Bad weather, strikes and ‘technical’ issues causing Christmas travel disruptions

Travel is disrupted in the weeks leading up to Christmas Day for a variety of reasons, including bad weather and labour unrest. When an Aer Lingus flight had to make an emergency landing at JFK International Airport in New York because of a “technical issue,” Irish passengers were among those impacted. The flight was heading … Read more

Joshua Little becomes the first Irish player to get picked in IPL auction

Joshua Little created history on Friday when he was selected by the Gujarat Titans at the IPL 2023 auction, becoming the first Irish cricketer to earn an IPL contract. Little joined the CSK team as a net bowler last season, but he left the team after being given no opportunities. On Friday, Little finally succeeded … Read more

Huge cannabis seizure in Dublin, two men arrested

Following the seizure of cannabis valued at €2.4 million by Dublin garda, four men have been detained on drug trafficking-related charges. On Thursday, just after 2 p.m., garda officers stopped two vehicles and searched a home in the south inner city area and a business in west Dublin. In the course of the operation, 120 … Read more

Hundreds of new Irish parents get free €300 welcome gift in 2023

In a pilot programme that will begin in February 2023, the government will give new parents care packages worth €300. Roderic O’Gorman, the minister for children, first revealed information about “The Little Baby Bundle” during the summer. The welcome gift will contain supplies for early communication and baby bonding, as well as items like thermometers, … Read more

‘Happy New Year’ for Irish workers as new sick pay laws set to come Into effect

Workers in Ireland are set to receive new sick pay entitlements in the New Year. Irish compliance with other European nations is the goal of the plan. All employees will receive 3 days of paid sick time starting in 2023 under the phased four-year implementation of the program. Then, in 2024, it will be five … Read more

Ireland has highest life expectancy in EU – Health dept report

According to a Department of Health report, Ireland has the highest life expectancy in the EU. The study found that the average lifespan in Ireland is 82 years. The department’s report, titled “Health in Ireland: Key Trends 2022,” compared Ireland with other countries in terms of things like population growth, life expectancy, and health status. … Read more

Popular Indian/Bangladeshi restaurant excited to open doors on Christmas Day to spread joy

A restaurant owner in Belfast who specialised in Indian and Bangladeshi food expressed his excitement about starting on Christmas Day and spreading cheer to people who might otherwise be alone. Luthfur Ahmed conveyed his delight at being able to open presents this Christmas after being prevented from doing so the year before by a coronavirus … Read more

Irish language film on Oscar shortlist

The Irish-language film, An Cailín Ciúin, has been shortlisted for an Oscar in the best international film category. One of the fifteen films shortlisted on Wednesday in Los Angeles is An Cailín Ciúin (The Quiet Girl). The final list of nominees for the 95th Academy Awards will be announced in January.  A coming-of-age drama that explores … Read more

More than 1.3 million passengers arrived in Ireland during November

Over 1.34 million passengers arrived in Ireland from abroad in November, bringing the number of foreign arrivals into the State back to pre-pandemic levels. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) reports that the number of arrivals last month was higher than in November 2021 by 70% and better than in November 2019, when 1.35 million people … Read more

Christmas week opening hours for supermarkets across the country

Families all over the country are getting ready for Christmas as it is now officially Christmas week. This week, shoppers will be stocking up on groceries and presents, which will make supermarkets all over Ireland very busy. The day before Christmas Eve is always busy for retailers as last-minute buyers rush to pick up any … Read more

Palmerstown Indian community set to celebrate ‘Christmas-New Year’ on January 2

The Palmerstown Indian community’s Christmas and New Year celebration will be held on January 2nd, starting at 3 p.m., at the Palmerstown St. Lorcan’s Boys National School Hall. It is after the pandemic, the Palmerstown Indian community is reuniting with various arts programs.The schedule is planned with a variety of entertainment programs, including couple dances, skits, … Read more

Indian-origin girl Gillian Charles steals the show in RTE’s ‘Toy Show The Musical’ with her dazzling performance

Indian-origin girl Gillian Charles vowed the audience with her stunning performance in RTE’s Toy Show the Musical. The 12-year-old girl from Dublin played a prominent role in RTE’s Toy Show The Musical. Gillian portrays Betsy in the show. The audience’s reaction has been fantastic thus far. The show features a fantastic cast of young and … Read more

Waterford Cricket Club offers online math classes for junior certificate secondary students

The Waterford Vikings Cricket Club is organizing online math classes for junior certificate secondary-level students in Ireland. This proposal was made by the Vikings Cricket Club in an effort to improve the student’s math skills. The club has selected the best teachers in India for the classes. In this time of rising living costs, Vikings … Read more