Kohli’s Diwali treat leads India to thrilling last-ball win over Pakistan

A magnificent Virat Kohli innings propelled India to a thrilling victory against Pakistan. Call it a Diwali present or India’s retaliation for the 2021 T20 World Cup loss, Virat Kohli’s unbroken 82-run innings helped India to a 2022 T20 World Cup victory against Pakistan at Melbourne Cricket Ground today. Winning the toss, India put Pakistan … Read more

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak enters race to replace Liz Truss as British PM

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak has declared that he would compete for the position of British Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader to succeed Liz Truss, who resigned after only 44 days in power due to economic turmoil. “The United Kingdom is a great country but we face a profound economic crisis. That’s why I am standing … Read more

HSE unsure of numbers hired despite €15.5m spend on recruitment firms

The HSE does not know how many people have been employed as a result of the activity of private recruiting firms, which have been paid a total of €15.5 million since 2020. According to a breakdown of numbers, these companies were paid €2.88 million in 2020 and €9.78 million in 2021, with €2.6 million paid … Read more

Derry engineering company’s £2.2m expansion to create 39 jobs

Hutchinson Engineering, located in Derry, is investing £2.2 million to expand its workforce and explore international markets. The firm specialises in subcontract engineering and metal fabrication for a range of industries such as transportation, materials handling, agriculture, medical, and construction. As part of its investment, it is generating 39 new jobs, with nine of them … Read more

India vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup, Weather Update: Chances Of Rain Reduce Drastically

India and Pakistan will face off in Group 2 of the current Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup on Sunday at Melbourne Cricket Ground. India is in Group 2 of the tournament, along with Pakistan, South Africa, and Bangladesh. Following a disappointing season, India and Rohit Sharam will be hoping for better performance … Read more

Dublin man remanded over €1m drug seizure

A Dublin man has been remanded in custody after being accused of the seizure of €1 million in cocaine and heroin. Garda raided a private residence in Sandyford, south Dublin, shortly before 7.30 p.m. on Thursday. Officers seized €560,000 in heroin and €490,000 in cocaine. According to a spokesperson, the conclusion of the post-mortem will … Read more

Body of woman (30s) discovered in house in Letterkenny

Gardai have initiated an inquiry after a young woman’s body was discovered at a residence in Co Donegal. The lady, in her 30s, was discovered at a residence in Letterkenny at about 6 p.m. on Friday. Garda and emergency services both responded to the site after receiving reports of the woman’s death. The residence where … Read more

33 Ukrainian refugees unable to be accommodated last night

Thirty-three Ukrainian refugees who landed in Ireland this week were told yesterday that there was no shelter for them. At Citywest, they were all processed and granted temporary protection. According to the Department for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth, all of that who refused accommodation were single men. It said that no freshly arrived … Read more

Investigation launched after man dies from ‘unexplained injuries’ in Dublin

A man in Dublin has died after suffering “unexplained injuries.” Early on Saturday morning, around 3 a.m., a man in his early 60s was found on the Old Navan Road in Mulhuddard, Dublin 15. He was transferred to Connolly Hospital, where he was later declared dead. The results of the post-mortem examination, which will be … Read more

Ireland beat West Indies to advance T20 World Cup Super 12 stage

Ireland defeated West Indies by nine wickets in Hobart to seal their berth in the T20 World Cup Super 12s stage and knocked the former champions out. After winning the toss and electing to bat, the Windies could only manage 146 for five, with Brandon King getting an unbeaten 62. Ireland’s spinners played their part … Read more

Florence Pugh flying to Dublin next week for Irish movie premiere

Englis actress Florence Pugh will be in Dublin next week for the premiere of her new Netflix film “The Wonder.” The ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ actress plays the lead in this new Irish production based on Emma Donoghue’s novel. The premiere will take place on October 26 at Smithfield’s Lighthouse Cinema, one week before the film’s … Read more

Primary School Fire Safety Poster Competition

Dublin Fire Brigade has announced a Primary School Fire Safety Poster Competition as part of National Fire Safety Week is running from Monday 17th October to Sunday 23rd October. National Fire Safety Week is a joint venture between the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS), the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM), … Read more

Huawei to create 200 jobs at new €150m Dublin cloud hub

Huawei is expanding its operations in Ireland by opening its first European cloud centre in Dublin. The Chinese technology giant is putting €150 million into the new facility. It intends to generate 60 positions over the following two years, with a goal of reaching 200 by 2027. Sales, pre-sales, legal, tax, operational, management, and research … Read more

Government to review financial support for thousands of Ph.D. students

Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has announced a national review of state support for Ph.D. researchers. The study will begin next month and will be concluded early next year. A robust evidence base is to inform the review. The scope of the review will include: Current Ph.D. researcher supports including financial supports … Read more

Lidl Ireland becomes first employer to commit to living wage for 2023

Lidl Ireland has declared that it would be the first significant employer to commit to the current rate of €13.85 suggested by the Living Wage Technical Group for 2023. The firm will invest €7.5 million to implement this move, which will benefit 4,200 people across Ireland since all other employees presently earn more than the … Read more