A man in his 20s has been arrested after Revenue Customs Officers seized 30kg of cannabis worth an estimated €600,000 at Shannon Airport on Wednesday. The discovery was made during a routine operation by customs officials. The man was arrested by gardaí and is being detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) … Read more
Dublin has been confirmed as one of the host cities for Euro 2028, with seven matches set to take place at the Aviva Stadium. The games will include five group-stage fixtures, one round-of-16 match, and a quarter-final. In total, 51 matches will be played across nine venues in the UK and Ireland over 31 days. … 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
Two viable pipe bombs were discovered during an overnight security alert in the Skeoge area of Derry in Northern Ireland. Police received a report shortly after 12:30am on Thursday about suspicious devices in the Glenabbey Close and Beraghvale area, prompting a major safety operation and the evacuation of nearly two dozen homes. Ammunition technical officers … Read more
Housing Minister James Brown has voiced confidence that the government’s new housing plan will reduce homelessness numbers as he outlined key elements of the initiative ahead of its official announcement this week. Speaking to media, Brown explained that the comprehensive plan includes targeted measures to address homelessness and increased funding for the Land Development Agency, … Read more
Ireland has failed to meet its emissions reduction target under the first carbon budget cycle, overshooting the limit by approximately 10 million tonnes, according to the Climate Change Advisory Council. The first carbon budget, covering 2021 to 2025, set a legally binding ceiling of 295 million tonnes of emissions. The Council’s latest review confirms the … Read more
A man in his 20s has been seriously injured following a violent incident at St Cuthbert’s Court in Clondalkin, Co Dublin, early Wednesday morning. Gardaí, the Armed Support Unit, and emergency services responded to reports of two armed men involved in a disturbance shortly after 6:15 am. On arrival, officers discovered a man with serious … Read more
Gardaí have arrested 29 people as part of Operation Proscilla, a targeted crackdown on shoplifting activities across Dublin. The suspects, comprising 25 men and four women, face a range of charges including theft, handling stolen goods, criminal damage and assault on retail staff. All 29 individuals are due to appear in court this morning. The … Read more
Ireland’s next national census will take place on May 9, 2027, with the government set to sign a memorandum of understanding today confirming the date. For the first time in the country’s history, residents will have the option to complete their census forms online, marking a significant modernization of the data collection process. However, traditional … Read more
Authorities have approved planning permission for the construction of Ireland’s first National Cricket Stadium at the Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin, marking a significant milestone for the sport in the country. Final approval was granted yesterday for the first phase of construction work on the stadium, which will be developed in two stages. The initial … Read more
Ryanair has unveiled plans to launch four new international routes from Shannon Airport, marking the airline’s largest ever operation from the Clare-based facility. The budget carrier will introduce flights to Rome, Warsaw, Poznan and Madrid as part of a $400 million investment program, with services commencing in 2026. Flights to Rome and Poznan will begin … Read more
A middle-aged man is recovering in hospital following a stabbing incident in Dublin’s city centre during the early hours of this morning. The victim, a man in his 50s, was attacked on South Great George’s Street at approximately 12.30am. He was immediately transported to St James’s Hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment. Medical staff … Read more
Met Éireann has issued yellow weather warnings for eight counties across Ireland today, with forecasters predicting heavy rainfall that could cause significant disruptions. The national weather service initially issued alerts for Cork and Kerry, with the warning taking effect from midnight last night and remaining in place until 2 pm this afternoon. A separate yellow … Read more
Independent candidate who won landslide victory pledges presidency focused on listening, peace, and climate action Catherine Connolly will be sworn in as Ireland’s 10th President today during a ceremony at Dublin Castle, following her comprehensive election victory as an independent candidate. The former psychologist and barrister, who secured nearly 70% of votes in early tallies, … Read more
WX Charts shows cold front approaching Ireland with wintry conditions possible November 15-16 Ireland may experience an early taste of winter next week, with weather forecasters predicting the first signs of wintry conditions and potential snow as soon as November 15-16. Following last week’s widespread rainfall across the country, WX Charts forecasting service has identified … Read more