Elderly women killed in collision involving lorry in Cork

Following a lorry and pedestrian incident on the road in Co. Cork, a woman has passed away. On Monday at about 3.45 pm, a collision happened on Main Street in Charleville. The woman, who was in her 70s, was declared dead on the spot. No other injuries were reported, according to the Garda. The road … Read more

Water service workers to strike next month

On June 7 and 8, SIPTU members who work in local authorities around the nation that provide water services will go on strike. Water supply might be severely disrupted as a result of the movement. The issue surrounds Uisce Éireann’s acquisition of water services from municipal governments. According to SIPTU, the goal of the action … Read more

Rents rise 1% in first three months of 2023

According to a survey from real estate website Daft, market rents increased by an average of 1% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the final three months of 2022, which is the smallest increase since 2020. Between January and March, the average market rent countrywide was €1,750 per month, up from €1,387 in … Read more

US firm to invest €630m in Limerick, around 600 jobs expected

With the opening of a new R&D and production facility, US semiconductor giant Analogue Devices is significantly boosting the number of employees in Limerick. The corporation is spending €630 million to build the 45,000 square foot building at its European regional headquarters in Limerick’s Raheen Business Park. With the addition of 600 new employment from … Read more

Vodafone Ireland staffs to get 10 extra days of paid carer’s leave

Vodafone Ireland will provide employees who are taking care of a vulnerable person—not only family members—with an additional 10 days of paid leave and flexible scheduling options. According to the employer, the 10 days of leave will be used for everything from therapy appointments to hospital visits. Flexible start and finish hours and hybrid working … Read more

International Nurses Day celebrations by Cork Pravasi Malayali Association

The Cork Pravasi Malayali Association (CPMA), a prominent organisation that represents for the Malayali community in Cork, joyfully celebrated International Nurses Day 2023. The Cork Pravasi Malayali Association, an organisation well-known for its work to advance multiculturalism and harmony, did an outstanding job planning a unique and heartfelt event to recognise nurses and healthcare professionals … Read more

Free family-friendly French food and music festival coming to Dublin

This June Bank Holiday Weekend, Dublin will host a free, family-friendly French Food Festival. On Saturday, June 3 from 12 to 7 p.m., the festival will bring popular Normandy foods, beverages, and music to St. Patrick’s Park. Numerous Normandy food trucks will show up and serve delicious sweet and savoury dishes all day long, according … Read more

Govt allocates additional €700,000 in Dormant Accounts Funding for counselling, psychotherapy and therapeutic services for children

The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, announced the allocation of €700,000 in Dormant Accounts funding to 37 community and voluntary organisations. This additional funding increases counselling, psychotherapy and therapeutic services to children and young people experiencing social and economic disadvantage in communities around Ireland. It will help to address unmet … Read more

Irish fish recalled from supermarkets due to presence of illness-causing bacteria

A batch of Irish fish is being recalled due to the presence of an illness-causing bacteria.  The detection of Listeria monocytogenes has led to the removal from stores of Wrights of Howth’s Oak Smoked Farmed Irish Organic Salmon, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). Consumers have been advised not to eat the … Read more

Three people arrested after €363,000 of cannabis seized in north Dublin

Cannabis believed to be worth €363,000 was seized in Dublin, leading to the arrest of three persons. Revenue officials searched residential properties in north Dublin and discovered around 18.1kg of herbal cannabis. A man in his 20s was arrested on Wednesday and has been charged. A man and woman in their 30s were arrested on … Read more