One of the biggest waste contractors in the nation, Oxigen, saw a 29% increase in pre-tax profits this year to €3.52 million. According to updated financial statements for Oxigen Environmental ULC, the company saw a rise in pre-tax profits as revenues increased by 14% to €37.72 million in the year that ended on April 3 … Read more
The Tara Building, known for its colourful exterior, is planning to celebrate its fifth birthday in style with a night of live music on Friday, November 11. Particularly among Dublin’s artistic community, The Tara Building has grown to be a cherished community centre. The location frequently hosts a variety of events, including gigs, workshops, talks, … Read more
A woman has sadly died due to her burn injuries from the house fire. Early on Thursday morning, the emergency services responded to a fire in the Clonskeagh neighborhood of south Dublin. It is understood that the gardai do not currently suspect any wrongdoing. The woman was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital, where she succumbed … Read more
The new international headquarters will serve NetApp’s international commercial, sales, and technology operations. More than 100 new employees have already been hired by NetApp in Cork, and 200 more will be added by the end of June 2023. By 2025, it hopes to have 500 employees in Cork. The company offers jobs in engineering, technology, … Read more
A man died following a workplace accident in Co Cavan yesterday afternoon. Gardaí and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) attended the scene at business premises on Kells Road in Bailieboro. A man, aged in his 50s, was pronounced dead and his body was taken to Cavan Mortuary. The HSA has launched an investigation into … Read more
Higher Education Minister Simon Harris is selling his own private high-end car after receiving a new State car from the taxpayers with a garda driver. His Audi A6 is on the market for €43,500. This week, the minister posted an advertisement for the sale to his social media pages, but it was taken down shortly after. … Read more
Biotech firm Avantor has opened a new distribution centre in Dublin to support life sciences and biopharma players in the country. The new nearly 69,000-square-foot facility is Avantor’s second in Ireland and will add to its current footprint of 76,000 square feet. The move will create 40 jobs across life sciences, tech, distribution, and supply chain. … Read more
Dublin Fire Brigade is looking to buy unwanted, outdated cars, vans, and other vehicles from Dubliners so that firefighters can practice for car crash exercises. Dublin Fire Brigade posted on Twitter: “Need to get rid of an old car? You can donate an end-of-life car to us for Road Traffic Collision training for new recruits … Read more
A man has died in a collision involving a car and a truck in Co Clare. The two-vehicle collision occurred yesterday around 2 p.m. on the R352 in Clooney, just outside Ennis. The car’s driver, a man in his 50s, was fatally injured. His body was removed from the scene to University Hospital Limerick where … Read more
Residents of a Meath village have been urged to be vigilant after several cars were stolen in a short period of time. In the three and a half hours from Sunday night to Monday morning, car thieves targeted a number of Laytown neighbourhoods. Between 9 p.m. on October 30 and 12.30 a.m. on October 31, … Read more
Stripe, the digital payments giant founded by Limerick brothers Patrick and John Collison, is to lay off 14% of its workforce globally. The business, which was valued at $95 billion (€97 billion) in its last funding round, will reduce its workforce, according to an email sent to employees on Thursday from the Collison brothers. The … Read more
If you wish to save money on Christmas shopping, you might be able to find some extra cash in your wallet by using Revolut. Customers can earn cashback when they shop at their favorite stores, including IKEA, Smyths Toys, Woodies, Arnotts, ASOS, Brown Thomas, and Amazon, using the banking app. In fact, over 1,000 brands … Read more
Gardaí have said that the man found dead in Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan on Tuesday morning suffered a head injury. The man’s body was found by a member of the public in premises in Kingscourt Road, Lossets, at about 8 am on Tuesday. Gardaí had said the results of post-mortem tests would guide the investigation. By … Read more
Gardaí in Cork city have asked for witnesses after a collision on Blarney Street injured a teenage boy. The collision happened at around 6 pm on Monday 3 October, when a car struck the teenager, who was crossing the road near St Vincent’s GAA clubhouse. The young man was taken to Cork University Hospital for … Read more
A post-mortem examination is being carried out today on a deceased man whose body was discovered in mysterious circumstances in Co Monaghan yesterday morning. The post-mortem findings will guide the garda investigation into his death. Gardai is expected to provide an update once the post-mortem is completed. The man was 25 years old and a … Read more