Nua Healthcare creates 470 new jobs in Ireland

Nua Healthcare, a provider of services for people with mental illness and intellectual disabilities, plans to create 470 jobs nationwide. The company, which offers residential, supported living, day, and community outreach services to children and adults with a variety of complex requirements, said the additional positions are being created in response to a rise in … Read more

Garda appeals for information after a serious assault on a lady in Limerick

A woman in her 40s was assaulted on a number of occasions on Parnell Street and Parnell Place in Limerick city between the hours of 11:15 pm and 1.45 am. She was taken by ambulance from the scene to University Hospital Limerick to be treated for her injuries. In connection with this event, a man … Read more

600 clients in Dublin’s city centre experience major power outage

Dublin city centre has been struck by a power outage as ESB crews fix a fault in the Templebar area. According to ESB Networks, the issue at Bedford Row has affected more than 610 consumers, and they are working to find a solution. The company confirmed the problem on their Twitter account and the power … Read more

Cannabis worth €1.5m seized at Rosslare Europort

The Revenue Commissioners reported that cannabis worth more than €1.5 million had been seized at Rosslare Europort.About 77kg of the drug was discovered by Revenue officers and the Garda at the Co Wexford port on Monday.During a search of an unattended trailer that had arrived on a ship from Cherbourg, France, the drugs were discovered. … Read more

Adapt is hiring researchers for its smart city projects

As part of the Smart Dublin initiative, the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Adapt centre is working on two projects to create more inclusive, sustainable and citizen-focused services in Dublin. The Digital Twin and Smart D8 projects will explore how data can be used to address social and environmental issues. They will both be two years long … Read more

Hot weather, government issues urgent health advice to the aged and vulnerable

The government has urgently advised the elderly and fragile to drink plenty of fluids, remain ventilated, and avoid direct sunlight amid the searing heat. The Minister for Mental Health and Older People Mary Butler has warned older people to exercise extra caution during the current heat wave. Ms. Butler has cautioned that individuals over the … Read more

Government agrees to temporarily require refugees travelling to Ireland from safe European countries to hold visas

The government has agreed to a joint proposal from the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, for Ireland to avail of the option to temporarily suspend the operation of the Council of Europe Agreement on the Abolition of Visas for Refugees (Council of Europe) for a period of … Read more

Ireland records hottest day in 135 years with a record-breaking 33°C in Dublin

Ireland has had its hottest day in 135 years,, with the Met Éireann measuring site at Phoenix Park topping out at 33°C at 3pm.  The only higher temperature ever recorded was 33.3°C in June 1887 at Kilkenny Castle. Although it has been questioned recently, Met Éireann has stated that this temperature is still Ireland’s record. Thus, … Read more

Government’s €400m ‘First Home Scheme’ to help first-time buyers begins operations today

First-time buyers who cannot afford newly built homes or apartments can from today apply for the Government’s €400 million shared equity scheme. The €400m ‘First Home’, a new scheme set up to make it easier for First-Time Buyers to afford a new build home as part of the Government’s Housing for All strategy. To qualify … Read more

New Junior Cert syllabus: Pornography to be studied in class under Junior Cert revamp

A new Junior Cert curriculum will see lessons about pornography given in the classroom for the first time in Ireland, following a major review of Relationships and Sexuality Education. A revamp for the teaching of young teenagers, to be published today, could prove controversial among some parents. The draft curriculum will tackle pornography, with reference to the … Read more

Man’s body recovered after he falls from boat in Kerry harbour

The man reportedly fell from a boat in the bay off Kilorglin last evening, according to the Gardai. There were attempts to locate and save the man, but they failed. The incident took place in the Cromane fishing village not far from the well-known Jack’s Seafood restaurant. A Garda spokesperson said: “At approximately 10 pm … Read more

Sushmita Sen responds, “I dig deeper than gold, Always preferred diamonds” after Lalit Modi’s reaction to trolls

Days after IPL founder Lalit Modi revealed that he is dating actress Sushmita Sen, she published a message on her social media account discussing people’s “grand opinions and deep knowledge” about her “life and character.” Sushmita responded on Instagram to those who call her a “gold digger,” claiming she prefers diamonds that she purchases for … Read more

Gardaí call for witnesses following serious assault at a swimming area in Cork city

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, following an assault that took place on the Shakey Bridge on Sunday afternoon and left a teenager seriously hurt. A male juvenile was injured in the event, which happened at 4:30 on Sunday afternoon, and the injuries are thought to be significant but not life-threatening. The victim, said to be … Read more

PV Sindhu Wins Singapore Open 2022 Title against China’s Wang Zhi Yi

India’s PV Sindhu beat China’s Wang Zhi Yi 21-9, 11-21, and 21-15 to claim her maiden title in Singapore and her third title in 2022 after wins in the Korea Open and Swiss Open. Sindhu won the first game 21-9 in a dominating fashion but Wang Zhi gained the second game. In the final game, … Read more