New electric car registrations in Ireland have surged by 34% in the first seven months of 2025, with 17,075 electric vehicles licensed compared to 12,765 in the same period last year, according to new Central Statistics Office figures. The monthly comparison shows even stronger growth, with July 2025 recording a 64% increase in electric vehicle … Read more
Irish Rail has announced additional train services for this weekend’s highly anticipated Oasis concerts at Croke Park, with extra early morning arrivals and late-night departures to help fans travel from across the country. The rail operator has scheduled additional services to both Heuston and Connolly stations on concert mornings, with trains departing from Cork, Galway, … Read more
Ireland has climbed to seventh place among eurozone countries for mortgage costs, despite experiencing falling interest rates, according to new Central Bank statistics that highlight the persistent challenge of expensive home lending in the Irish market. The average interest rate on new Irish mortgage agreements reached 3.6% at the end of June, compared to the … Read more
Revenue officers have seized 200 fake Labubu dolls as part of extensive operations across Dublin, the Midlands and Rosslare Europort that netted contraband worth over €289,000 last week. The counterfeit plushies, valued at €4,000, were among a significant haul of illegal goods that included drugs, untaxed alcohol and tobacco, and other fake merchandise. The furry … Read more
Ireland has confirmed its first sighting of an Asian hornet, prompting the establishment of a government taskforce to address the potential biodiversity threat posed by the invasive species. The yellow-legged hornet was spotted and captured by a member of the public in Cork, marking a significant development for Irish wildlife protection efforts. The Department of … Read more
Almost one in four employees in Ireland took time off work for mental health reasons last year, significantly exceeding the European average and highlighting growing workplace wellbeing concerns across the country. The research by SD Worx Ireland found that 24% of Irish workers took mental health leave in 2024, compared to the European average of … Read more
More than 40 hares have been killed by aircraft at Dublin Airport over the past three years, prompting authorities to launch catch-and-release operations to relocate the animals to counties Wicklow and Kildare as part of broader wildlife management efforts. The Dublin Airport Authority has also recorded 278 bird strikes during the same period, despite spending … Read more
Irish stargazers are in for a spectacular treat tonight as the annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak, potentially delivering up to 100 visible shooting stars per hour across the country’s darkest locations. The Perseids, named after the constellation Perseus from which they appear to radiate, rank among the year’s most impressive celestial displays due … Read more
Wind generation in Ireland reached the third highest level ever recorded for a July month, producing 786 gigawatt-hours of electricity and highlighting the growing contribution of renewable energy to the national grid. Cork wind farms claimed the top spot for monthly generation for the first time this year, producing 85 gigawatt-hours and narrowly edging out … Read more
The significant increase in opioid painkiller use in Ireland likely stems from a failing health system rather than irresponsible prescribing practices, according to a leading addiction counselor responding to new data showing alarming prescription trends. Michael Guerin, an addiction specialist, emphasized that opioid painkillers are “not being given out like smarties” by medical professionals, but … Read more
The Garda Band has cost Irish taxpayers more than €6 million since 2022, with the 24-member musical troupe performing at nearly 500 events at an average cost of over €12,300 per performance, new Freedom of Information figures reveal. The specialized unit, whose members hold police ranks such as inspector and sergeant but are not involved … Read more
Dublin’s annual India Day celebration has been postponed indefinitely following a series of unprovoked racist attacks targeting members of the Indian community, organizers announced as government ministers met with community leaders to address the escalating concerns. The Ireland India Council confirmed that Sunday’s festivities at Farmleigh House in Phoenix Park have been cancelled “out of … Read more
Ireland is set for another stretch of warm and humid weather this week, with temperatures reaching up to 26 degrees today before thunderstorms potentially bring relief from the sticky conditions, Met Éireann has forecast. The national weather service predicts that Munster and south Leinster will experience the warmest conditions today, with temperatures ranging between 21 … Read more
Primary schools will eliminate chicken nuggets, sausages, and other highly processed “cheat foods” from hot meal programs when the new academic year begins, as part of a comprehensive nutritional overhaul of Ireland’s school feeding initiative. Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary announced the changes following mounting concerns about the quality of food being served to children … Read more
HSE staff endured more than 25,700 physical, sexual, and verbal assaults over just four years, with some incidents causing fractures, trauma, and long-term disabilities, according to alarming new figures that highlight the deteriorating safety conditions in Irish healthcare facilities. The data reveals 41 incidents were categorised as major injuries, which can include losing a limb … Read more