Cricket Ireland, Cricket Leinster, and Swords Cricket Club have teamed up to offer a special cricket training program for children. Named “Smash It,” this program is part of the Flavor of Fingal event at Newbridge Demesne Park on June 29th and 30th. Designed for kids aged 5 to 9, the “Smash It” program promises an … Read more
Ireland’s Minister of Justice Helen McEntee will introduce a new legislation before the Dail this week that allow for the revoking of Irish citizenship certificates in “very limited circumstances”. According to a report in Irish independent, the process would be applied to someone who was granted the Irish citizenship is later deemed to pose a … Read more
Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary has warned that airfares at Dublin Airport could touch €1,000 this Christmas if the passenger cap at the facility is not lifted. The aviation regulator has limited the number of passengers that can use the facilities at Dublin Airport each year to 32 million. During an interview with Newstalk, O’Leary said … Read more
Eamon Ryan is expected to step down as Green Party chief on Tuesday, following his party’s drubbing in the recently held local and European elections. The move means Ryan will become the second coalition leader to step down this year, after former taoiseach Leo Varadkar resigned as Fine Gael leader in April. However, it is … Read more
Dublin: The government is moving towards lifting the recruitment ban in the Health Service Executive (HSE) to address the severe staff shortages in the health sector. Chief Executive Bernard Gloster confirmed that discussions are ongoing, aiming to normalize recruitment and tackle the crisis. Speaking at a healthcare conference in Dun Laoghaire, Gloster acknowledged that while … Read more
For the first time, Irish people are reportedly turning more to online media than TV for their news. According to the Digital News Report Ireland’s annual survey, 33% of people in Ireland search for news through online media, excluding social media. This surpasses the 31% who rely on TV channels for their news. Additionally, 21% … Read more
Aer Lingus pilots are pushing for a significant salary increase, with their union, IALPA, moving towards a full strike. This action could have serious repercussions on both domestic and international tourism. Last weekend, a ballot was held among the pilots, with 89% of members participating. Initially, there were doubts about the results of the electronic … Read more
After months of delay, European Union countries on Monday gave final nod to a flagship policy to restore damaged nature. With this move, the Nature Restoration Law will become the first green law to pass since European Parliament polls this month. The law mandates member states to introduce measures restoring nature on a fifth of … Read more
Irish consumers have set a new record in recycling electronic and electrical waste, with an impressive 41,730 tonnes recycled in 2023. This achievement surpasses the previous year’s record by the equivalent of 200 additional 40-foot containers. The annual Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) report revealed that a total of 18.1 million appliances were collected … Read more
Former Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has hinted that Ireland may see another Fine Gael-Fianna Fail coalition government following the recent local and European elections. Fine Gael secured 245 council seats and Fianna Fail won 248, while both parties earned four seats each in the European Parliament. Sinn Fein, the main opposition party, secured 102 council … Read more
Dublin: The majority of ordinary people in Ireland are struggling due to the rising cost of living. According to EY Trax’s Future Consumer Index and a recent survey by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), geopolitical conflicts, climate change, and personal financial issues are major concerns for many. A survey of 23,000 consumers across 30 countries, … Read more
A small group of masked protesters gathered outside Taoiseach Simon Harris’s family home in Greystones, Co. Wicklow on Friday evening, demanding he “close the borders.” Carrying Irish flags and making calls for “mass deportations” and clearing tents, the protesters concealed their identities with scarves and face masks. Gardaí arrived at the scene shortly before 8pm … Read more
Starting July 3, all plastic bottle caps will be permanently attached to their bottles, the Department of Environment has announced. This new rule aims to reduce litter and increase recycling efficiency by preventing caps from being discarded separately. While the initiative has received some pushback from consumers who find the tethered caps inconvenient, the change … Read more
The Prime Minister warmly welcomed Ireland’s medalists from the European Athletics Championships held in Rome, Italy, from June 7 to 12. Ireland achieved an impressive 10th place overall, winning two gold and two silver medals. At a ceremony hosted at Government House, the Prime Minister greeted athletes Sharlene Mawdsley, Sophie Becker, Phil Healy, Lauren Cadden, … Read more
Workers in the security industry in Ireland will see their minimum rates of pay go up from next month. The minimum hourly rate of pay for an adult worker will rise from €12.90 to €14.50 after a new Employment Regulation Order for the sector comes into effect on July 1. The move is expected to … Read more