Irish actress, writer and creator Clare Dunne, has been chosen as one of 10 young actors to watch out for in the 25th-anniversary edition of European Shooting Stars. Dunne, known for her roles in Kin, Herself and Annie+ received Best Actress nominations from the Dublin Film Critics Circle Awards, The British Independent Film Awards and the Irish Film and Television … Read more
The killing of a woman who was attacked on the banks of a canal in Tullamore, County Offaly, was a “truly shocking crime”, Ireland’s Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said. “My thoughts tonight are with the family of the young woman killed in a truly shocking crime, with her friends and with her community. Please … Read more
The price of used car have risen 56 per cent on average over the last two years, In the last three months of the year, the inflation rate for used cars grew a further 7.7%, the second highest quarterly price rise since 2011, according to a report by online marketplace Donedeal. The author of this … Read more
Former British Open champion Shane Lowry is happy to honour his contract to compete in the Saudi International, despite the ongoing controversy surrounding the event. Shane Lowry said “I’m not a politician I’m a golfer”, as he safeguarded his decision to play in next month’s Saudi International. While addressing the media in advance of the … Read more
A man in his 20s has died in a road collision in east Co Clare today. Two cars collided on the R352 on the outskirts of Bodyke village at about 5.45 am, Gardai said. The driver of one of the cars, a man aged in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been … Read more
Sarah Jane Lynch, a pregnant mother who lost 10 members of her family in the Carrickmines fire said she’s living on the streets and is pleading with the council to be given a home. Sarah (25), from Bray, Co Wicklow, lost her aunts, cousins and other relatives in the horrific fire which claimed the lives of … Read more
Adding a feather in his cap, Dr George Leslie created history as the first non-Irish citizen to be appointed as a Peace Commissioner in the county. Dr Leslie received confirmation of his appointment in a letter from Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee. Speaking to the Enniscorthy Guardian, he said it’s a privilege and “great honour” for … Read more
Hybrids are now the most favored new cars on the Irish market, outselling either petrol or diesel models, according to initial registration figures for the first 10 days of the year. Sales of regular hybrids have been increased by 30% of the new car market, with plug-in hybrids making up another 9.8 %t. This compares … Read more
WHO’s top Europe official said more than 50% of continent’s population will get infected with coronavirus variant within the next six to eight weeks. There were more than 7 million new cases of the omicron variant of COVID-19 across Europe in the first week of January, more than doubling in just two weeks, the World Health Organisation … Read more
Ireland ranked 14th on the Henley and Partners’ list of most prized passports in the world. The achievement is because the country offers visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to 187 countries, the Henley and Partners said. According to a report by the Irish Times, Japan and Singapore were joint first on its passport index, while Germany … Read more
Gardaí in Dundalk investigating the disappearance of Giedre Raguckaite in May, 2018 have this morning Monday 10th January, 2022 arrested a man. He was arrested and is currently detained at a Garda station in the midlands pursuant to a warrant under Section 42, Criminal Justice Act, 2006. He can be detained for up to 24 … Read more
Gardaí and the only daughter of missing woman Bernadette Connolly (45) are seeking the public’s help to trace the whereabouts of her. Bernadette went missing from the Swords area of Dublin since Friday, 7th January 2022. Bernadette is described as being 5’ 6” in height, of slim build, with hazel eyes and long black hair. … Read more
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has issued new guidelines for people visiting nursing homes from today. According to a report by the Breaking News.ie., it says regular visitors should be advised to consider self-testing for Covid-19 twice weekly even when they have no symptoms. Also occasional visitors should be advised to consider self-testing for … Read more
Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a recall notice for Finders Foods regarding a batch of its Chicken Liver Pate due to an incorrect use-by date printed on the label. The use-by date stated on the label is 07/02/2022, however, the correct use-by date is 07/01/2022. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in … Read more
Sinn Fein remains the most popular political party in Ireland in the latest poll conducted by The Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks. The main opposition party has the support of 33% of the people, which is way ahead of the government coalition parties. Fine Gael is down two points to 23% and Fianna Fáil rose by two … Read more