Environment goods and services production reaches €6.6 billion in 2019: CSO

The new figures from The Central Statistics Office show that the environment goods and services gross output was €6.6 billion in 2019. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) released its environment goods and services sector output figures for 2019 on Tuesday. Gerard Keogh, the statistician in the environment and climate division, said the estimated gross output … Read more

Taoiseach to unveil John Hume sculpture at European Parliament

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will travel to Strasbourg for engagements in the Council of Europe and in the European Parliament today and tomorrow. Today, Mr. Martin will meet with representatives of the Council of Europe to mark Ireland’s Presidency of the body from May to November of this year. He will also pay a visit to … Read more

Food manufacturing factory hiring for various positions in Drogheda

Due to business expansion, a Food manufacturing company is looking for various positions in Drogheda. They seek professionals for Machine Operators, General operatives, Lines Supervisors, and Packaging and Production Staff Applicants must have an EU passport or a current working permit with Ireland. Direct contract with an Irish employer, shift work, full time (40-48 hours … Read more

Ireland’s popular holiday destinations suffer high rate of Covid cases: Report

Some of the country’s popular holiday destinations – Kerry, Waterford, and Wexford – are the counties with the highest rates of Covid-19, according to the independent.ie report. The lowest incidence was seen in Monaghan, Longford, and Mayo. It comes amid a rise in Covid-19 hospital admissions and an increase in the ­seven-day positivity rate. There … Read more

€4.9 million air service contract announced for the Aran Island

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has announced the awarding of a new €4.9 million air service contract for the Aran Islands (Oileáin Árainn). The Aran Islands are set to benefit from a new €4.9 million air service contract which will last until 2026. For the first time, the contract ensures the provision … Read more

Two people died following multi-vehicle crash in Sligo

Two people have died following a three-car collision in Co Sligo. The collision occurred on the N15 in Rathcormack, Co Sligo, at around 5.20pm on Sunday. Gardaí and emergency services were attended the scene of the fatal collision that occurred on the N15 in Rathcormack at around 5.20pm Yesterday. Three cars were involved in the … Read more

Government supports young Ukrainians in Ireland through arts and creativity

Young Ukrainians arriving in Ireland can now benefit from free artistic supports and creative activities across the country. The Creative Ireland programme is supporting events which are free of charge for children and young people and are now facilitating the full participation of young Ukrainians in a variety of ways. Many of these events are … Read more

Irish national killed in car crash in Australia

An Irish teenager has died in a horror car crash in the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident, which saw two vehicles collide shortly before 1.30am on Sunday, took place in a district about three hours from Melbourne. The 18-year-old was thrown from the car when it collided with a second vehicle. He was … Read more

More than 20,000 runners return to streets for Dublin’s VHI Women’s Mini Marathon

Over 20,000 runners from around the country returned to Dublin’s streets for the first time since 2019 to take part in VHI Women’s Mini Marathon. The annual 10km run is one of Ireland’s biggest charity sporting events and started at Dublin’s Merrion Square. The mini marathon, which is now in its 40th year, is the … Read more

One hundred days of war has put Ukraine’s health system under severe pressure: WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said Ukraine’s health system is under severe pressure after one hundred days of war. WHO has increased its presence in Ukraine and in the countries hosting displaced Ukrainians to help meet the escalating health needs. ““This war has gone on for 100 days too many, shattering lives and communities, and … Read more

Douglas woman (44) who died after car crashed into River Lee named locally

Gardaí investigating the circumstances leading up to the death of a woman who died when her car entered the River Lee. The woman, Gillian Daly, 44, from Douglas, Co Cork, died after her car entered the river at Kennedy Quay in Cork city. She had two young sons with her at the time, but they managed … Read more

Motorcylist, 40s, dies in Kilkenny crash and five others injured

A motorcyclist in his early 40s has died while five other people are injured following a road traffic collision in Co Kilkenny. Gardaí attended the scene after the fatal crash on the R712 in the townland of Blanch Field Park, Clifden, which involved a motorcycle and a car. The road was closed to allow for … Read more

Netflix Turns Dublin Street Into Film Set

A street in North Dublin was transformed into a set for a new Netflix film starring Liam Neeson. St George’s Avenue in Drumcondra, Dublin 3, was made to look like it was straight out of the 1970’s for the upcoming thriller. The film, named In the Land of Saints and Sinners, also stars Ciaran Hinds … Read more