A man aged in his 50s has died following a house fire in Dublin in the early hours of Monday morning. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the fire at approximately 2.30 am. A house fire that occurred in Dublin early on Monday morning claimed the life of a man in his 50s. … Read more
The government has urgently advised the elderly and fragile to drink plenty of fluids, remain ventilated, and avoid direct sunlight amid the searing heat. The Minister for Mental Health and Older People Mary Butler has warned older people to exercise extra caution during the current heat wave. Ms. Butler has cautioned that individuals over the … Read more
The government has agreed to a joint proposal from the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, for Ireland to avail of the option to temporarily suspend the operation of the Council of Europe Agreement on the Abolition of Visas for Refugees (Council of Europe) for a period of … Read more
Ireland has had its hottest day in 135 years,, with the Met Éireann measuring site at Phoenix Park topping out at 33°C at 3pm. The only higher temperature ever recorded was 33.3°C in June 1887 at Kilkenny Castle. Although it has been questioned recently, Met Éireann has stated that this temperature is still Ireland’s record. Thus, … Read more
First-time buyers who cannot afford newly built homes or apartments can from today apply for the Government’s €400 million shared equity scheme. The €400m ‘First Home’, a new scheme set up to make it easier for First-Time Buyers to afford a new build home as part of the Government’s Housing for All strategy. To qualify … Read more
A new Junior Cert curriculum will see lessons about pornography given in the classroom for the first time in Ireland, following a major review of Relationships and Sexuality Education. A revamp for the teaching of young teenagers, to be published today, could prove controversial among some parents. The draft curriculum will tackle pornography, with reference to the … Read more
The man reportedly fell from a boat in the bay off Kilorglin last evening, according to the Gardai. There were attempts to locate and save the man, but they failed. The incident took place in the Cromane fishing village not far from the well-known Jack’s Seafood restaurant. A Garda spokesperson said: “At approximately 10 pm … Read more
Days after IPL founder Lalit Modi revealed that he is dating actress Sushmita Sen, she published a message on her social media account discussing people’s “grand opinions and deep knowledge” about her “life and character.” Sushmita responded on Instagram to those who call her a “gold digger,” claiming she prefers diamonds that she purchases for … Read more
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, following an assault that took place on the Shakey Bridge on Sunday afternoon and left a teenager seriously hurt. A male juvenile was injured in the event, which happened at 4:30 on Sunday afternoon, and the injuries are thought to be significant but not life-threatening. The victim, said to be … Read more
India’s PV Sindhu beat China’s Wang Zhi Yi 21-9, 11-21, and 21-15 to claim her maiden title in Singapore and her third title in 2022 after wins in the Korea Open and Swiss Open. Sindhu won the first game 21-9 in a dominating fashion but Wang Zhi gained the second game. In the final game, … Read more
For the first time in 20 years, the euro has fallen below the dollar as the war in Ukraine pushes the single currency down. The euro down about 12% since the start of the year. Fears of the recession on the continent abound, stoked by high inflation and energy supply uncertainty caused by Russia’s invasion … Read more
A man in his 60s has died after getting into difficulty while swimming in Portarlington, Co Laois. The incident happened on Saturday at around 3.30 pm at Derryounce Lake. The man was taken from the water and brought to Portlaoise General Hospital, but was pronounced dead a short time later. Gardaí are treating death as … Read more
Regulatory technology solutions provider FinTrU announced the creation of three hundred jobs in Co. Donegal over the next five years. The company, which has its headquarters in Belfast, plans to establish a European delivery centre in Letterkenny. The company, which specialises in KYC, compliance, legal, risk and control, and operations, designs technology-enabled solutions for investment … Read more
The Grassland Farmer of the year competition for 2022 was officially launched on Friday, July 15 in Johnstown Castle Estate by Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue. This is the sixth year of the competition which recognises farmers who are achieving high levels of grass utilisation in a sustainable manner. The Grassland … Read more
A man acquitted over the bombing of a 1985 Air India flight from Montreal to Mumbai has been killed in Canada, in what police believe was a targeted shooting. A man acquitted in a terrorist bombing that killed 331 people aboard an Air India flight in 1985 was killed Thursday in Canada, in what Canadian police described … Read more