The World Happiness Report 2021 – released by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network and Finland was once again crowned as the world’s happiest country. Ireland is ranked 13th ahead of United states (14) and just behind the Australia(12) based on 2020 survey’s compared to those in 2017-2019. Finland, Iceland are the most happy nations, while Afghanistan … Read more
The Budding stars of Sapthaswara Institute of Performing Arts have bagged many prizes in Dakshina UK’s Sivarathri UK and Europe Dance Competition 2021. The hardwork of children have paid off and the institute have extended hearty congratulations to their children. The Dakshina team was very much applauded by everyone for making such a grand opportunity … Read more
Ireland wicketkeeper Gary Wilson is looking forward to becoming the head coach of North-West Warriors after retiring from the professional game on Friday.Wilson, who also takes up the post of Pathway Manager with the interprovincial side, added that he would like to be involved in the Ireland coaching set-up at a later stage, Wilson said … Read more
Taoiseach, Michéal Martin TD, and the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, have today announced €405 million in funding for fourregeneration projects in Co. Cork. The projects are being funded under ‘Call 2’ of the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF). The URDF part-funds projects aimed at enhancing urban areas to … Read more
Actor Sunil Shetty visits Ireland House to mark the commencement of services. Ireland House is the new home for the Consulate General of Ireland, Mumbai and Ireland’s Trade and Investment agencies in India – Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland. Sunil Shetty joined Team Ireland to help mark the occasion of the commencement of services from Ireland … Read more
Britain’s Health Secretary Matt Hanock said that the delay in exports of Covid vaccines from India to the UK and the retest of 1.7 million doses had resulted in a shortage in vaccine supply. He is very proud on having a partnership with the Serum Institute of India. Hanock hails the Serum Institute of India … Read more
Students and teachers told not to wear masks during leaving certificate orals. This has been told in order to enhance the effectiveness of communication. The State Examinations Commission issued that perspex sheet should be installed between the students and teachers. Oral exams will happen between March 26 and April 15 at schools. Normally an external … Read more
Minister Catherine Martin,TD has now opened the Live Performance Support Scheme 2021 for applications. This new scheme which has been widely welcomed by the sector, builds on the very successful outcomes of the previous pilot scheme which recently provided thousands of days of employment to hundreds of musicians, actors, crew and technicians when no other … Read more
Gardaí seized almost €180,000 worth of suspected cannabis herb and cocaine in Drogheda, Co Louth following a search of a vehicle last night. As part of Operation Stratus, an intelligence-led operation targeting the sale and supply of illegal drugs in Drogheda, gardaí from the divisional drugs unit and members of the Drogheda detective unit intercepted … Read more
Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, has announced the appointment of Ms Anne Carrigy and Mr Brendan Whelan to the board of the Health Service Executive (HSE). The appointments come following a Public Appointment Services (PAS) campaign for additional members to the board. Welcoming the appointments, the Minister said: “I am delighted to welcome Ms … Read more
Kidambi Srikanth was shocked by Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen as the Indian fell in the first round of All England Championships on Wednesday. Srikanth was the eighth seed in the tournament and lost 11-21, 21-15, 12-21 against Nguyen in an hour The 20-year-old put in a seriously impressive performance, defeating the world number 13 Srikanth Kidambi from India. … Read more
Register for School Transport If you are a first time user, you will need to create an online Family Portal account. If you are a returning Account Holder who is adding a new pupil, you can proceed straight to the login page. https://schooltransport.buseireann.ie/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2F Click on the links provided on the login page to create your account. … Read more
The imports from Britain have been dropped by 65% as compared to the last year. Pre- Brexit stockpiling, new customs requirements and Covid 19 restrictions are the reasons according to Orla McCarthy, the senior statistician of Central Statistics Office. The end of the Brexit transition period which brings an end to the free movement of … Read more
The European Medicines Agency had found that AstraZeneca vaccine is very effective and strong in defending the Covid 19 virus. The vaccine was temporarily banned by many European countries as people who took vaccines suffered a blood clot in their body. On that grounds, the EMA had warned the people to be more careful on … Read more
The World Health Organization reported that there was a 10% rise in new coronavirus cases globally last week, driven by surges in the Americas and Europe. WHO said in its weekly update on the status of the global outbreak published on Wednesday, the worldwide number of new COVID-19 cases peaked in early January at nearly five million cases, but … Read more