Twenty-nine tourism enterprises from around the island of Ireland are joining Tourism Ireland virtually, at City Fair, today (8 June). The one-day B2B workshop has been organised by the European Tourism Association (ETOA) and is set to be attended by over 170 travel buyers from around the world. It involves a series of pre-scheduled, one-to-one … Read more
Sport Ireland has today announced an investment package of €5.9million in Dormant Accounts Funding for a wide range of sport and physical activity measures countrywide at an event in Corduff Community Resource Centre. The investment aims to engage communities across the country, focusing on people with disabilities, people who are educationally disadvantaged and from disadvantaged communities. … Read more
Lukosz is recalling the above batch of Fresh Turkey Butterfly Mini due to the presence of Salmonella. The presence of Salmonella may make this product unsafe. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores where the batch has been sold. Category 1: For Action Alert Notification: 2021.43 Product: Lukosz Fresh Turkey Butterfly Mini Batch Code: 210520801; Use by … Read more
The United Nations Security Council backed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday for a second term, recommending that the 193-member General Assembly appoint him for another five years from Jan. 1, 2022. The secretary general position has been held by a man since the founding of the United Nations in 1945.Mr. Guterres, 72, was the only … Read more
Varonis Systems, Inc. a pioneer in data security and analytics, announced the opening of its new and expanded office space in Cork City at Penrose Dock. Varonis is expected to double its employee headcount, creating approximately 60 jobs – ranging from tech support, research and development, human resources, and sales – over the next three … Read more
Use soap and water or alcohol hand sanitiser to clean your hands regularly. Many hand sanitisers are alcohol-based and highly flammable. Do not use alcohol-based sanitiser near heat or a naked flame. How to wash your hands with soap and water Wet your hands with warm water and apply soap. Rub your hands together palm … Read more
Irish Paul Mescal, 25, won the Best Actor gong for his performance as Connell in Normal People at Sunday’s BAFTA TV Awards .The Irish actor dedicated his award to his co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones, who was nominated in the Leading Actress category, but lost out to Michaela Coel who starred in I May Destroy You. Mescal, a … Read more
The National Transport Authority (NTA) would like to remind customers on the Transport for Ireland network that while public transport is returning to normal service, there remains a capacity constraint of 50% on buses, trains and trams. Transport operators will be taking all steps to ensure that every available vehicle is in service carrying customers, … Read more
In consultation with the Health Service Executive, Irish Water can confirm that a Boil Water Notice has been put in place with immediate effect for all customers on the Abbeyfields and Meadow View Housing Estate Clonard Public Water Scheme, Co Meath. The Boil Water Notice has been put in place as a precautionary measure following … Read more
The guidelines provide for a suite of mitigation measures to allow for the safe return of spectators to sporting events. These measures include: advance communication with attendees venues operating at reduced capacities physical distancing mask wearing hand hygiene A robust contact tracing system will also be in place. The guidelines provide for a suite of … Read more
A luxury hotel chain and a drinks distillery in Northern Ireland have teamed up to unveil the world’s largest bottle of gin and an exclusive afternoon tea with a twist. Nearly 1,000 measures of gin are included in the huge Jawbox Giant’s Edition bottle – the star attraction of a new G & Tea afternoon … Read more
To mark World Environment Day, Indian Embassy partnered with DUBLIN City Counci to clean up Sandymount beach, part of Dublin Bay UNESCO Bioshere, home to rare wildlife species & habitats. Covid has heightened awareness for ecosystem conservation. We cannot be healthy until our environment is clean, & right balance is maintained between nature & humans. … Read more
The EU Digital COVID Certificate (previously called the Digital Green Certificate) will help citizens move freely and safely within the EU during the COVID-19 pandemic. The DCC is for EU citizens, residents and their families and non-EU citizens who are legally staying or residing in the EU. It will be proof that you have either: Been vaccinated … Read more
The tourism and hospitality sectoral guidelines, aligned with the Work Safely Protocol, have been developed collaboratively to assist businesses to apply guidance to their operations. The guidelines are informed by the latest Government public health advice and related regulations. The guidelines are regularly updated by Fáilte Ireland to reflect Government Public Health advice and related … Read more
Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, is announcing a shorter interval between doses for the Vaxzevria® (AstraZeneca) vaccine. This follows updated recommendations from the National Immunisation Asvisory Committee (NIAC), which have been endorsed by the Chief Medical Officer. The Minister met with the Chief Executive of the HSE and the Chair of the High-Level Task … Read more