200 organ donations took place in Ireland this year; 600 people still on waiting list

There were more than 200 organ transplants carried out in Ireland in 2021, the HSE has confirmed. According to a report by the Journal, as of 29 December, 203 organ transplants were performed this year, up from 190 in 2020, and down from 274 transplants in 2019. The majority of transplants were kidney this year, … Read more

The Star of Wonder; Enjoy the Christmas video album by Indian immigrants in Ireland

As Christmas creeps around the corner, the world rejoices for the birth of our King, Jesus Christ. To kick off the celebrations, a series of events take place, including families reuniting again as one, the exchanging of gifts, watching the golden lights glisten from each household, decorating the great Christmas tree with colourful baubles and … Read more

Government to launch new free telephone booking system for first-time immigration registration appointments

To help meet the existing demand for first-time registration appointments in the Dublin region,  the Department is introducing a new Freephone telephone booking system in January to ensure those who need an appointment can access one. Further details on the Freephone system will be available on www.irishimmigration.ie when the service begins. A new online booking … Read more

Minister announces extension of immigration and international protection permissions to 31 May 2022

The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, TD, has announced a further temporary extension of immigration and international protection permissions to 31 May 2022. This applies to permissions that are due to expire between 15 January 2022 and 31 May 2022 and includes permissions that have already been extended by the previous eight temporary extensions since … Read more

Not just a Christmas tree, see the beautiful ‘Christmas Village’ created by Indian Family in Ireland

‘A bungalow with antiquity and white snow all over the roof. Next to it is a cattle shed covered with snow. Baby Jesus resting on a straw mat near the manger while Joseph and Mary stand beside. Angels and kings bowing down to the sights activate the scene.’ So the view does not end there. … Read more

Vaccine registration for children with underlying conditions begin today

Vaccine registration for children aged 5 to 11 who have underlying conditions starts from today. Children who live with people who are at high risk also can register for vaccines, the HSE has said. For registration: https://vaccine.hse.ie/ The parents can register for their children using a PPS number, an Eircode, a mobile phone number and … Read more

Cyclist (80s) dies in Dublin crash

A cyclist has died following a road crash in west Dublin. The incident took place on the Killeen Road in Ballyfermot shortly before 1pm on Monday, when a car and bicycle collided. The cyclist, a man aged in his 80s, was later pronounced dead at the scene. His body was taken to Dublin City Morgue … Read more