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 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
A 21-year-old man has died after he was hit by an articulated truck on the N1 in Dundalk, Co Louth. The incident happened at around 12:30 am on the N1 at Carrickarnan, Drumad, Dundalk. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the lorry, a man in his 30s, was not injured. … Read more
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
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
Almost 7,000 Ukrainian students have enrolled in Irish schools since the start of the war in their home country. New figures from the Department of Education show that 6,797 Ukrainian pupils have enrolled in schools across Ireland. 4,766 children are attending primary schools, and the remaining 2,031 studying at the secondary level. Regional Education and … Read more
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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