Dublin City councillor Daryl Baron has called for An Garda Síochána to visit schools and warn young people against vandalism after a series of destructive incidents targeting children’s playgrounds across the city. Speaking on RTÉ Radio, Councillor Baron, chairperson of Dublin City Council’s North Central Area Committee, described vandalism at Oscar Traynor Park playground in … Read more
A large fire has caused extensive damage to several vehicles and a warehouse in an industrial park in Ballytrasna, Co Cork. The blaze broke out shortly after 11pm on Sunday night, prompting an emergency response. Gardaí remain at the scene, and fire crews continue to work to bring the situation under control. No injuries have … Read more
Allied Irish Bank (AIB) has projected continued growth for Ireland’s domestic economy, suggesting that concerns over US tariffs are beginning to ease, according to the bank’s latest Economic Outlook report. The report paints an optimistic picture of Ireland’s economic resilience, noting that the domestic economy has proven capable of recovery even amid global uncertainties. AIB … Read more
Ireland is set to experience a dramatic shift in weather conditions next week, with temperatures expected to plummet below zero degrees Celsius, according to weather experts. Forecaster Alan O’Reilly, who runs the widely-followed Carlow Weather social media page, has warned of a “big change” in conditions beginning on Wednesday. He cautioned that daytime temperatures could … Read more
Over €4.4 million worth of cannabis was seized in South Dublin and Kildare on Friday, November 14th, as part of an intelligence-led operation. Four men in their 30s were arrested in connection with the discovery. Revenue Customs intercepted 220kg of herbal cannabis valued at €4.4 million, while Gardaí recovered an additional 10.5kg of cannabis worth … Read more
Government-controlled public transport operators in Ireland have launched a major recruitment campaign for foreign bus drivers as the sector seeks to address staffing shortages. Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus are actively recruiting qualified drivers from abroad to fill vacancies across their networks, with applications open to candidates from European countries and those already residing in … Read more
Storm Claudia has battered Ireland, bringing heavy rain and flooding to multiple counties and leaving numerous homes without power. Met Éireann issued orange and yellow weather warnings for various counties on Friday and Saturday as the storm brought strong winds and intense rainfall. The alerts covered areas including Dublin and Cork, with the eastern and … Read more
Met Éireann has issued orange and yellow weather warnings across multiple counties as Ireland faces continued heavy rainfall and strong winds today and tomorrow. Orange Rain Warning An orange rain warning came into effect at 2pm today (Friday) for Dublin, Wexford and Wicklow and will remain in place until 11am tomorrow (Saturday). Authorities are warning … Read more
Dublin City Council is preparing to reduce the speed limit to 30km/h on nearly all roads throughout the city in a major traffic safety initiative. While many areas, including residential zones, already operate under this restriction, numerous roads with higher speed limits will soon be subject to the new measure. The council is set to … Read more
Met Éireann has issued multiple weather warnings for Friday and Saturday as heavy rain and strong winds are set to hit parts of the country. Dublin, Wexford, and Wicklow will be under a Status Orange rain warning from 2pm Friday until 11am Saturday, with significant rainfall and possible flooding, especially on higher ground. A Status … Read more
Parents are being urged not to buy e-scooters for children this Christmas due to a sharp rise in serious head injuries. It is illegal for anyone under 16 to ride an e-scooter on public roads, yet they have become the leading cause of traumatic brain injury among children treated at Children’s Health Ireland in Temple … Read more
Gardaí have seized around 9kg of suspected ketamine worth an estimated value of €540,000 during a search at a home in South Co Kildare. The discovery was made during a planned operation on Thursday, November 13th. A man in his 20s was arrested at the scene and is being held under Section 2 of the … Read more
Ireland shocked Portugal with a big victory in the World Cup football qualifiers on Thursday. Portugal’s super footballer Cristiano Ronaldo received a red card, and Ireland won the match for 2–0. On Thursday night at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, Troy Parrott scored both goals for Ireland in a tough and exciting game. He netted the goals … Read more
Sinn Féin has expelled a female party member after Gardaí raided her home and arrested her partner as part of an investigation into far-right extremism. The party said it was informed of the raid on Friday night and acted swiftly once the seriousness of the situation became clear. National chairman Declan Kearney said the woman … Read more
Almost all roads in Dublin city are set to have their speed limits reduced to 30km/h as part of a new safety plan by Dublin City Council. While many residential areas already follow the lower limit, the move will now extend to routes that currently have higher speeds, with bylaws being drafted and opened for … Read more