Artists, musicians, writers, members of cultural and creative community organisations, and government agencies North and South will come together today (Thursday 13 October 2022) in Mandela Hall in Belfast to discuss shared challenges and opportunities facing the arts and cultural sector across the island. Arts and Culture on a Shared Island is the twelfth event … Read more
According to new research released by Threshold, the national housing charity, and the Citizen’s Information Board found that tenancy termination is the most common issue for private renters, with vulnerable clients on fixed incomes most likely to be negatively impacted. Rent rises were also a major concern for renters, particularly those receiving housing assistance, having children, … Read more
Shannon Airport has announced a daily United Airlines flight to Chicago for the summer of 2023. United Airlines has announced a new daily nonstop seasonal service from Chicago to Shannon beginning next summer. The new service will begin on May 26th, 2023, with daily departures from Shannon at 9.30 am on a Boeing 757-200 aircraft … Read more
A man in his 20s, who was a rear-seat passenger, was killed in a road traffic collision that occurred yesterday evening outside Kenmare, Co. Kerry. A two-car collision occurred on the N70 near Dromquinna, Kenmare, Co Kerry, at 5.50 p.m. His body has been taken from the scene to University Hospital Kerry where a post-mortem … Read more
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has today announced funding of over €12.5 million for the upgrade and development of almost 600 Community Centres nationwide. The new Community Centre Investment Fund (CCIF) will support groups in every county to carry out refurbishments and improvements of their local community facility. Grants of up … Read more
The Government has approved the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Bill for those who were resident in mother-and-baby institutions. The Payment Scheme will provide financial payments and an enhanced medical card in acknowledgement of suffering experienced while resident in Mother and Baby and County Home Institutions. The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, … Read more
The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, has secured Government approval to extend the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme, on an exceptional basis, to provide humanitarian aid and support to those living in properties directly affected by the tragic explosion in Creeslough in Donegal. Ten people died after an explosion at a service station in Creeslough on … Read more
The Republic of Ireland will compete in the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time next year following a historic 1-0 victory over Scotland in their do-or-die qualifying match on Tuesday night in Hampden Park. Amber Barrett of Donegal scored the winning goal in the 72nd minute, striking low into the bottom corner. The … Read more
The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and the Media announced the awarding of 27 grants for artists through the new Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme. These are not additional grants, rather a total of 2,000 places are available on the scheme and 27 grantees declined the offer to participate making 27 … Read more
Film in the Irish language An Cailn Ciin has earned more than €1 million at the Irish-UK box office, according to official figures. The film, which tells the tale of a little girl named Cáit and her transforming visit to foster parents, has been playing in Irish and British theatres since its May premiere. It … Read more
According to the Tánaiste, the Government does not anticipate any oil supply issues, as Ireland has around three months’ supply. However, Leo Varadkar stated that Ireland lacks sufficient gas storage, making the country “vulnerable.” Energy Minister Eamon Ryan is bringing plans to Cabinet today that would allow the government to distribute oil in the case … Read more
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly is bringing the Health Service Executive’s Winter Plan to Cabinet today, with the objective of boosting capacity in public hospitals while also using services in the private sector. The HSE will provide individual plans to each of Ireland’s 29 emergency departments in order to prepare them for the winter months. … Read more
Cigarettes and tobacco worth around €1.36 million were seized during a series of raids in Dublin’s Tallaght area. The search operation was carried out yesterday morning and involved officers from the Tallaght Drug Divisional Unit and the Garda Dog Unit. Following the searches, the seized items were later handed over to staff from Revenue’s Custom … Read more
The overall number of second-hand houses for sale has decreased by 26% since before the pandemic, according to new figures from real estate group Sherry Fitzgerald. According to the estimates, there were 15,300 houses for sale in July 2022, accounting for 0.8% of the country’s total housing stock. This is a decrease of 7,900 properties … Read more
Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, has announced the commencement of an important review of home visiting services for families with babies and young children in Ireland. The UNITES project will be undertaken by a team at Maynooth University’s Centre for Mental Health and Community Research (Department of Psychology and Social … Read more