According to Astronomy Ireland, Mars will be visible to the naked eye tonight. Astronomy Ireland’s founder, David Moore, said that the planet will appear close to the moon tonight for a few hours. “Mars is one of the brightest ‘stars’ in the sky as it was at its closest to Earth just a few weeks … Read more
The Minister for Justice Simon Harris TD has announced an additional capital allocation of €21.5m to support significant investment in a replacement helicopter and fixed-wing plane for An Garda Síochána. Funding will be provided in 2023 to support the procurement of a longer-range and high-capacity utility helicopter fully equipped with Garda mission equipment. It will … Read more
Tesco in Mahon Point Shopping Centre on the outskirts of Cork City has been revealed as the seller of the top-prize winning ticket for the New Year’s Eve Millionaire Raffle. The lucky winner, who purchased their ticket on Sunday, December 18, won €1 million in the National Lottery draw. Players in Cork are being urged … Read more
Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth today welcomed the introduction of new subsidy rates under the National Childcare Scheme, which is set to substantially reduce out-of-pocket costs for early learning and childcare for thousands of families across the country. From 2 January, the minimum hourly subsidy under the National Childcare Scheme … Read more
Up until the end of the previous year, there were more and more Ukrainian students enrolling in Irish schools; there are now nearly 13,800 students from this country studying there. The Department of Education has confirmed that 13,753 Ukrainian students were enrolled in Irish schools, as of December 22. Out of that figure, 8,823 of … Read more
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science Simon Harris has announced that college maintenance grants for third-level students will increase from today. The changes, which were agreed upon as part of Budget 2023, will see the Special and Band 1 maintenance grant rates increase by 14%, and all other maintenance grant rates … Read more
Ireland’s first baby of the new year is reported to have been born at the National Maternity Hospital (NMH) at Holles Street in Dublin, just minutes into 2023. Baby boy Harry Denis McDevitt was born at 12.03 am at NMH and weighs 3.745 kilograms. Mum Lynn McDevitt from Terenure, Dublin brought Harry into the world … Read more
Bruna Fonseca is the name of the woman who was discovered dead in a home in Cork City early on Sunday. A man in his 20s was previously detained in connection with the incident, and the body of the 28-year-old was later found inside the residence on Liberty Street. On Sunday night, the Garda said … Read more
The Minister for Housing, Local Government, and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, has announced that new income eligibility limits for social housing have taken effect. From 1 January 2023, social housing income eligibility thresholds in Local Authorities across the country have been increased by €5,000. Commenting Minister O’Brien said: “It’s been over a decade since any changes … Read more
The body of a woman was discovered in a Cork apartment this morning, and the Garda in Cork are investigating her death. A man has been arrested.A property in Cork City’s Liberty Street was where the discovery was made at around 6.30 in the morning. After garda and other emergency services were alerted to the … Read more
The Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath TD, reminds taxpayers that the personal tax package announced in Budget 2023, takes effect from today Sunday, 1 January 2023. Speaking today, Minister McGrath said, “The Government is acutely aware of the cost of living pressures being experienced by people right across the country. As part of our response … Read more
Over 2.2 million households, including pay-as-you-go customers, will receive the next €200 (including VAT) electricity credit payment from today. Depending on a household’s individual billing cycle, people will see the credit during January or February. This is the second of three €200 (inclusive of VAT) electricity credits announced as part of a suite of measures … Read more
Statistics from the Road Safety Authority show that there was a 13% increase in road deaths last year. In 2022, 155 people died in 149 road accidents, up from 137 deaths in 124 accidents the year before, according to provisional figures from the RSA. The figures show that 41 pedestrians died on Irish roads last year, … Read more
The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, announced that over €1 billion in Social Protection increases are to go into effect next week. The improvements, secured as part of Budget 2023, provide for a range of supports for pensioners, carers, people with disabilities, and low-income families. Minister Humphreys announced the changes, which include a €12 … Read more
Another year is at an end, and although some people will be happy to ring in the New Year at home, others will be going out on the town.A listing of some of the diverse events that are taking place across the country is provided below. Dublin New Year’s Festival Dublin at North Wall Quay is the stand-out event. A family-friendly celebration kicks off at 4pm and wraps up at 7. There is music from Gavin James, Lyra and … Read more