Ireland experienced its warmest weather in almost three years on Friday when temperatures soared to 29.6 degrees Celsius in Mount Dillon, County Roscommon, according to Met Éireann. The record-breaking temperature marks both the hottest day of 2025 and the warmest June since 2018, the national meteorological service confirmed. The same Roscommon location had registered 27 … Read more
An Bord Pleanála has overturned planning permission for a new filling station at the site of the Creeslough explosion in County Donegal, where 10 people lost their lives in October 2022. The national planning appeals board reversed Donegal County Council’s February decision to grant permission to Vivo Shell Limited for redeveloping the service station and … Read more
Ireland’s solar energy capacity has surged by 49 per cent over the past year and has grown by a remarkable 160 per cent since 2023, according to new data released today. Solar Ireland reports that the country’s solar infrastructure is now helping power over 370,000 homes while preventing more than 395,000 tonnes of carbon emissions … Read more
One in three first-time buyer (FTB) homes purchased in 2024 were valued at over €400,000—three times the share recorded in 2019. That’s according to the latest Mortgage Market Profile Report from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI), which highlights a sharp rise in property prices and mortgage values over the past five years. The … Read more
Ireland is expected to experience its warmest day of 2025 today, with temperatures potentially climbing to 29 degrees Celsius in the midlands, according to Met Éireann forecasters. The national weather service has predicted a predominantly dry and warm day across the country, though some light showers are anticipated in Ulster and Leinster provinces. The highest … Read more
New Jersey real estate developer Edward Sharp Walsh has been officially sworn in as the new US Ambassador to Ireland at a White House ceremony this evening, marking the start of his tenure as the Trump administration’s representative in Dublin. Walsh was approved for the role at a ceremony attended by President Donald Trump and … Read more
Microsoft is preparing to lay off thousands of employees, with most of the cuts expected in its sales division, according to sources cited by Bloomberg. The job losses, which may also impact other departments, are expected to be announced early next month following the close of Microsoft’s fiscal year. The exact number of roles affected … Read more
New data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reveals that residential property prices in Ireland rose by 7.5 per cent in the year to April 2025. This marks a slight slowdown compared to the 7.6 per cent increase recorded the previous month, indicating a still-strong but slightly easing pace of growth. In Dublin, residential property … Read more
The hotel industry has privately expressed support for introducing a tourist tax in Ireland, provided the government demonstrates how the revenue will be used, according to Fine Gael TD James Geoghegan. Speaking about “off-the-record” briefings he has received from Dublin hotel operators, Geoghegan revealed that the accommodation sector is willing to implement a hotel room … Read more
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow fog warning for the majority of Ireland on Thursday morning, affecting visibility across Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, and Munster until 9am. Road users are being advised to exercise caution due to poor visibility conditions during the morning commute, with the fog expected to be particularly persistent along southern and … Read more
Ireland’s universities have delivered their strongest ever performance in international league tables, with all eight institutions featuring among the global top 800 for the first time and seven showing improved rankings this year. The QS World University Rankings 2026 has recognized Ireland as the “most improved” country in Europe and second most improved globally, trailing … Read more
An Irish ticket holder has claimed the largest EuroMillions jackpot in the lottery’s history, winning a staggering €250 million in tonight’s draw. The National Lottery is urging players to check their tickets online at lottery.ie or through the National Lottery app, as the winning ticket was purchased in Ireland and represents the highest prize ever … Read more
Naas in County Kildare has been named Ireland’s Best Kept Town, coming out on top in a competition that drew entries from all corners of the island. The town triumphed over strong contenders including Carrigaline in County Cork, Buncrana in County Donegal, and Derry. The announcement was made at a special ceremony held in Farmleigh … Read more
Ireland will require an additional 1,200 general practitioners to meet a projected 30% increase in demand for GP visits over the next 15 years, according to new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). The findings highlight a looming capacity crisis in primary healthcare as the country’s aging population and ongoing healthcare reforms … Read more
The Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) has urged the Government to introduce an additional €10,000 in grants for low-income households to support the purchase of electric vehicles. The recommendation particularly targets communities with limited access to public transport, where reliance on private vehicles remains high. In addition to increased grants, the CCAC is also calling … Read more