Economy grew by 3.4% last year despite Covid-19 restrictions – Central Statistics Office (CSO)

Central Statistics Office (CSO) informed that growth continued in the more globalised sectors with industry revealing a 15% upturn and the information and communication sector 14% in Ireland. The CSO figures show that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 3.4%. Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe described the growth as “remarkable” when seen in the  expectations at … Read more

Why use the COVID Tracker app

COVID Tracker is a free and easy-to-use mobile phone app that will: alert you if you have been in Close contact  with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus) keep other app users safe by alerting them if you test positive for COVID-19 give you advice on what to do if you have symptoms Where … Read more

Weetabix Food Company has become the Official Cereal of the Football Association of Ireland encouraging consumers to embrace healthy choices at breakfast.

The licensing agreement is part of a long-term partnership between Weetabix and the Football Association of Ireland with Irish supporters to be offered exclusive opportunities to watch their heroes train, win signed Ireland shirts and international match tickets in on-pack promotions across the Weetabix range. The campaign aims to drive excitement and relevance to the cereal … Read more

Not U.S., but Canada the most desirable destination for international workers – According to New Global Workforce Study from Appcast and Boston Consulting Group

Appcast, the global leader in programmatic recruitment advertising technology and services, today announced findings from part one of the 2021 “Decoding Global Talent” report compiled by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), The Network and Appcast. The first in a series of three studies, the mobility report explores how COVID-19 has impacted global attitudes and preferences toward … Read more

How India has managed to dramatically lower the spread of Covid-19 cases? American pandemic expert Yaneer Bar-Yam got the answer.

Bar-Yam, who specialises in quantitative analysis of pandemics, said underlying factors such as previous successful response efforts in pandemics, less urbanisation that limits travel and rates of community transmission, limited travel and localised tourism were all important in reducing the impact of Covid-19  . Mr.Yam found that swift government action of  restricting and regulating movement … Read more

Conceded Six sixes in an over to Pollard and took a hat-trick in the same match by Akila Dananjaya

Coolidge cricket ground  of Antigua witnessed an extraordinary  T20 match between West indies and   Sri Lanka, with extra ordinary performances from   Kieron pollard  of West Indies and Akhila Dananjaya of Srilanka. This was the very first T20 international held at the venue and first match in Caribbean’s after pandemic situation. Kieron pollard became the third batsman … Read more

A Guide for NRIs to sell their property in India.

Tax and regulations relating to the selling of house property in India are different for NRIs as compared to that of an Indian resident.  Whom to sell to? First of all, NRIs can’t sell their agricultural land, plantation property or farmhouse to another NRI or Person of Indian Origin (PIO). However, residential or commercial properties … Read more

A part of Ireland’s transport infrastructure since 1850,the Broadstone bus depot €15.2M restoration completed

  Today, Wednesday 3 March, Dublin Bus officially launched the historic Broadstone Depot, Phibsboro, following a significant investment of €15.2M, restoring the site to become a modern bus fleet maintenance facility for the capital of Ireland. A part of Ireland’s transport infrastructure since 1850, Broadstone Depot is now one of eight Dublin Bus depots and … Read more

Embassy of India (Oslo) Important Warnings

Indian embassy of Oslo, warned the public in an official statement that, its mobile and landline number was spoofed and calls are made to people asking for money under various pretexts. It warned the people that, in case of any calls received from the Embassy of India,Oslo do not pay any money to the caller … Read more

Minister Coveney announces further €5 million in humanitarian assistance for the crisis in Yemen

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, T.D., today pledged a further €5 million in humanitarian assistance from Ireland for the crisis in Yemen.  Minister Coveney made the pledge at the 2021 High‑Level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen, convened by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the Governments … Read more

The Football Association of Ireland is delighted to announce the appointment of Anthony Barry as assistant coach of the Republic of Ireland senior men’s team.

Barry is currently Chelsea first-team coach, and will join Stephen Kenny’s coaching staff ahead of the start of the FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign in March. “I’m delighted to join the Republic of Ireland coaching staff ahead of the start of the FIFA 2022 World Cup campaign,” said Anthony Barry. Anthony enjoyed a lengthy … Read more