Ireland has joined the EU Integrated Carbon Observation System – European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ICOS-ERIC) which standardises emissions monitoring across Europe. Minister for the Environment, Climate, and Communications, Eamon Ryan has welcomed the Government’s decision to join ICOS-ERIC. This will enable the State to consolidate and develop high-quality scientific climate measurements, so that we can … Read more
The group of early-stage female entrepreneurs, who took part in the latest ACORNS programme- a rural business development scheme, doubled their combined turnover to €3.1m in just six months. The announcement was made as the call was launched today (Monday, August 8) for applications for ACORNS 8, the innovative business development programme for female entrepreneurs … Read more
The Road Safety Authority has introduced ‘Check it Fits’ in response to a frightening statistic that shows that as many as 4 out of 5 child car seats are incorrectly fitted. Incorrect fitting can result in serious injury or a fatality in the event of a collision. The service is quick, it’s easy, it’s free … Read more
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has announced that she is doubling the funding available this year for the upgrade of rural laneways and non-public roads to €22million. The funding is being provided as part of Our Rural Future, the Government’s ambitious policy for rural development. The announcement will see counties receive … Read more
The Government has launched a €65 million research fund to help Ireland become climate neutral by 2050 and address the challenges of disruptive technologies. Minister Simon Harris announced a €65 million fund to drive solutions to the green transition and to digital transformation. The National Challenge Fund consists of eight challenges, three in digital transformation … Read more
The Department of Defence invites applications for appointment to the position of Civilian Clerk, based at the locations listed below. This competition is open to all candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria. Requirements and Principal Duties of a Civilian ClerkThe nature of the work carried out by civilian clerks may vary depending on the … Read more
A man has been arrested after the body of a man in his late 20s was discovered at an apartment in north Dublin. On Achill Road in Drumcondra, the body was found in an apartment last evening. His body is still at the scene and is being kept for forensic and technical investigations. A post-mortem … Read more
A brand-new chain of Indian takeaways has opened in Dublin, serving up traditional favourites along with a wide variety of unique flavours, Dubline live reported. Thindi is located in Phibsborough, Northern Cross and Shankhill, as well as Sligo Town. Thindi promises to offer “authentic flavours” of India and is introduced by the same people that created … Read more
Two young men in their 20s were killed in separate road traffic collisions in Dublin and Cork on Saturday. Gardai in Cork were called to a crash involving a 4×4 and a car in Skibereen shortly before 10.30 p.m. The car’s driver, a male in his mid-20s, was declared dead on the spot. His body … Read more
As the warm weather is expected to begin on Sunday, Met Éireann predicts that temperatures might reach up to 26 degrees next week. Over much of Ulster, Sunday morning will be cloudy, with patchy light rain. With the exception of a few light passing showers that are widely dispersed, it is predicted to be mainly … Read more
Ireland is being heralded as having a ‘brain gain’ jobs market, with staff flocking here after the pandemic. This week’s job figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show unemployment at a record 21-year low of 4.2 percent. Employers warn there are still pockets of difficulty – but overall, we’re performing really well. Speaking to Newstalk, … Read more
Ring, an Amazon company, has announced that it will hire its first 30 employees in Ireland. From its Amazon office in Cork, the home security business will provide about 30 technical customer support roles; however, the new workers are also permitted to work from home if they so choose. By the end of the year, … Read more
The Taoiseach has released four white-tailed sea eagle chicks into the wild as part of a long-term initiative to re-establish a population of the once-extinct native bird. These white-tailed Eagle chicks arrived at Kerry Airport on Friday, July 1st this year, as part of a long-term wildlife reintroduction project. The 2022 phase of this landmark … Read more
Following an incident in Arklow, County Wicklow, on Tuesday morning, a man in his 40s is in serious condition in the hospital.Garda officials are requesting witnesses to the assault. The attack took place at a home in the Ashfield estate, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, at around 2.30 am on Tuesday, August 2. Garda were alerted of … Read more
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is urging members of the public not to feed horses and donkeys without the owner’s permission. Many of us are enjoying walks along boreens and village roads this summer and will likely get the opportunity to see horses and donkeys up close. The Department is urging people, … Read more