Irish GDP will grow 10% this year, forecast by the investment platform provider Davy

Ireland’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will grow 10%, forecasted the investment platform provider Davy. Earlier they had suggested that the growth would be 4.8%. The revision number is increased because of the indigenous economy’s performance which far exceeds than expected before, Davy explained. “The contraction in early 2021 was shallower than we feared, and a … Read more

9,000 availed vaccine through Walk-In centres this weekend; Registration for 12-15 age group to start on Thursday

Almost another 9,000 people availed dose 1 Covid vaccine through the Walk-In Vaccination centres this weekend, confirmed HSE Chief executive officer Paul Reid. Among them two thirds had not previously registered with HSE, Reid said on Twitter. He also said the country is in the final leg of vaccination programme. Last weekend, more than 30,000 … Read more

Almost 5,000 availed Covid vaccine through walk-in centres so far this weekend

Almost 5,000 people availed Covid vaccines so far through the walk-in vaccination centres set up by the HSE during this weekend. The centres started operation in 43 locations across the country from Friday. They all offer Pfizer vaccine without prior appointment to all people above 16 years. Through last week’s walk-in vaccination centres, more than … Read more

The Archbishop of Dublin says parishes should postpone holy communions until next month

The Archbishop of Dublin Dermot Farrell has said parishes should postpone first holy communions and confirmations until September as the government plans to revoke ban on these events by next month. The government had indicated that most of the restrictions would be eased by next month assuming these holy ceremonies too. As per the reports, … Read more

Greece continue to battle wildfire as natives and tourists evacuated on fishing boats

Wildfire in Greece continue to pose threat as many areas including Skopelos and neighbouring islands still blaze with fire. Many natives and tourists are being evacuated on ferries and fishing boats from the northern outskirts of Athens. So far two people have been killed including a firefighter. As of now firefighters are battling 15 wildfires … Read more

One metre distance compulsory for people sitting at outdoor parties, say new government guidelines

People attending outdoor parties in the country have to sit at one metre distance from each other, as per the new regulations from government. The decision comes after former Minister Katherine Zappone’s party in Dublin hotel became controversial. In the party almost 50 people were attendees including Tanaiste Leo Vradkar. Later Varadkar apologized for attending … Read more

Yellow warning for 23 counties across Ireland on the second consecutive day

Met Eireann issued a yellow warning for 23 counties in Ireland following fear over thunderstorm and heavy rain. Connacht, Ulster, north Leinster and north Munster will see heavy thundery spells and localised flooding can be expected, said Met Office. Driving conditions will turn out bad and flooding will be affected in places like Kerry, Limerick, … Read more

Sing and record national anthem; India launches new online portal to celebrate 75th Independence Day in a special way

The Ministry of Culture, Government of India has launched a new online portal to record and upload national anthem videos as part of the 75th Independence Day Celebration. Anyone can sing and record India’s national anthem through the portal https://rashtragaan.in. A compilation of the uploaded videos will be telecasted live on 15th August 2021. All … Read more