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Naas crowned Ireland’s best kept town in national competition
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
ICS Medical Devices to create 72 new jobs in Galway by 2028
ICS Medical Devices has announced plans to create 72 new jobs by 2028 at its catheter design and manufacturing facility in Galway. The new roles will span engineering, human resources, manufacturing, and quality departments. Founded in 2019, the company has secured €1.5 million in funding through several Enterprise Ireland supports, which will directly contribute to
Bank of Ireland commits to financing 30,000 new homes across Ireland
Bank of Ireland Group has increased its housing development financing target to 30,000 homes as the lender steps up efforts to address Ireland’s ongoing housing crisis. The bank is currently supporting the construction of more than 24,000 homes across all housing types on 220 sites in 22 counties, representing a significant increase from the 21,000
Survey reveals most people in Ireland support welcoming immigrants
A recent survey revealed that around 64 per cent of people believe that Ireland should welcome individuals who move to the country in search of a better life for themselves or their families. However, 18 per cent of those surveyed disagree with this stance. The survey, conducted by Ireland Thinks for the Migrant Rights Centre
Air India flight crashes in Ahmedabad with no survivors expected among 242 on board
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operating as Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London’s Gatwick Airport crashed shortly after takeoff this afternoon, killing all 242 people on board, according to local authorities. The plane was carrying 242 people including 169 Indians and 53 Britons, Air India confirmed. The aircraft was carrying 232 passengers and 10
Historic €250 million EuroMillions prize won by Irish ticket holder
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
Revolut launches instant access savings for under-18s, offering up to 2.5% interest
Revolut has introduced instant access savings accounts for users of its ‘Revolut <18’ app, tailored for children aged 6–17 and linked to a parent or guardian’s main account. This new feature is designed to help young users grow their pocket money by earning daily interest—just like adult accounts—with no cap on how much interest they
Skype shuts down after two decades as Microsoft focuses on Teams
Microsoft has officially discontinued Skype today, ending a 21-year run for the pioneering video communication service that once dominated internet calling. The technology giant, which acquired Skype in 2009, announced the closure in February as part of its strategy to consolidate video communication services around Microsoft Teams, its business-oriented collaboration platform that has gained substantial
Ireland’s young footballers secure maiden World Cup spot in dramatic qualification
In a momentous achievement for Irish football, the Republic of Ireland’s Under-17 national team has qualified for the 2025 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, marking the first time the men’s youth squad has reached this prestigious tournament. Manager Colin O’Brien’s talented young squad sealed their historic qualification through a compelling performance in the UEFA European
