World-class cocktail festival is coming to Dublin next month

Diageo Reserve’s World Class has announced that the global World Class Cocktail Festival is coming to Ireland for the first time in 2023. The Luxury Spirits brand is bringing a series of events in over 50 bars and venues in Dublin. The World Class Festival, which runs from May 4 to May 6, will showcase some of the greatest … Read more

Drugs worth €204,000 seized by Gardaí in Dublin and Roscommon

In Dublin and Roscommon, drug seizures totaling €204,000 have been seized. Yesterday in Tallaght, 5.74 kilogrammes of herbal cannabis worth over €115,000 was discovered. A man in his 30s has been arrested and is being held at a garda station in South Dublin. In a separate seizure on Thursday, 4.5 kilogrammes of herbal cannabis worth … Read more

Lidl opens new €80m distribution centre in Mullingar

Following an €80m million investment, Lidl today inaugurated its expanded distribution facility in Mullingar, County Westmeath. The facility supported 1,000 employment during construction and will now result in the establishment of 100 new, permanent jobs. The shopping centre is a component of Lidl’s €550 million, three-year development plan, which was initially announced in 2021. “The … Read more

Female Garda arrested for drug possession at Dublin Airport

A garda in her 30s has been questioned after being caught with drugs at Dublin Airport yesterday. The Dublin-based lady was discovered to be “in possession of a small quantity of controlled drugs.” At the Ballymun Garda Station, she was interrogated before being let go without being charged. The drugs were forwarded for forensic examination. … Read more

Ballinasloe Indian Cultural Community’s ‘Easter- Vishu-Eid’ celebrates tomorrow

The Ballinasloe Indian Cultural Community (BICC) will celebrate this year’s Easter-Vishu-Eid tomorrow. A new committee has been formed by the BICC. The new committee will organise the cultural festival. The celebrations will take place at Moore Community Hall on April 22 at 4 p.m. After the cultural programs for children and adults, there will also … Read more

Almost half of employees seeking a pay increase, survey shows

A new study reveals that over half of workers have recently requested or are now requesting compensation increases from their employers. According to a poll conducted by the professional accounting group ACCA, 66% of employees have requested assistance from their employers to deal with the cost-of-living problem. 73% of the companies polled indicated they were … Read more

More than half of women in Ireland have experienced sexual violence, CSO survey

More than half of women in Ireland reported experiencing sexual violence in their lifetime, according to the Central Statistics Office. According to the CSO’s Sexual assault Survey, 40% of adults experience sexual assault at some point in their lives, with women more likely to suffer it (52%) than males (28%). In comparison to older persons, … Read more

Cork Malayalee Pravasi Association to celebrate Easter-Vishu 2023 tomorrow

The Cork Pravasi Malayali Association is all set to celebrate Easter-Vishu on Saturday, April 22 between 4 and 9 p.m. at St. Finbarr’s National Club in Togher, T12DC58. A handful of programmes, including the Catch The Beat Cinematic Dance Competition, will be held as part of the celebration.  A musical event will be presented by … Read more

Poetry Competition 2023 By South Dublin Libraries

Poetry lovers, it’s your time to shine. The competition is open only to those who stay in Dublin and the short-listed poets should attend the prize-giving at Ballyroan Library on 25th May 2023 at 6:30 pm. Criteria To Participate All submissions should be made before May 7, 2023. Maximum – 40 lines Must be original … Read more

Cryptocurrency regulations approved in EU parliament

New laws regulating bitcoin trading have received resounding support from the European Parliament. They are scheduled to go into effect in July of the next year. The new regulations aim to make crypto assets traceable in order to stop money laundering, terrorism funding, and other crimes. Major cryptocurrency service providers, who frequently leave a large … Read more

Surrogacy law should be sanctioned by summer, says minister

The new surrogacy law is anticipated to be written, debated, and enacted by the time the Dáil adjourns for the summer in July, according to the Minister for Health. The official drafting process, according to Minister Stephen Donnelly, is well underway. He said that it would often take many years to pass laws with this … Read more

May Bank Holiday weekend supermarket opening hours for Dunnes, Lidl, Tesco, SuperValu and Aldi

Over the May Bank Holiday Weekend, supermarkets are likely to see opening hour modifications. Over the long weekend, it’s possible that stores could open later, which can inconvenience some customers. Use the store’s online locator to generally verify the opening hours for specific establishments. The anticipated hours of operation for a few of Ireland’s largest … Read more

Woman arrested in Dublin in connection with prostitution and money laundering gang

A young woman has been arrested in relation to a criminal organisation that engages in money laundering, organised prostitution, and running brothels. The 20-year-old lady is being held tonight in a garda station in Dublin. She is thought to be a member of an Eastern European gang that operates a brothel and prostitution racket, Dublin … Read more

Victim stabbed to death in Dublin city hostel named locally

A suspect was being questioned by Gardai last night after a man was fatally stabbed in a homeless hostel. The victim, identified by authorities as Jamie Kavanagh, was hit repeatedly during a dispute at the facility in south inner city Dublin. According to sources, the 24-year-old was a native of South County Dublin and resided … Read more

Masks no longer mandatory in healthcare settings

The universal mandatory wearing of masks in hospitals and other healthcare areas by patients, visitors and staff comes to an end today, following recent advice from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC). The mandatory use of personal protective equipment in healthcare settings was introduced during the pandemic as part of measures to stop the spread … Read more