Man hospitalized in machete brawl in Dublin

A brawl involving a machete in North Dublin resulted in a man being rushed to hospital last night. This fight happened on Fassaugh Avenue, Cabra at around 10pm. A number of people were involved in the scrap but fled the scene before gardai arrived. The guards acted immediately and seized a machete at the scene … Read more

Ryanair tells passengers, no alcohol to be brought in flights as bags will be searched

A number of Ryanair customers have been warned that their bags will be searched at boarding gates for alcohol. Emails sent to passengers travelling to Spain state that a number of “restrictions” will be placed on travellers before they can board the plane. These rules specifically concern alcohol, with people not allowed to carry drinks on … Read more

Do you have imagination? Then get ready to participate in Finglas Credit Union Art Competition 2021

The Finglas Credit Union has launched ‘Credit Union Art Competition 2021’ which aims at encouraging artists in the country to showcase their talent. This year’s theme for the competition is ‘Imagine.’ People can portray anything such as thoughts, hopes and dreams to their canvases, said the Union. This year’s competition encourages participants to use their … Read more

Can’t guarantee full reopening of the country on October 22nd, says Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said he cannot guarantee the full reopening of the country on October 22 amid a spike in Covid cases in the recent days. His opinion comes following the talks with deputy chief medical officer Ronan Glynn about the ongoing situations. In the meeting, Glynn has expressed serious concerns over the increased … Read more

Man attacks people with bow and arrows in Norway; At least four killed

Several people were killed and many others were injured after a man attacked people with bow arrows in Norway today. The man has since been arrested and the police department is assessing the causality. At least four people had been killed in the attacks, public broadcaster NRK and newspaper VG reported, citing unnamed sources. “We … Read more

Key Takeaways of Budget 2022: There’s Something for Everyone – An Analysis by Shijumon Chacko

Another year, yet another budget, with fresh hopes grounded on new developments and success. Considering all the elements of current Covid19 uncertainties, employment considerations, taxation matters, welfare and pensions, child care and parenting; the much-awaited Irish Budget 2022 has been announced earlier today. Paschal Donohoe opened his Budget speech with a reflection on the pandemic … Read more