Tesco Ireland have confirmed that safety measures in their stores are likely to continue beyond the October 22 grand reopening. The restrictions that were set in during the pandemic are set to lift in just over a week’s time, but mask wearing in retail settings will remain compulsory. Tesco, the Irish supermarket giant has confirmed … Read more
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said he cannot guarantee the full reopening of the country on October 22 amid a spike in Covid cases in the recent days. His opinion comes following the talks with deputy chief medical officer Ronan Glynn about the ongoing situations. In the meeting, Glynn has expressed serious concerns over the increased … Read more
In a major crackdown at Mountjoy Prison, prison chiefs have seized over €130,000 worth of cocaine, heroin and a huge stash of tablets Authorities believe the haul which was discovered on Tuesday, is linked to members of the the Kinahan cartel as no other gang would have the clout to pull it all together and into … Read more
Gardaí have arrested a man in his 70s following seizure of MDMA (3,4 Methylenedioxymethamphetamine) worth €310,000 in Dublin. The banned psycho active drug was discovered from the man by the gardaí from Store Street on Monday in Dublin 1 area. He was arrested subsequently under the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking Act) 1996 and is due … Read more
Met Eireann has issued a yellow weather warning for 18 counties as fog causes threat in the country. It includes all of the counties in Munster and Leinster. Following this, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) advised drivers to take extra care while driving as the visibility will be significantly reduced. The RSA appeal to drive … Read more
The two year old Aoife Haynes Murphy has been safely located in county Dublin. Two adults have been arrested in relation to her disappearance earlier this evening. The toddler was taken from Swinford Health Centre, Co. Mayo in contravention of a court order at approximately 10:10am today, Tuesday, October 12. A man and a woman … Read more
Ireland is slowly emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic, however there is another virus starting to take hold. Norovirus, also called the winter vomiting bug, is the most common type of stomach bug in Ireland. The virus circulates commonly around Christmas time due to families and friends congregating in large numbers. However, it can be caught … Read more
Another year, yet another budget, with fresh hopes grounded on new developments and success. Considering all the elements of current Covid19 uncertainties, employment considerations, taxation matters, welfare and pensions, child care and parenting; the much-awaited Irish Budget 2022 has been announced earlier today. Paschal Donohoe opened his Budget speech with a reflection on the pandemic … Read more
Social welfare recipients will see a €5 weekly increase from January, it was confirmed on Tuesday. A full Christmas bonus is also on the way after a tough 18 months for the public during the pandemic. Public Expenditure Michael McGrath announced the news while presenting Budget 2022 the Dail this afternoon, following on from an earlier … Read more
Gardai appeal public assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a two-year-old from Co Mayo. A Child Rescue Ireland (CRI) Alert was issued on Tuesday evening regarding Aoife Haynes Murphy. According to a report by Breaking News.ie, the child was taken from Swinford Health Centre, Co Mayo at approximately 10.10am on Tuesday, in contravention of a … Read more
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced extra two services to Amsterdam from Cork Airport. Currently they already operate an up and down service between the two airports, which will be doubled from November 23, 2021. From the date a new early morning flight will service from Cork to Amsterdam as well as a return flight … Read more
In a significant development, six aircraft leasing firms including one headquartered at Ireland — the global hub for aircraft leasing — have been given licenses to operate from GIFT City in Gujarat. Officials said that seven more entities have applied for licences for starting operations. The development comes within six months of the Centre announcing … Read more
Irish youngsters aged 18-20 will get free Interrail tickets to travel Europe, The European Commission said. The commission today launched a new DiscoverEU competition for free travel rail passes to 60,000 Europeans aged from 18 to 20 years and Irish people can also apply for free tickets from today. People born between July 1st, 2001 … Read more
A delegation will be sent by the The Department of Foreign Affairs to India to lobby for the trial of the man accused of raping and murdering Donegal backpacker Danielle McLaughlin to get properly under way. The body of Danielle (28), from Buncrana, Co Donegal, was found in a field between the Agonda and Canacona beaches … Read more
A North Dublin shopping centre bringing a brand new popular sports-fashion store. The store will be opened in Omni Shopping Centre by JD Sports. Santry area will see brand new items after a long wait, but according to a JD spokesperson, there is no set date for the opening of the store as of yet. … Read more