wallets! Fuel prices have hit their lowest point since July 2023, bringing relief to drivers and homeowners alike. The Consumer Council’s latest report shows diesel prices dipping below £1.40 per litre for the first time in over a year. On average, diesel now costs £1.397 per litre, while petrol sits … Read more
Dublin Bus and other public transport operators in Ireland were slapped with a total of €17.9 million in penalties last year for failing to meet performance standards, according to a new report from the National Transport Authority (NTA). According to The Journal, Dublin Bus bore the brunt of these fines, accounting for more than half … Read more
In a tragic turn of events at Inch Beach in East Cork, Stephen O’Callaghan, 55, lost his life while bravely attempting to rescue swimmers in distress. The incident occurred around 2:30 PM on Friday when sea conditions suddenly worsened, putting a group of young people in danger. O’Callaghan, a resident of Ashburton Hill in St … Read more
Authorities in Ireland are stepping up efforts to crack down on the use of illegal streaming devices, commonly known as “dodgy boxes”, by monitoring social media channels. This initiative is being led by the Federation Against Copyright Theft (Fact) in collaboration with Crimestoppers, an independent crime-detection organization. Recent reports indicate that more than one in … Read more
Over 60,000 students across Ireland received their Leaving Certificate exam results on Friday. This year, students saw an average increase of 7.5 percent in their grades, due to post-marking adjustments introduced in response to the Covid pandemic’s disruption. The adjustment, along with calculated grades during the pandemic, has led to significant grade inflation. As a … Read more
Gardai have raised concerns over a significant increase in investment fraud cases, with more than €28 million stolen from victims in the past year alone. This alarming trend has shown no signs of easing, as more than €13.5 million has already been taken from unsuspecting individuals in 2024, surpassing the combined totals of 2021 and … Read more
Dublin’s busiest road, the M50, saw its toll revenue soar to a whopping €190 million in 2023, thanks to increased toll charges and higher traffic volumes. This 11% jump from 2022 comes despite a six-month delay in implementing the price hike due to cost of living concerns. Key points: Traffic on the M50 grew by … Read more
Today marks a significant milestone for over 62,700 Irish students as they eagerly await their Leaving Certificate results. This year sees the highest number of candidates ever to sit the exams, adding extra excitement to an already nerve-wracking day. Results will be available online at 10am through the Candidate Portal, with many students opting to … Read more