Key Takeaways of Budget 2022: There’s Something for Everyone – An Analysis by Shijumon Chacko

Another year, yet another budget, with fresh hopes grounded on new developments and success. Considering all the elements of current Covid19 uncertainties, employment considerations, taxation matters, welfare and pensions, child care and parenting; the much-awaited Irish Budget 2022 has been announced earlier today. Paschal Donohoe opened his Budget speech with a reflection on the pandemic … Read more

Irish actor Cillian Murphy to play lead in Nolan’s next titled ‘Oppenheimer’

Christopher Nolan has announced his next film titled ‘Oppenheimer’ with Irish actor Cillian Murphy. Murphy, who had had frequent collaborations with Nolan will be playing role of the physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer in this historical drama film. The story revolves around Robert Oppenheimer who was part of running the Los Alamos Laboratory and involved in … Read more

Scarlett Johansson settles dispute with Disney Studios over Black Widow release

Scarlett Johansson and Walt Disney Studios have reached a settlement in a dispute over the OTT release of her movie ‘Black Widow.’ Johansson sued the Studio for breaching release agreements and alleged that it had made her loss significant amount of remuneration. Black Widow had a release simultaneously in cinemas as well as the studio’s … Read more

Dunnes Stores recall product as it’s ‘unsafe’ for some shoppers

Dunnes Stores in Ireland have recalled their own brand Luxury Apple Pie as it contains undeclared ingredients which may pose as a threat to consumers with food allergies. It so happened that the tarts were accidentally mis-packed with a similar product, Dunnes Stores Pear and Almond Pie, reports the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). Despite the … Read more

New novel by 10-year-old Irish-Indian girl Gillian Charles is out! This time about aliens!

The new novel by the talented 10-year-old Indian girl Gillian Charles has been published. ‘Johnny Pumpernickel And The Earth Take Over’ is the second novel by this fourth standard student from Dublin and available on Lulu.com. The story revolves around a school boy named Johnny and the unexpected hurdles and challenges he faces while on … Read more

Ed Sheeran to tour in Ireland; Performances in Cork, Limerick and Belfast; Know the dates and ticket charges

The much-celebrated English singer Ed Sheeran will tour in Ireland and due to perform in Cork, Limerick and Belfast, it was confirmed. The European series of performances labelled the ‘Mathematics Tour’ will see the 30-year-old coming right in to the fans throughout the continent, starting soon. In Ireland, Sheeran will appear at Páirc Uí Chaoimh … Read more

DPC Ireland launches two inquiries into TikTok following data breach allegations

The Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) in Ireland has launched two inquiries into the famous video sharing and social media platform TikTok after allegations about the use of children’s personal data and transferring data to China. The Chinese owned social media giant is in spotlight due to various accusations including lack of child safety and data … Read more

The new iPhone 13 and 13 Mini is here; Long battery life, 4K, Dolby Vision HDR and what’s more?

Apple has introduced their new iPhone 13 and 13 Mini for fans out there with a wide variety of new features. The phones were unveiled on Tuesday and the company is offering a more reliable battery system which has been a concern of the users of previous models. iPhone 13 can be pre-ordered from September … Read more