Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, has announced a significant capital investment in Athlone. This key project in Athlone forms part of the first phase of projects to be advanced under the national Further Education and Training (FET) Strategic Infrastructure Upgrade Fund (SIUF). Speaking today, Minister Harris said, “Today … Read more
A new “Healthy Weight” campaign has been launched by Government in a bid to reduce the number of weight-related diseases. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and Minister for Public Health, Well Being and National Drugs Strategy Frank Feighan launched the campaign, which is developed under the Healthy Ireland Framework. Research has shown that weight gain … Read more
Procore, a leading global provider of construction management software, is set to open its new EMEA hub in Dublin, Ireland. This move demonstrates Procore’s continued commitment to the region and desire to support its expanding customer base as part of its mission to connect everyone in construction on a global platform. With the opening of … Read more
A majority of young people in Ireland are considering emigrating over fears about their future. The result of a new survey, commissioned by the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI), reveals more than seven in 10 adults aged between 18 and 24 years old are looking at the possibility of moving away from Ireland because they … Read more
Ireland defeated Australia 19-14 in the third-place playoff to win the bronze medal at the Rugby Sevens World Cup. In a riveting contest that saw Australia lead by seven points twice, Harry McNulty sprinted over for a try in the 13th minute that broke the tie. Following a disappointing 17-10 defeat to New Zealand earlier … Read more
Ireland’s men’s sevens team gave New Zealand a fierce fight but ultimately lost a devastating 17-10 semi-final match in South Africa’s Rugby World Cup Sevens. Three tries from Ngarohi McGarvey Black kept the champions’ three-in-a-row bid alive as they brought their record against Ireland to 10-0 at the Cape Town Stadium. Ireland had a chance … Read more
Integrated solutions specialists EnerMech has officially opened its first facility in Ireland, creating approximately 170 jobs over the next three years. The new jobs come off the back of a €9.2 million investment in the company’s Irish operations. Integrated solutions specialists EnerMech has opened its first facility in Ireland with plans to create up to 170 … Read more
Aer Lingus has said the connection issue that had an impact on flights has now been resolved, and the airline is taking steps to bring all of its systems back online. It said that 51 flights, mostly between Dublin and locations in Europe and the United Kingdom, had to be cancelled yesterday. Customers have been … Read more
Colin Farrell has won the best actor award at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on Saturday. Farrell received the award for his role in Martin McDonagh’s The Banshees Of Inisherin as a guy broken up with by his long-time friend. “I’m shocked to get this and thrilled,” Farrell said in a live video message … Read more
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rain alert for Ireland tomorrow. A Status Orange rain warning will be in place for Cork and Waterford from 3 am tomorrow until 3 am on Monday. The forecaster warns that “heavy rain with isolated thunderstorms may cause disruption and localised flooding”. It will also be humid and breezy … Read more
Aer Lingus has cancelled all of its flights from Dublin Airport to the UK and Europe for the rest of the day, due to a “serious” connectivity issue with the airline’s online system. In a statement the airline company said, “Due to a major incident with a network provider, our cloud-based systems enabling check-in, boarding … Read more
A specific batch of Häagen-Dazs ice cream has been recalled by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, because it contained an unauthorised pesticide. The FSAI today said the recall notice applied to Häagen-Dazs Duo Vanilla Crunch Collection; pack size: 4x95ml, with a best before date of 23/3/2023 and a country of origin of France. The … Read more
Ireland will need to at least double the number of nursing students enrolling in its higher education system over the next 20 years, according to a recent research paper for the government. Around 46% of full-time equivalent (WTE) nurses in this country received their education abroad, according to the report. As part of a World … Read more
Following a car fire in Co. Westmeath, a new born baby and a juvenile girl have died. The alarm was raised at around 4 p.m. on Friday after a car with three people inside was found on fire on a country road near Multyfarnham. A small child was taken by ambulance from the scene to … Read more
28 Berkley Lawn, Thomastown, County Kilkenny, is being available for purchase by DNG Ella Dunphy (Tel: 056 7786000). This beautiful semi-detached family home with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms is available for sale, and it is a fantastic opportunity to buy a spacious, bright, and tastefully decorated family home. This lovely home has its own … Read more