Vinu Devan 
Dublin Bus is expected to apologise today for recent service problems, blaming them on “network expansion” that put pressure on already-existing services. Billy Hann, the company’s new chief executive, will inform the Joint Oireachtas Transport Committee that “our services have occasionally fallen below our own high standards.” Hann, who took over as CEO 13 days … Read more
In Navan, County Meath, a Polish man was murdered, and a Lithuanian woman appeared in court on that charge. On Monday evening, Navan District Court heard a case involving Sandra Sandaraite (37), who has an address in the town’s Academy Street. Zbigniew Czech (47) was killed at a property on Academy Street on Saturday night. … Read more
In Galway, a brand-new bridge has been lowered into position over the River Corrib. Nearly 20 meters downstream from the Salmon Weir Bridge in the heart of the city is where the pedestrian and bicycle bridge can be found. It is a part of a brand-new transportation route that runs through the city and is … Read more
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, confirmed that payments under the 2022 Beef Data and Genomics Programmes (BDGP) have commenced. Commenting on the commencement of payments, the Minister said: “I am very pleased that payments have commenced under the really important BDGP scheme which have brought about reductions in Ireland’s greenhouse gas … Read more
A body has been removed from the wreckage of a helicopter crash in Co Kildare. The helicopter crashed into a field in Brannockstown about 5kms southeast of Kilcullen on Sunday evening. It’s understood there was heavy fog in the area yesterday. Gardai and emergency services crews remained at the scene on Monday morning and a … Read more
Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, has today announced funding of almost €700,000 to support Family Carers across the country. The initiative, under the Dormant Accounts Fund, will place a special focus on empowering Carers to avail of training and education opportunities. There has been a positive response from Carers organisations to the initiative, following … Read more
The National Emergency Coordination Group (NECG) met again this morning (Monday 12th December) to assess the national and local picture during the ongoing cold weather this week. Met Éireann has advised that temperatures will remain very low for the rest of the week, bringing a range of wintry hazards including severe frost, ice, wintry showers … Read more
A 30-year-old man was killed in a car accident in County Waterford. On Sunday afternoon at around 1.30 pm, a car driven by the man and its only occupant collided with a truck on the N25 at Newtown, Kilmacthomas. The truck driver was taken to the hospital with injuries that are thought to not be … Read more
Open banking start-up in Ireland In order to support its goals for international expansion, Circit intends to double its workforce by 2023. To hire 50 new employees over the course of the following year, the business has teamed up with the tech recruiter Martinsen Mayer. Additionally, plans to increase Circit’s product line include the recruitment … Read more
Kristen Stewart will preside over the international jury for the 2023 Berlin International Film Festival, according to the festival’s organisers. The American actor, screenwriter, and director, who appeared in the Twilight films and most recently portrayed Princess Diana in the Oscar-nominated film Spencer, will preside over the jury at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival. … Read more
A woman in her 30s has been arrested after the discovery of a man’s body in Navan, Co Meath last night. The man, who is in his 40s, was discovered on Saturday at a house on Academy Street. The woman who was arrested is being detained at the Kells Garda station in accordance with Section … Read more
Irish woman Rhiannon Adam has been chosen to take part in the first civilian mission around the Moon. The mission, known as the DearMoon project, will launch on Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship rocket the following year. In order to “give as many talented individuals as possible the opportunity to go,” Japanese billionaire entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa … Read more
More than 200 new jobs in a variety of sectors have been added, significantly boosting employment in Ireland’s Gaeltachts. This includes Aran Biomedical, a medical devices company based in an Spidéal, Co Galway that specialises in the design, development and manufacturing of medical implants. 45 new jobs are being offered by the company, which earlier … Read more
In Co. Meath, a body was discovered under mysterious circumstances. The discovery was made on Saturday afternoon in Kilbride, Ashbourne. The scene has been kept intact, and the Garda Technical Bureau will soon conduct a technical inspection. The State Pathologist’s office has been notified, and the investigation’s direction will likely be decided by the findings … Read more
France, the defending FIFA World Cup champions, defeated England 2-1 to advance to the tournament’s final four. At Al Bayt Stadium, Olivier Giroud’s goal in the 78th minute kept France on course to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962. Giroud dashed off in ecstasy as his header sailed … Read more