In a tragic turn of events at Inch Beach in East Cork, Stephen O’Callaghan, 55, lost his life while bravely attempting to rescue swimmers in distress. The incident occurred around 2:30 PM on Friday when sea conditions suddenly worsened, putting a group of young people in danger. O’Callaghan, a resident of Ashburton Hill in St … Read more
Over 60,000 students across Ireland received their Leaving Certificate exam results on Friday. This year, students saw an average increase of 7.5 percent in their grades, due to post-marking adjustments introduced in response to the Covid pandemic’s disruption. The adjustment, along with calculated grades during the pandemic, has led to significant grade inflation. As a … Read more
Gardai have raised concerns over a significant increase in investment fraud cases, with more than €28 million stolen from victims in the past year alone. This alarming trend has shown no signs of easing, as more than €13.5 million has already been taken from unsuspecting individuals in 2024, surpassing the combined totals of 2021 and … Read more
Dublin’s busiest road, the M50, saw its toll revenue soar to a whopping €190 million in 2023, thanks to increased toll charges and higher traffic volumes. This 11% jump from 2022 comes despite a six-month delay in implementing the price hike due to cost of living concerns. Key points: Traffic on the M50 grew by … Read more
Today marks a significant milestone for over 62,700 Irish students as they eagerly await their Leaving Certificate results. This year sees the highest number of candidates ever to sit the exams, adding extra excitement to an already nerve-wracking day. Results will be available online at 10am through the Candidate Portal, with many students opting to … Read more
Cork’s skyline is about to change as plans for 350 new homes take shape in the city’s western suburbs. The Land Development Agency (LDA) is spearheading this exciting project, which promises to address the growing housing needs of Cork residents. In a significant move, the ESB has agreed to transfer a 2.7-hectare greenfield site to … Read more
Heavy rains are expected to lash several counties in Ireland tonight with Met Eireann issuing a status yellow warning in view of Storm Lilian. The warning, which will be in effect from 10pm tonight until 4am tomorrow, has been issued for Clare, Galway, Roscommon, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly and Westmeath. According to the Irish Meteorological … Read more
Dunnes Stores, a popular Irish retailer, has issued an urgent recall for three types of baby sleepsuits due to a potential choking hazard. The recall affects nearly 10,000 items sold between May and August this year. The problem? The zip slider on these sleepsuits might detach, creating a small part that babies could swallow and … Read more
A summer storm is set to sweep across the southern half of Ireland, prompting Met Éireann to issue a weather warning for 11 counties. The alert will be in effect from midnight Thursday to 6am Friday, affecting all of Munster plus Kilkenny, Carlow, Laois, Wexford, and Wicklow. Residents in these areas should prepare for “unseasonably … Read more
A passenger with measles traveled on a bus from Dublin Airport to Tipperary last Saturday, prompting health officials to issue an alert. The HSE (Health Service Executive) is warning passengers who were on the JJ Kavanagh bus number 717 from Dublin Airport to Clonmel at 4pm on August 17 to be on high alert. Key … Read more
An application has been made to the High Court seeking an injunction to prevent a site in Coolock in north Dublin from being used to house international protection applicants, RTE reported. The site, a former Crown Paints warehouse, has been the focus of significant violence and unrest recently, with several incidents leading to injuries and … Read more
In a move to keep “childhood smartphone-free”, Ireland’s Education Minister Norma Foley said she is considering introducing a ban on mobile phones in secondary schools. The minister said the government has done a “huge body of work” around mobile phones and pointed out that studies suggest that mobile phones interrupt learning in a school environment. … Read more
Vhi has announced that its health insurance premiums will be increased by an average of 3.5 per cent from the beginning of October. This is the second time that the Vhi, Ireland’s largest health insurer, has hiked its premiums this year, following a 7 per cent increase in March, affecting a total of 1.2 million … Read more
In a significant move to ease the financial burden on families, the Irish government has launched a new scheme that will provide free schoolbooks and classroom resources to over 212,000 Junior Cycle students in post-primary schools across the country. The scheme, announced by Minister for Education Norma Foley TD and Minister for Special Education and … Read more
Two vacant buildings in South County Dublin erupted in flames this evening, prompting a swift response from emergency services. The Dublin Fire Brigade is currently tackling these separate incidents, showcasing their ability to handle multiple emergencies simultaneously. In Ballyboden, a significant blaze has drawn a large response, with five fire engines and a specialized turntable … Read more