Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for seven counties along Ireland’s west coast, with strong and gusty southwest winds expected on Sunday. The warning affects Kerry, Clare, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, and Sligo from 4pm until 10pm. The weather service warns of potential impacts including wave overtopping along coastal areas, displacement of … Read more
Tourism Minister Peter Burke has announced an ambitious €77 million project to attract more foreign tourists and extend Ireland’s tourist season, with plans to establish direct flights from India for the first time. The initiative forms part of a comprehensive strategy to promote tourism in regions that have been underserved for years. Minister Burke confirmed … Read more
Sligo University Hospital has implemented strict visitor restrictions following a flu outbreak that has affected ten patients across two wards. The Health Service Executive announced the precautionary measures to prevent further spread of the virus within the healthcare facility. The current situation at the hospital includes confirmed influenza cases among ten patients in two separate … Read more
First-time buyer mortgage approvals reached their highest levels on record in 2025, with over 30,000 approvals valued at nearly €10 billion between January and November, according to data from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland. First-time buyers accounted for 59% of mortgage approvals in November, demonstrating their dominant position in the housing market. In November … Read more
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has expanded its recall of Nestlé infant formula products following the detection of toxic bacteria, ordering the withdrawal of additional batches of SMA Alfamino 400g beyond yesterday’s initial recall announcement. The new recall order affects two specific batches of Nestlé SMA Alfamino 400g: batch code 51210017Y1 with an expiration … Read more
Revenue officers seized 13 million smuggled cigarettes at Dublin Port last week in a major operation targeting illegal tobacco trade. The seizure, which took place on Friday, represents a potential loss to the Exchequer of €9.6 million. The contraband was discovered following routine risk profiling of cargo arriving at the port. Revenue’s mobile X-ray scanner … Read more
Europe’s first named storm of the year, Storm Éowyn, is approaching the continent, though Ireland appears likely to escape the worst impacts. Named by Météo-France, the storm is forecast to primarily affect parts of Britain and northern France while tracking south of Ireland. Met Éireann forecaster Linda Hughes explained that the storm’s southerly trajectory means … Read more
Indian students’ preference for Ireland is growing exponentially, with a comprehensive study revealing a 38% increase in interest despite a 15% overall decline in India’s outbound student mobility in 2024. The research, conducted across India involving students, parents, and education counselors, highlights Ireland’s emergence as a preferred destination for international education. Ireland’s approach aligns with … Read more
Cork Airport has achieved its busiest year on record with 3.46 million passengers passing through the facility in 2025, representing a 13% increase over the previous year. The milestone marks the third consecutive year of passenger growth exceeding 10%, cementing the airport’s position as a vital transportation hub for southern Ireland. The long-term growth trajectory … Read more
Amid Ireland’s ongoing cold snap, An Garda Síochána has issued a stark warning that leaving a vehicle’s engine running unattended while clearing snow or ice is a serious offense punishable by fines up to €2,000 or imprisonment. The reminder comes as Met Éireann forecasts temperatures dropping below zero degrees Celsius in the coming days. As … Read more
Dublin Airport is experiencing flight disruptions today as adverse weather conditions across Europe and the UK impact flight schedules. While the airport itself remains fully operational, connections to weather-affected destinations have been cancelled or delayed. The airport confirmed that eight flights have been cancelled today, including three return services between Dublin and Amsterdam and one … Read more
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has ordered the immediate recall of multiple SMA infant formula products manufactured by Nestlé after detecting a bacterial toxin that can cause severe illness in children, including newborns. The recall affects several batches across nine product lines. The toxin, called cereulide, is produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus. Consumption … Read more
Several schools and childcare institutions across Ireland remained closed today as severe cold weather and snowfall created hazardous conditions. Officials announced that some schools would open late while others would not open at all, with individual school management making decisions based on local conditions. Ireland experienced a severe cold snap this morning, with temperatures dropping … Read more
Ireland is preparing to implement a new graduated penalty points system that will impose harsher penalties on speeding drivers, with high-speed offenders facing between three and seven penalty points. Transport Minister Seán Canney announced the reform as part of a broader effort to address the country’s worsening road safety crisis. The initiative comes in response … Read more
Ireland faces a demographic crisis as birth rates decline sharply while the population ages, according to a stark warning from the National Economic and Social Council. The NESC report reveals that the number of children born in Ireland has been decreasing since 2010, with the population gradually aging in a trend that threatens serious economic … Read more