A 42-year-old man, charged with the murder of his wife at their home in Cork in 2023, has gone on trial at the Central Criminal Court in Cork. Regin Parithapara Rajan is accused of killing his wife, Deepa Paruthiyezhuth Dinamani, at Cardinal Court in Wilton, Cork, on July 14th, 2023. Arraigned on Monday morning, Rajan … Read more
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has warned that tens of thousands of jobs in Ireland could be at risk if the United States implements trade tariffs in early April. In a worst-case scenario, he stated that between 50,000 and 80,000 jobs that would have been created or sustained in the economy may be lost in the … Read more
Thunders Bakery, a well-known and beloved Dublin-based chain, has announced it will be closing all its stores after 56 years of serving the community. The bakery, which first opened its doors in Drumcondra in 1969, has cited recent financial difficulties as the reason behind the decision to cease operations. Management stated that keeping the business … Read more
Central Bank Governor Gabriel Makhlouf has advised the government against rushing to ease lending rules for property developers, suggesting existing housing market interventions should be given time to take effect before implementing new ones. The Irish Independent reported that Housing Minister James Browne is considering changing fiscal rules to allow developers to spend less and … Read more
Education Minister Helen McEntee is set to introduce mandatory assessed placements in special educational needs schools for all student teachers, according to new departmental plans. The minister will formally request the Teaching Council on Monday to begin implementing this significant change to teacher training requirements. McEntee will ask the council to conduct a comprehensive survey … Read more
Popular weight loss medication Wegovy is expected to become available in Ireland from Monday, offering a new option for those struggling with obesity. Manufactured by Novo Nordisk, the same company behind the diabetes treatment Ozempic, Wegovy contains the active ingredient semaglutide. The treatment works by suppressing appetite and creating feelings of fullness, administered as a … Read more
Sarah Healy has delivered a strong performance for Ireland at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, finishing sixth in the women’s 3000m final with a time of 8:40.00. According to The Journal, The Irish athlete, who competed at the 2024 Olympics, showed impressive form against a world-class field in the prestigious indoor championship event. Ireland’s representation … Read more
Uisce Éireann has defended its communication practices with Cork’s elected representatives following criticism over its refusal to attend a special public meeting of Cork City Council about the city’s ongoing dirty water problems. The public meeting, scheduled for Thursday at City Hall, was postponed after Uisce Éireann, the HSE, and the Environmental Protection Agency all … Read more
Petrol and diesel prices remained stable in March after recent increases in previous months, according to the latest AA Ireland Fuel Survey. Petrol prices averaged €1.80 per litre, while diesel remained at €1.77 per litre. Meanwhile, electric vehicle drivers saw a further reduction in costs, with the average price of driving dropping by three cents … Read more
All flights between Dublin, Shannon, Cork, Knock, and London Heathrow have been cancelled today, impacting thousands of Irish passengers. The disruption follows a fire at a nearby electrical substation, which has led to the closure of Heathrow Airport and affected more than 1,300 flights. A transformer fire at the North Hyde electrical substation in west … Read more
Ruby Druce, recognized as Ireland’s oldest person, has passed away peacefully at the age of 109 at her niece’s home in Castlefinn, Co Donegal. Ms. Druce, who died on Thursday, had celebrated her 109th birthday on New Year’s Eve last year. Born Ruby Crawford in 1915 to parents Elizabeth and George, she became Ireland’s oldest … Read more
A Status Yellow rain warning has been issued for ten counties across Ireland, just one day after the country experienced the highest temperatures recorded so far this year. The warning comes as a stark contrast to yesterday’s summer-like conditions, when temperatures peaked at 18.8 degrees Celsius at Shannon Airport. The weather alert will take effect … Read more
A new Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) paper published today outlines potentially severe economic consequences for Ireland if the United States implements protectionist trade policies. With President Donald Trump threatening sweeping tariffs on European Union imports, both the ESRI and Central Bank are sounding alarm bells about significant negative impacts on the Irish economy. … Read more
Ford Ireland has launched an urgent safety campaign, contacting owners of certain Ford Kuga plug-in hybrid vehicles to warn them of a serious fire risk associated with charging their cars. The automobile manufacturer is advising affected Kuga plug-in hybrid owners to immediately stop charging their vehicles due to the potential for the high-voltage battery to … Read more
Two Dublin local authorities are leading a campaign to introduce a tourist tax on overnight stays, similar to those implemented in many popular tourist destinations worldwide. Fingal County Council has reached out to councils across Ireland, advocating for national legislation that would allow local authorities to collect a “transient visitor tax” from hotels, short-term rentals, … Read more