The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Israel to stop its military offensive in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza. The court, based in The Hague, stated that the humanitarian situation in Rafah has “deteriorated further” and is now “disastrous.” This order follows an emergency request by South Africa, which accused Israel of committing … Read more
Ground Control has announced a significant expansion in Ireland, creating 150 new jobs as part of a €5 million investment. The company, which currently employs 1,100 people across the UK and Ireland, provides various services including ground maintenance, pothole filling, winter snow removal, installation of solar and EV charging points, and arboriculture. The new investment … Read more
Dublin: Team LCC triumphed in the 11th Lucan Confident Cricketers Champions Trophy, securing the title in an exciting final. The tournament, held on May 25 and 26, featured 24 teams and was the largest cricket event of the year in Ireland. LCC emerged victorious against AMC in the final match, earning a €1001 cash prize … Read more
Dublin: Israel’s ambassador to Ireland, Dana Ehrlich, has issued a warning following Ireland’s decision to recognize Palestine. Israel recalled Ehrlich for discussions in Jerusalem, emphasizing that Ireland’s pro-Palestinian stance could harm its reputation as a technical hub. Ehrlich highlighted concerns from Israeli investors in Ireland’s IT sector, hinting at potential economic repercussions. Ireland, Spain, and … Read more
In a disturbing turn of events, Green Party’s Indian-origin candidate from Lucan, Jithin Ram, faced racial harassment and assault on Sunday evening while campaigning for the upcoming local election in Dublin’s Shackleton area. Ram and his team were subjected to racial slurs and verbal abuse. The incident escalated when a man wielding a hockey stick … Read more
Ireland aims to install high-powered electric vehicle (EV) chargers every 60km along its motorway network, announced Transport Minister Eamon Ryan. The National Road EV Charging Network Plan details this ambition, encompassing high-powered motorway chargers, home and apartment charging, destination charging, and residential neighborhood charging, including new mobility hubs. Minister Ryan emphasized the plan’s ambitious targets … Read more
Dublin: Qatar Airways has confirmed that a flight from Doha to Dublin encountered severe turbulence yesterday, plummeting to 275 feet at a speed of 21,888 feet per minute. The incident left 12 passengers injured, though none of the injuries were fatal. The Boeing Dreamliner B787-9, which took off from Doha at 8:06 am, landed safely … Read more
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has been directed to immediately address the issue of drivers repeatedly renewing learner permits, as part of urgent measures to combat rising road fatalities. Approximately 30,000 drivers are currently on their third or subsequent learner permit without having ever taken a driving test, meaning many have been driving for years … Read more
In his keynote speech at the National Economic Dialogue on Monday, Taoiseach Simon Harris announced plans for further income tax cuts and a comprehensive cost-of-living package as part of Budget 2025. Harris emphasized the need for additional funding to support Ireland’s expanding population and protect the most vulnerable through proper indexing of income tax bands … Read more
Ireland observes ten public holidays annually, often commemorating significant events or prominent figures. These holidays, also known as bank holidays, see the closure of institutions, schools, banks, and partial operation of public transport. List of Public Holidays in Ireland: New Year’s Day – January 1 St. Brigid’s Day – First Monday in February or February … Read more
Dublin – Deputy Prime Minister Micheál Martin has dismissed concerns raised by health workers, organizations, and the opposition regarding Ireland’s current recruitment ban. Addressing Parliament, Martin emphasized the significant presence of foreign nurses, noting that Ireland ranks second in Europe for the number of foreign nurses. Sinn Féin spokesman Piers Doherty criticized the recruitment freeze, … Read more
Ireland’s birth rate continues to decline, with the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reporting a 5% drop in births for 2023 compared to the previous year. A total of 54,678 births were registered last year, down from 57,540 in 2022. The average age of mothers in Ireland has also risen, now standing at 33.2 years, the … Read more
In Ireland, the way people vote is a bit different from what you might be used to. Instead of simply picking one candidate, voters rank their choices in order of preference. This system, known as Proportional Representation with a Single Transferable Vote (PR–STV or PR), ensures that various voices in the community are heard and … Read more
Passengers on a recent Ryanair flight from London to Dublin may have been exposed to the measles virus, according to a warning from the Health Service Executive (HSE). The alert affects those on board flight FR123, which landed in Dublin from London Gatwick at 8:10 pm on Thursday, May 16. The HSE advises passengers to … Read more
DUBLIN: Ireland is set to enjoy a spell of hot and dry weather, with temperatures expected to approach 30°C next week. This follows a long period of unusually cold weather in Scandinavia. Before the heatwave, Ireland will experience some heavy rain. Forecasters predict that rain will start in the western regions, including Galway, on Monday … Read more