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Waterford–Dublin rail journeys hit record 1.92 million in 2025
Rail travel between Waterford and Dublin reached a new high last year, with 1.92 million passenger journeys recorded on the Intercity route. According to Iarnród Éireann, the figure marks a sharp increase from 1.74 million journeys the previous year. Record year nationwide 2025 was also a record-breaking year across the wider rail network. A total
Vertiv to create 200 new jobs in north-west Ireland as operations expand
Vertiv has announced plans to create around 200 new jobs in Ireland’s north-west region over the next six months, as part of a significant expansion of its operations. The technology manufacturer said the recruitment drive is being driven by growing global demand for its products, which support critical digital infrastructure including data centres and communication
Donegal records lowest house prices in Ireland as national property costs rise 7.6%
House prices in Ireland increased by 7.6 percent in the year to September, with Donegal remaining the most affordable county while Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown commands the highest prices, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The annual increase represents a slight acceleration from the 7.5 percent rise recorded in the year to August,
Ireland tightens immigration laws: 33 people involved in crimes deported
Ireland has deported 33 people convicted of serious offences, as part of a strengthened approach to immigration enforcement. The deportations were carried out by the Garda National Immigration Bureau. Authorities confirmed that 31 men and two women were removed from the country on a special charter flight on Sunday and returned to their home countries,
France removes airport transit visa for Indians; major student visa reforms announced
In a significant boost for Indian travellers and students, French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that Indian passport holders will no longer require an Airport Transit Visa (ATV) when passing through French airports. The decision is expected to make travel to Europe, the UK and the US smoother and potentially cheaper for lakhs of Indian
‘Psychiatry: An Industry of Death’ international exhibition opens in Dublin
The international exhibition ‘Psychiatry: An Industry of Death’ will open in Dublin on February 21, with the launch event taking place at the The Gresham Hotel on O’Connell Street Upper. Following the opening, daily guided tours will run from February 22 to 27. Organisers say the exhibition examines the history of psychiatry, focusing on alleged
‘BIBLIA 2026’ National Grand Finale to be held in Cork on February 28
The National Grand Finale of ‘BIBLIA 2026’, the annual Bible Quiz Competition organised by the Catechism Department of the Syro-Malabar Church of Ireland, will take place on Saturday, February 28. The event will be hosted at the Riverstick Community Centre in Cork, with competitions beginning at 2 pm. Twelve winning teams from different regions across
Amazon web services secures approval for three data centres in Dublin 15 after three-year wait
An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission to Amazon Web Services for three new data centres in north Dublin, three years after plans were initially submitted in December 2022. Universal Developers LLC secured approval for the facilities with a combined power load of 73MW on a 65-acre site at Cruiserath Road, Dublin 15. Fingal County
T20 World Cup: Ireland lose to Sri Lanka in opening match
Ireland cricket team began their T20 World Cup campaign with a defeat, losing by 20 runs to Sri Lanka cricket team in the opening Group B match played in Colombo on Tuesday. After winning the toss, Ireland chose to bowl first. Sri Lanka posted a competitive 163 for 6 in their 20 overs. Kusal Mendis
