Government supports young Ukrainians in Ireland through arts and creativity

Young Ukrainians arriving in Ireland can now benefit from free artistic supports and creative activities across the country. The Creative Ireland programme is supporting events which are free of charge for children and young people and are now facilitating the full participation of young Ukrainians in a variety of ways. Many of these events are … Read more

Irish national killed in car crash in Australia

An Irish teenager has died in a horror car crash in the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident, which saw two vehicles collide shortly before 1.30am on Sunday, took place in a district about three hours from Melbourne. The 18-year-old was thrown from the car when it collided with a second vehicle. He was … Read more

More than 20,000 runners return to streets for Dublin’s VHI Women’s Mini Marathon

Over 20,000 runners from around the country returned to Dublin’s streets for the first time since 2019 to take part in VHI Women’s Mini Marathon. The annual 10km run is one of Ireland’s biggest charity sporting events and started at Dublin’s Merrion Square. The mini marathon, which is now in its 40th year, is the … Read more

One hundred days of war has put Ukraine’s health system under severe pressure: WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said Ukraine’s health system is under severe pressure after one hundred days of war. WHO has increased its presence in Ukraine and in the countries hosting displaced Ukrainians to help meet the escalating health needs. ““This war has gone on for 100 days too many, shattering lives and communities, and … Read more

Douglas woman (44) who died after car crashed into River Lee named locally

Gardaí investigating the circumstances leading up to the death of a woman who died when her car entered the River Lee. The woman, Gillian Daly, 44, from Douglas, Co Cork, died after her car entered the river at Kennedy Quay in Cork city. She had two young sons with her at the time, but they managed … Read more

Motorcylist, 40s, dies in Kilkenny crash and five others injured

A motorcyclist in his early 40s has died while five other people are injured following a road traffic collision in Co Kilkenny. Gardaí attended the scene after the fatal crash on the R712 in the townland of Blanch Field Park, Clifden, which involved a motorcycle and a car. The road was closed to allow for … Read more

Netflix Turns Dublin Street Into Film Set

A street in North Dublin was transformed into a set for a new Netflix film starring Liam Neeson. St George’s Avenue in Drumcondra, Dublin 3, was made to look like it was straight out of the 1970’s for the upcoming thriller. The film, named In the Land of Saints and Sinners, also stars Ciaran Hinds … Read more

Air Canada returns back to Dublin Airport with Non-Stop Services to Vancouver and Montreal

Dublin Airport is delighted to welcome the return of Air Canada’s passenger flights from Dublin to its West Coast hub in Vancouver yesterday. Air Canada resumed their services from Dublin-Vancouver four times a week from June 3 till September 30, And the Dublin-Montreal services started from June 2, three times a week till October 1. … Read more

Gardaí seize €4.69 million worth of cocaine in south-east Dublin

A man aged in his twenties has been arrested after gardaí seized more than €4.6 million worth of cocaine in Leopardstown in Dublin on Friday. As part of an ongoing investigation targeting serious organised criminal activity, officers stopped a vehicle in the Leopardstown and found 67 kilogrammes of cocaine, with an estimated street value of … Read more

European Transport Ministers agree to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector

EU Transport Ministers agreed on a range of legally binding measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector in the coming decade. The new measures, which are to apply to all Member States, have been negotiated over the last 12 months. With this agreement, the stage is set for negotiations with the European … Read more

Five hospitalised after five-car collision in Co Clare

Five people were taken to hospital following a five-vehicle road traffic collision in Co Clare on Friday evening. The crash happened at around 7.30 pm on the main N68 Ennis to Kilrush Road, near Caherea. Clare County Fire and Rescue Service crews from Ennis and Kilrush stations responded to the scene along with seven ambulances, … Read more

Woman trapped in submerged car in River Lee as two children rescued

Two children have been rescued while a woman is trapped after a car entered the River Lee in Cork city Yesterday.  Gardaí confirmed that two children were recovered from the water and were taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred at 8.45 pm and saw a massive response from … Read more

Afroase Biteku Leaves recalled nationwide due to pesticide fears

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a recall notice for a product sold nationwide. Product: Afroase Biteku Leaves, pack size: 500g Batch Code: 2104120146, 2107190129, 2108170055 and 2110140053; best before date: 31/12/2024 Country Of Origin: Cameroon The above batches of Afroase Biteku Leaves were recalled due to the presence of the pesticide chlorpyrifos-ethyl which … Read more

Are you a freelancer; Testilo is hiring Testers

Testlio is hiring freelance software testers based in Ireland to test a new eCom website.  Put your excellent functional testing skills into use by joining Testlio’s global network of freelancers. The hourly pay rate for this project is $20/h and payments are made weekly via PayPal or Payoneer. For more info: https://page.testlio.com/ireland-testing-project

Garda operation: 1,000 drivers hit with speeding fines in 24 hours

A 24 hours operation by Garda to crack down on speeding motorists, resulted in more than 1,000 drivers being hit with penalties and speeding fines. Operation Slowdown began at 7 am on Thursday and concluded this morning, running in support of a road safety appeal ahead of the June bank holiday weekend. The operation by … Read more