The doughnuts makers Krispy Kreme has announced 50% off special offer for people working at emergency services in Ireland. The workers at HSE, Garda, fire and safety, social care sector and defence forces will get 50% off on any dozen in Krispy Kreme stores across the country on Wednesdays in January. The move is to … Read more
A man in his early 20s was rushed to hospital after a single vehicle collision in Co Dublin yesterday evening. The crash happened on Vico Road which is now closed for investigations to take place. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the collision which occurred on Vico Road, Dalkey, The driver of the … Read more
Gardai appeal for public help in tracing the whereabouts of a 46-year-old woman, who has been missing from her home in Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim since Thursday 6 January. Devon Mac Gillivray is described as being 5’10” in height, of slim build with brown eyes and long, straight black hair. She is thought to be wearing … Read more
A man in his late 40s has died following a shooting incident in the early hours of this morning at a house in Ballyfermot in Dublin. The incident occurred at a house in the Thomond Road area of Ballyfermot. Gardaí said that the body was discovered having received a number of gunshot wounds. The office … Read more
The Omicron variant is spreading rapidly. What could be the people reactions on poll? The poll finds that Almost half of people believe the Covid pandemic will not be effectively over until 2023, according to the first Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks nationwide opinion poll. Apart from the Covid pandemic, housing remains the single most important issue … Read more
Gardaí have charged a 32-year-old man with the murder John O’Neill from Lisdoonvarna in Co Clare. The body of the 78-year-old widower was found at a premises in the town on Friday morning. The 32-year-old Thomas Lorigan , of no fixed residence ,was brought before a special sitting of Ennis District Court on Saturday night, … Read more
Gardaí are renewing their appeal for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Shane O’Connor, aged 17 years, missing from Newbridge, Co. Kildare, since the 6th January 2022. Shane was last seen this morning in the Tallaght, Dublin 24 area. Shane is described as being 5’ 6” in height with short brown hair and blue … Read more
Teachers and students returned to schools across the country yesterday for the first time since Christmas, but there was a high absence rate among both groups due to Covid-19. Teachers have reported an “incredibly difficult first day back” after schools reopened on Thursday following the Christmas break. Children around the country arrived at classrooms after … Read more
VIRGIN Media star Martin King’s wife Jenny McCarthy has revealed her brain tumour has returned.The photographer had a recent scan which showed the tumour was growing once again.It comes after she beat the disease back in the year 2011 after surgery to remove the tumour. However Jenny has now opened up on the new discovery, … Read more
Two male adult teenagers have been arrested in connection with an assault where 17-year-old teenager Alanna Quinn Idris and her male friend received serious injuries by four assailants. The assault took place in Ballyfermot, Dublin on 30th December around 9.30 p.m. Ms Quinn is receiving treatment at hospital and the doctors suggest she could lose … Read more
The tax receipt of state increased dramatically and the government received €68.4 billion from tax payments in 2021. This shows 20% increase from 2020. An Exchequer deficit of €7.4 billion was recorded to end-December 2021. This compares with a deficit of €12.3 billion in 2020. The almost €5 billion year-on-year improvement in the Exchequer balance … Read more
The number of people receiving Pandemic Unemployment Payments (PUP) has increased within two weeks as the Covid-19 cases surged to record high in Ireland. This week the Department of Social Protection issued weekly payments valued at €16.66 million to 66,905 people in receipt of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment. This represents an increase of 9,302 on … Read more
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced €21.5 million for 27 landmark regeneration projects in rural communities across the country. The funding, under the Rural Regeneration Development Fund (RRDF), is being invested in projects that will rejuvenate town centres, drive economic growth and footfall, combat dereliction, develop pedestrian zones … Read more
The state finances were buttressed in 2021 by a record €68.4 billion tax take that exceeded expectations, pushed by robust company and revenue tax returns because the financial system rebounded.. The exchequer is expected to record a deficit of €7.4 billion for the complete 12 months with authorities expenditure of €87.5 billion exceeding the State’s … Read more
Paramedics who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19 are to be removed from frontline duties involving direct contact with patients. A number of national Ambulance Service staff who were unvaccinated against Covid-19 have been stood down from frontline duties in recent weeks. At least six paramedics in the west of the country were informed in … Read more