Met Éireann cautions widespread rainfall will continue through Monday with strong southwesterly winds Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rain warning as widespread precipitation affects Ireland, causing flooding in western counties and foggy conditions in some areas. Heavy rain will intensify and become more widespread late tonight, accompanied by strong southwesterly winds. Overnight temperatures … Read more
First-ever group cruise by Irish Indian-origin organization marks milestone in community engagement Malayalis in City West (MIC), a prominent Indian-origin community organization in Ireland, has successfully completed a groundbreaking seven-night, eight-day cruise aboard the MSC Europa, one of Europe’s largest luxury ships, with approximately 100 members participating. The “MIC on MSC 2025” voyage, which took … Read more
Julian Agapitus, 37, who recently joined Cloverhill Prison nursing staff, remembered by community Julian Agapitus, a 37-year-old staff nurse from Kanyakumari Thoothur serving in Dublin, Ireland, has passed away, leaving the Irish-Indian community in mourning. Agapitus had recently joined Cloverhill Prison in Wheatfield, Dublin as a staff nurse after previously working at St. James’s Hospital, … Read more
XFG variant dominates as cases concentrate in older populations and urban counties Approximately 1,500 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 in Ireland throughout October, with the Health Protection Surveillance Centre reporting continued viral activity despite no ICU admissions in the final week. The last week of October saw 221 new cases, resulting in 98 hospitalizations. Encouragingly, … Read more
Average premiums hit €623 as dispute intensifies over legal fees, repair costs, and claims processes Motor insurance costs in Ireland have risen 9% over the past year, with the average premium now reaching €623 and minimum premiums climbing to €397—the highest level since 2014—according to Central Bank figures. The increases are placing additional strain on … Read more
Academic excellence, affordability, and employment prospects drive growth as enrollment approaches 10,000 Indian-origin students’ preference for Ireland has increased by 38% according to a comprehensive study conducted among students, parents, and counselors across India, bucking a broader 15% decline in India’s overall outbound student mobility in 2024. The study reveals Ireland’s remarkable transformation as an … Read more
September figures show 5,238 children among those without permanent housing Ireland’s homelessness crisis has reached a new record high, with 16,614 people living in emergency accommodation at the end of September, including 5,238 children, according to new figures from the Department of Housing. The September data shows 11,376 adults and 2,443 families were housed in … Read more
Funeral services scheduled for Saturday in Kerala as Irish community member loses father Ulahannan Philipose Philip, a native of Ayarkunnam and member of the Thoppil family, has passed away. His son Sunil resides in Ireland as part of the Irish Malayali community. The body will be brought to the family residence today, Friday, October 31, … Read more
“My Malayalam – Creative Hub” initiative aims to preserve language and cultural heritage among new generation The Waterford Malayali Association (WMA) will celebrate Kerala Piravi Day on Saturday, November 1, with the official inauguration of a Youth Club for secondary school students at the Faronshoneen Youth and Community Centre at 11am. The event, organized under … Read more
Heavy rain and strong winds threaten flooding and travel disruptions across Munster and Connacht Status Yellow rain and wind warnings are in effect for six counties today, with Met Éireann cautioning that heavy downpours could cause localized flooding, difficult travel conditions, and poor visibility. Cork and Kerry have been under a Yellow rain warning since … Read more
Massive scheme includes 90km of bus lanes, 95km of cycle tracks, and 24-hour routes across city The Irish government has officially approved BusConnects Cork, a transformative bus and cycling network upgrade valued between €2.3 billion and €3.5 billion, clearing the way for planning application submission early next year. The ambitious project, developed after extensive public … Read more
Fine Gael leader’s call for asylum system review marks U-turn from party’s traditional stance Deputy Prime Minister and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has announced the government will seriously consider reviewing Ireland’s immigration policy, marking a significant departure from his party’s traditionally welcoming stance on refugees. Harris, whose party has historically opposed calls for reducing … Read more
Indians lead foreign nationals obtaining PPS numbers as employment opportunities drive growth Indian nationals are arriving in Ireland in record numbers for work and study, contradicting false social media narratives claiming the country is hostile to Indian immigrants, according to new figures from the Department of Social Protection. Indians topped all foreign nationalities in obtaining … Read more
Two suspects sought after forced entry and theft on Ignatius Street in early morning incident Gardaí are investigating a burglary that occurred in Waterford City during the early hours of Thursday, October 23, and are appealing to the public for information. The incident took place shortly after midnight at a property on Ignatius Street, where … Read more
Tech giant reducing corporate workforce by 4% to streamline operations and fund AI investments Amazon has confirmed plans to lay off approximately 14,000 corporate employees worldwide as part of cost-cutting measures aimed at reducing management layers and funding its substantial artificial intelligence investments. The cuts will exclusively affect white-collar workers, representing about 4% of Amazon’s … Read more