India’s star wrestler, Vinesh Phogat, has been disqualified from the 2024 Paris Olympics for weighing slightly over the limit in her 50kg freestyle wrestling category. Vinesh, who usually competes in the 53kg category, had reduced her weight for the Olympics. However, during the second-day weigh-in, she was found to be 100 grams over the limit. … Read more
Kellie Harrington successfully defended her Olympic lightweight (60kg) title, claiming gold in Paris. Harrington triumphed over China’s Yang Wenlu at Stade Roland Garros, securing her place in history as the first Irish boxer to defend an Olympic title. On her path to victory, she defeated her Tokyo 2020 final opponent, Brazil’s Beatriz Ferreira, in the … Read more
Wicklow County Council has advised its residents in Aughrim not to drink tap water in the wake of a chemical spill that led to the death of up to 2,000 fish on the Aughrim River, the Irish Independent reported. Last week, Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) reported an investigation into fish mortalities along a 3km stretch … Read more
The unemployment rate in Ireland jumped to 4.7 per cent in July, marking its highest level in two-and-a half years, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). On a monthly basis, the unemployment rate increased by 0.2 per cent, up from 4.5 per cent in June. “The seasonaly adjusted number of people … Read more
Belfast witnessed another night of violence on Monday as police officers came under sustained attack with petrol bombs, masonry and bricks thrown at them during several hours of rioting, said Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). A man in his 50s was taken to hospital after he was seriously attacked in the Donegall Road and … Read more
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has announced the continuation of its support for female rural entrepreneurship through the 2024 Rural Innovation and Development Fund. After a competitive public procurement process, Fitzsimons Consulting has been selected to deliver a programme aimed at fostering the growth of nascent female entrepreneurs in rural areas. This … Read more
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has conducted reviews into the deaths and brain injuries of almost 500 babies over the past four years. These investigations, which took place between 2020 and 2023, highlight significant concerns in prenatal and neonatal care. Of the nearly 500 cases, 247 reviews focused on stillborn babies or those who died … Read more
The Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin, has confirmed an €8.6 million investment for a new Communications and Information Services (CIS) Workshop at the Defence Forces Training Centre in Curragh Camp. This project, part of the Defence Forces Infrastructure Development Plan (IDP), aims to enhance the infrastructure and facilities for the Defence Forces. Speaking … Read more
Taoiseach Simon Harris on Monday warned Irish citizens against travelling to Israel, Palestine, and Lebanon in view of “growing instability” in the region. “Our travel advice for Israel has changed due to growing instability in the region. The government is now advising Irish citizens do not travel to Israel. The same advice applies to Lebanon … Read more
Ireland is considering a ban on wearing balaclavas and other face coverings at protests, the Irish Independent reported. According to the report, Justice Minister Helen McEntee is examining legal advice from Attorney General Rossa Fanning on the modalities of introducing such legislation. The proposed legislation aims to prohibit protesters from wearing masks with the intention … Read more
COVID-19 Pandemic Blamed for Significant Delays, HSE Reports Waiting lists for community healthcare services have surged by more than 50% in the past five years, now totaling over 230,000 people, new data reveals. An analysis of Health Service Executive (HSE) figures by Sinn Féin shows that as of May, 233,766 people were on waiting lists … Read more
Gardaí on Monday revealed that over 900 individuals have been caught speeding so far on Irish roads during the August Bank Holiday weekend, RTE reported. Among these cases, some involved significantly excessive speeds, posing a substantial risk to road safety. One of the most notable incidents occurred at Seapoint Promenade area of Galway, where a … Read more
A tragic accident has claimed the life of a cyclist in his 60s on Ticknock Road, south Co Dublin, an area favored by both mountain and road cyclists. The incident occurred around 2pm on Sunday, with no other vehicles involved. The cyclist was transported to St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, where he was pronounced dead. … Read more
Basketball Ireland has submitted detailed plans for a €35 million redevelopment of the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght, addressing concerns raised by South Dublin County Council. The governing body expressed confidence that their thorough response presents a strong case for the ambitious project. The redevelopment aims to transform the arena into a state-of-the-art facility, enhancing … Read more
Galway’s Transport System Among Worst in Europe, Says Minister Ryan Galway city has one of the worst transport systems in Europe, according to Transport Minister Eamon Ryan. In a recent interview with the Irish Examiner, Ryan expressed his support for developing a light rail system in Galway, despite opposition from the Galway City Council executive, … Read more