Following three incidents within a few days that disrupted thousands of passengers’ flights, Gardai are now “fully investigating” recent drone appearances at Dublin Airport. Yesterday, flights from the airport were once again temporarily halted after a drone was spotted on the airfield, risking the security of the passengers. Thousands of passengers were delayed as a result … Read more
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin, has announced €2 million in emergency assistance to the people of Türkiye and Syria following the devastating earthquakes which struck the region. With over 2,600 people confirmed dead, many injured and more fatalities expected, search and rescue operations are continuing amidst wide-scale destruction, harsh … Read more
For the third time recently, flights had to be halted after a drone was spotted on the airfield at Dublin Airport on Monday evening. Following the latest incident, hundreds of passengers landed at Belfast or Shannon Airports. All flights that were in the air and coming toward the airport were informed of the problem by … Read more
A great opportunity awaits anyone interested in joining Dublin Zoo’s team at their upcoming recruitment open day later this month. On Saturday, February 25, there will be an open day at the zoo, which is currently hiring seasonal employees. Positions as retail assistants are available, according to the zoo. Dublin Zoo, which receives more than … Read more
A strike by French air traffic controllers has forced Ryanair to cancel a number of flights. The action begins at 5 pm on Monday (February 6th) and will last until 6 am on Wednesday (February 8th). In addition to impacting flights to and from France, Ryanair confirmed the action will also disrupt flights transiting through … Read more
The Banshees of Inisherin was one of the big winners at the 43rd London Critics’ Circle Film Awards, which were held on Sunday at the May Fair Hotel. British-Irish director Martin McDonagh’s dark comedy left the ceremony with five prizes. The film, which is about two friends going through a catastrophic breakdown in their relationship … Read more
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD and Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD today announced the publication of Education Indicators for Ireland 2022 – which presents a comprehensive set of educational indicators for the education system in Ireland. This report covers all levels of education starting with early … Read more
Ten assaults on HSE nurses and midwives are reportedly committed daily, according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organization. The INMO will inform the Oireachtas Health Committee next week that the Health and Safety Authority is not doing enough to safeguard hospital employees from an increase in violent and aggressive incidents. There have been reported … Read more
In Co. Galway, a road accident claimed the life of a man in his 20s.On the N63, in the Creeveroe, Newbridge, and Ballinasloe townlands, a single vehicle crashed yesterday at about 12.45 p.m. The man, a passenger in the vehicle, was declared dead at the scene, and his body has been transported to Portiuncula University … Read more
Ryanair has called for action by the Government over the disruption at Dublin Airport caused by drones. Over the past two days, several flights had to be diverted away from Dublin Airport after a drone was spotted close to the runway. Following the suspension of flights due to two confirmed drone sightings shortly after 2 … Read more
At the Wexford vs. Galway Allianz Hurling League Division 1 game on Saturday afternoon, the Main stand caught fire, forcing fans to leave Chadwicks Wexford Park. Fans were kept waiting outside the stadium for 15 to 20 minutes while match play was postponed by 15 minutes. Gavin O’Donovan, CEO of Wexford GAA, claimed that the … Read more
Minister of State for the Gaeltacht, Patrick O’Donovan, announced funding of €200,000 for An Ciste Spreagtha 2023. The €200,000 fund will be administered by Conradh na Gaeilge’s Seachtain na Gaeilge team to enable community groups to organise Irish-language events in their own locality as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia 2023 celebrations. Seachtain na … Read more
Irish entry for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, “We Are One,” by Dublin band Wild Youth, has been selected as the nation’s official entry. The Eurosong competition took place on Friday night on the Late Late Show with six contestants. A fellow contestant, Connolly, who placed second with her song “Midnight Summer Night,” and the Dublin band … Read more
The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has marked World Cancer Day as a new report says Ireland’s increased five-year cancer survival rates are indicative of “high-quality care”. The recently-published country profile by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for the European Cancer Inequalities Registry highlights that per capita mortality for 9 of the … Read more
Over 240 traffic jams have been reported, causing huge delays for drivers throughout Dublin. TomTom.com estimates that the capital’s current congestion level is close to 80%. As we approach the Friday rush hour, it is expected that this number will increase. After the M50 interchange, several horses were seen on the N2 heading north. A … Read more