According to a report from Kildare County Council, two M7 sections will be temporarily closed over a couple of days in the coming weeks to allow for work on overhead electricity lines. On Sunday, August 21st, from 6 am to 12 pm, the M7 motorway will be blocked in both directions between Junction 12 (The … Read more
The Burren in Co Clare has been selected as ‘The Best Place to Holiday in Ireland 2022’. The stunning landscape, breathtaking coast, local food culture, and vision for sustainable tourism were appreciated by the judges. The win caps a remarkable double for Clare as the inaugural competition back in 2013 was won by the Loop … Read more
Electric Ireland announced price increases last month, and it went into effect on August 1st. The increases will result in residential gas and electricity price increases of 29.2% and 10.9%, respectively. This equates to an average monthly gas and electricity expenditure of €25.96 and €13.71, respectively. Irish energy providers announced over 35 price hikes last … Read more
To be eligible for supermarket money-off coupons, half of the Irish shoppers either spend too much money, shop more frequently, or buy unnecessary items. According to a recent survey conducted by Coyne Research for Aldi Ireland. It found that consumers spent on average €9 extra, with three in ten claiming the additional spend was over … Read more
In order to promote Irish artists internationally through Culture Ireland’s Grants Program, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport, and Media Catherine Martin announced financing of approximately €626,000. Through this support, ninety-one projects, covering architecture, dance, film, literature, music, opera, theatre and visual arts, will reach projected audiences of over 1.1million in 27 countries. Announcing … Read more
The garda will now issue fines to more than 1,000 drivers who were caught speeding on Irish roads during the last several days. Over the weekend, speeds of up to 170 km/h were recorded, but the majority of the vehicles inspected were travelling at the posted speed limit. In total, 467 drivers were caught speeding … Read more
We are living in the most exciting and challenging time in the history of the world. Many things seem to be falling apart and we can no longer take anything for granted. In such circumstances, we need to be very silent so that we have all the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual resources we need … Read more
Brahma Kumaris Ireland is organising an event in connection with Raksha Bandhan-‘The divine link of love’. Raksha Bandhan: ‘A delicate thread binds this most beautiful relationship in an inseparable bond of love and trust with God and with humanity. The organisers invite everyone to celebrate Raksha Bandhan, the tying of a thread on the wrist, symbolising God’s loving protection … Read more
Brazilian conjoined twins who shared fused brains have been successfully separated after 33 hours of operations. Bernardo and Arthur Lima, both nearly 4 years old, underwent at least seven surgeries in Rio de Janeiro, with Dr. Noor ul Owase Jeelani providing guidance from London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital. The last two surgeries to separate the … Read more
An elderly man in Co. Cork died after falling from his mobility scooter while travelling. The man fell and suffered significant injuries,was transported by ambulance to Cork University Hospital, where he was later declared dead. The incident occurred at 9.30 am on Sunday when the man, who was travelling on Cork Street in Kinsale. Gardaí … Read more
The winner of Love Island 2022 will be announced at the finale episode tonight at 9 p.m. on Virgin Media Two. A record-breaking 12.1 million people have watched series 8 of Love Island so far on Virgin Media Player and On-Demand. (Data: Virgin Media Player and On Demand, including the primary show and its spin-offs.) … Read more
Applications from both inside and outside of Ireland have shown “huge interest” in a plan to house a family on Inis Meáin for a year while paying no rent. The scheme is aimed at a family with a functional level of Irish, with children in pre-school or primary school. Over 560 applications have been filed … Read more
Following a search operation on Sunday morning, Gardaí in Dublin have seized cannabis worth approximately €700,000. Officers from the Tallaght Garda station, including members of the Regular Unit, Tallaght & Rathfarnham Divisional Drugs, and the Garda Dog Unit, searched a yard in the Crooksling neighbourhood of Brittas, Dublin 24, at around 11 a.m. on Sunday. … Read more
AfterLYF is celebrating 10 years of DJ Darshan with a Bollywood night at Tramline on August 5th. The evening included performances by DJs Neville, AJ, Shubs, and Bilal. The massive 5 DJs night will take place this Friday on August 5th in Dublin 2. Tickets available on https://afterlyf.ie/bollywood-tramline.html
After “heavy smoke” was spotted in the area this afternoon, firefighters rushed to Capel Street in the Dublin city center. Shortly before 1 pm on Sunday, the official Dublin Fire Brigade Twitter account tweeted: “Four crew of firefighters are fighting a fire in a shed off Capel Street. “Smoke is visible in the area, but we have … Read more