Ireland offers eco-friendly water cremation for first time in Europe

Ireland will soon be able to practise water cremation, a novel method of final disposition also known as resomation. Water cremation is seen as an alternative to traditional fire cremation, and it has already gained popularity in the US and Canada due to it being a more environmentally friendly option for burial. As people prepare … Read more

Lidl announces ski range with prices starting from under a fiver

The retail giant, Lidl, announces a fantastic ski line with prices starting at just under five pounds, is scheduled to reach the shops on Monday, November 21. Lidl offers a variety of outerwear alternatives for both adults and children, including a large selection of jackets, pants, base layers, boots, and accessories. With Lidl’s selection of … Read more

Income thresholds for social housing to be increased by €5,000

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has announced that the income threshold for social housing eligibility will rise by €5,000 next year. Under the revised income thresholds, “many, many more people” would be eligible for social housing and the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP), according to Martin. The Taoiseach said that in most counties, income thresholds have not been … Read more

€11m funding announced for Dundalk training centre

The Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE) in Dundalk will receive an investment of €11 million from the government. During a visit to the centre, Minister of Further and Higher Education, Innovation, and Science Simon Harris made the announcement and confirmed that it had been given the go-ahead to name the main contractor to … Read more

Man (30s) dies, teenage girl seriously injured, in Co Kilkenny road crash

A two-vehicle traffic accident in Co. Kilkenny resulted in the death of a man and serious injuries to a teenager. The 30-year-old man was taken from the scene and transported to St Luke’s General Hospital Kilkenny, where he was later declared dead. A female teenager who was in the same vehicle was taken by air … Read more

Krispy Kreme opens new store at The Square Tallaght just in time for Christmas

American doughnut brand Krispy Kreme is opening a new store at The Square, Tallaght next month. On December 16, just in time for Christmas, the shop will start operations. Four years ago, Krispy Kreme opened its first location in Ireland in Blanchardstown. Since then, it has opened a number of locations throughout Dublin, most recently at … Read more

Lower-income households experiencing greater inflation

Households with lower incomes, those in rural areas, and those headed by people over 65 continue to experience higher inflation rates. This is largely due to the fact that these households spend a larger percentage of their income on transportation, fuel, and utility costs. Prices have increased most dramatically in these areas. According to the … Read more

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to third-level students welcomed by Minister Harris

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has welcomed the address given by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Ireland third-level students today. The Ukrainian President addressed more than 1,000 third-level students and special guests at an event in The Helix at Dublin City University this lunchtime, with a live-stream of … Read more

€11 million Dundalk capital investment and green light for next stage of DKIT project announced by Minister Harris

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has announced an €11 million investment in the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE) in Dundalk, Co Louth. Minister Harris confirmed the capital investment to expand and refurbish the centre to facilitate AMTCE. In addition, Minister Harris also confirmed Dundalk Institute of … Read more

Irish tech firm Wayflyer to lay off 70 staff in Dublin, 200 worldwide

Wayflyer, an Irish unicorn tech company, has announced plans to lay off 200 employees and reduce its global workforce by 40%. The company confirmed on Wednesday that there will be 70 layoffs in Ireland, where there are currently 220 employees. With the 200 job cuts, Wayflyer will have about 300 employees overall, a number that … Read more