Nationwide ban on releasing poultry takes effect today after H5N1 detected at two commercial farms A government order requiring all domestic birds including chickens to be kept indoors came into effect today following confirmation of two avian influenza outbreaks in Ireland, Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon announced. The Department of Agriculture confirmed a second H5N1 bird … Read more
Six-hour protest targeted fixed pricing policy as drivers warn against “unfair practices” More than 1,000 taxi drivers in Ireland staged a symbolic strike yesterday by boycotting Uber during the Japan-Ireland rugby international, turning off the ride-hailing app for six hours in protest against the company’s new fixed charge system. Drivers switched off the Uber app … Read more
Twenty bouts scheduled for Saturday as teams clash across multiple weight divisions Ireland will host India in an international boxing championship at the National Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, with competition beginning at 11am featuring twenty bouts across various weight classes. Irish Boxing has announced its full lineup for the contest, which will see boxers … Read more
New leadership team announced for 2025-2026 term in County Laois organization Preetha Thomas Ayyaneth has been elected President of the Indian Cultural Community Laois (ICCL) for the 2025-2026 term, leading the organization representing the Indian-origin community in County Laois. The new executive committee includes Jayakrishnan Nair as Secretary and Rajesh Alexander as Treasurer. Committee Members … Read more
Ireland secures top-ten finish against 600 teams from 190 countries at First Global Challenge in Panama An Irish team featuring Indian-origin students Joel Emmanuel and Amal Rajesh achieved a historic eighth-place finish at the First Global Challenge robotics competition in Panama City, marking Ireland’s strongest performance at the event known as the “Olympics of Robotics.” … Read more
High rent and food costs push Irish capital behind only London and Amsterdam despite falling co-working expenses Dublin has been ranked the third most expensive European city for remote workers, according to a new survey by digital bank bunq that analyzed costs including rent, groceries, transport, and dining. London topped the list as most expensive, … Read more
New rules require driving test within four years, theory retest after seven years to combat perpetual learner drivers The Irish government will eliminate the practice of indefinitely driving on learner permits without taking a test, implementing new restrictions from November 2026 that limit permit validity to four years. Under the reformed system, learner permit holders … Read more
1,500 hospitalized in October as XFG variant dominates, though overall case numbers decline from summer peak Nursing homes and hospitals across Ireland continue battling COVID-19 outbreaks, with approximately 1,500 people hospitalized during October, according to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC). While cases have declined sharply from summer levels—dropping from 600 weekly cases to 221 … Read more
Irish airline reports strong first-half performance as ticket prices rise 13% and fleet expansion continues Irish airline Ryanair has reported a 40% surge in pre-tax profits to €2.9 billion for the first half of its financial year, driven by higher ticket prices and increased passenger numbers following fleet expansion. The budget carrier transported 119 million … Read more
Holy Grail Restaurant proprietor and prominent hospitality figure passes away after gym session Biju Varavunkal, 53, owner of Holy Grail Restaurant in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, and a prominent figure in Ireland’s Indian hospitality sector, has died following a heart attack. Varavunkal, a member of the Chittanappara Varavunkal family from Pala Bharananganam, suffered the cardiac arrest … Read more
Government blueprint aims to move all major public services online, streamlining life events from education to retirement The Irish government has approved an ambitious digital transformation plan that will see all major public services available online by 2030, with implementation of a national digital wallet to simplify citizens’ interactions with the state. Public Expenditure Minister … Read more
Parents asked to weigh in on school patronage, religious ethos, and educational preferences by December 16 A large-scale national survey has begun in Irish primary schools as the government prepares for significant reforms to the education sector, with Education and Training Board Ireland urging all parents and guardians to participate before the December 16 deadline. … Read more
Workplace Relations Commission ruling exposes pattern of abuse as hundreds face similar conditions The Workplace Relations Commission has ordered a Cavan restaurant owner to pay €154,000 in compensation to a Chinese chef who was subjected to severe labor exploitation, in a case that highlights widespread abuse of migrant workers in Ireland’s hospitality sector. Xiaofeng Gao … Read more
Garda National Immigration Bureau removes undocumented residents including seven children with families The Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) has deported 52 people who were residing in Ireland without proper documentation, authorities confirmed following an operation conducted Monday. A special charter flight transported 35 men, 10 women, and seven children to Georgia as part of the … Read more
Joy Ottakompananakkal, 74, remembered by Irish Indian-origin community Joy Ottakompananakkal, 74, father of Varghese Joy and a resident of Clonee, Dublin, has passed away. Varghese Joy serves as National Coordinator of Migrant Nurses Ireland (MNI), an advocacy organization that recently warned about fraudulent recruitment agencies exploiting foreign nurses with fake job offers. He is also … Read more