In relation to yesterday’s cash seizure in Dublin of €94,400, a man has been charged. Following a search of a home in Finglas yesterday evening, the cash was taken into custody. Separate bundles of cash were found all over the place by Garda in Finglas attached to the Divisional Drugs Unit with the help of … Read more
For kids with special needs and their families, the University of Galway hosted a very magical Santa’s Grotto on Saturday. The event’s organisers, from the university’s School of Psychology, note that while many families take an annual trip to see Santa Claus for granted, children with developmental disabilities may find it challenging to visit Santa … Read more
Hugh Lane Gallery and Create are delighted to announce Indian-origin filmmaker Jijo Sebastian as the successful recipient of this commission for 2022–2024. Jijo Sebastian is a collaborative filmmaker with more than ten years of experience in participatory, collaborative, and transcultural filmmaking in community-based contexts. He was awarded an Artist in the Community Scheme Project Realisation Award … Read more
The government of Ireland will permit all non-nationals holding expired residence permits (IRPs) with pending renewal permissions to travel to the country with expired permissions. These measures will allow eligible non-nationals to continue to travel to Ireland until 31 January 2023 with expired permissions, so long as proof of renewal can be demonstrated through an OREG number. … Read more
This week, a group of brave runners braved snowfall and subfreezing temperatures to participate in the Antarctic Ice Marathon, which was won by Irishman Sean Tobin, who, according to the race’s organisers, set a record time for the continent. T More than 60 competitors from 20 different countries participated in the 17th competition of its … Read more
Gardai have urged people to use caution when using their smartphones this Christmas because the number of theft and fraud offences involving mobile apps is increasing. A new phone will be given as a gift to many people around Christmas. Garda have cautioned individuals to use their new device in public places with care. Applications … Read more
Following a vote in the Dáil, Leo Varadkar will succeed Micheál Martin as Taoiseach today. Mr. Martin will submit his resignation to President Michael D. Higgins this morning. These changes of roles at the top of Government are in keeping with the agreement underpinning the coalition. The Dáil is expected to vote to nominate Mr. … Read more
Callan Bacon Ltd. is recalling Irish Ham Fillets with specific barcodes due to incorrect boiling instructions detailed on the label. The implicated Ham Fillets were sold in Lidl stores. Lidl’s Smoked 100% Irish Ham Fillet and Unsmoked 100% Irish Ham Fillet in a 3kg pack size and the approval number IE 528 EC have been … Read more
A major expansion of its operations in Ireland has been announced by the Irish-owned company Hanley Energy, which has its European headquarters in Meath. The plans call for hiring 225 people, opening a new manufacturing facility in Monaghan, and expanding the company’s current location in Dundalk, County Louth. Along with highly skilled engineers in the … Read more
Since last night was the “coldest of winter so far,” Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow ice warning for Ireland. According to the forecast, there will be icy conditions in many places today and tonight, and untreated roads and paths could be dangerous in some spots. The alert will go into effect at noon … Read more
An elderly pedestrian has been killed yesterday evening in Co. Offaly after being hit by a car. The incident happened in Tullamore at around 7:45 p.m. on the R420. The 80-year-old pedestrian was declared dead at the scene. Since then, his body has been transported to Tullamore’s Midlands Regional Hospital. There were no other reported … Read more
The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has announced the expansion of the free contraception scheme to include women aged 26, from 1 January 2023. The free contraception scheme for women aged 17 to 25 was launched on 14 September 2022. The scheme is currently open to women aged 17 to 25 who are ordinarily resident … Read more
The Dublin Film Critics Circle has named the movie “An Cailn Ciin” as the year’s best film. The award was given to an Irish movie for the first time in the organization’s 14-year history. ‘An Cailín Ciúin’, based on the short story “Foster” by Claire Keegan, has amassed over €1 million at the Irish and … Read more
Five new routes from Cork Airport have been announced by Ryanair for the summer of 2023. With new services to La Rochelle, Rome, Seville, Venice Treviso, and the East Midlands, it will operate 29 routes out of Cork. In the summer, the airline will offer 270 weekly flights to and from Cork, a 20% increase … Read more
An Irish soldier on a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has been shot and killed and a second is in critical condition after a “hostile” crowd surrounded their armoured vehicle, Ireland’s defence minister has said. The soldiers, part of the UN Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL), were on what Simon Coveney, who is also … Read more