Enlightening Indian musical program at Dublin “Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah”

BAPS Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal, Dublin, Ireland is delighted to invite you to join in very special Guru-bhakti programs in presence of learned Sadhus from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandirs in London and India. TASMAI SHRI GURAVE NAMAH​ is a musical tribute (Hindi) program where professional singers and Sadhus will engage us in traditional melodious Bhajans and … Read more

‘Disastrous’ Dublin Airport queues giving Ireland a bad reputation

Huge queues at Dublin Airport are giving Ireland a “bad reputation” and it could end up the “bottom rung of international airports” according to businessman Declan Ganley. Passengers were left furious as they have been forced to queue for up to two hours in recent weeks. Over the weekend comedian, Dara O’Briain was one of the … Read more

Ireland’s trade in goods and services with Africa reaches all-time high

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney presented to Government a report on the second year of the implementation of Ireland’s Africa Strategy. The report was presented on the eve of Africa Day, which is celebrated today (Wednesday, May 25th). Commenting on the report, Minister Coveney said, “Ireland made considerable progress to advance the objectives of … Read more

FSAI allergy alert for a batch of Jack n Jill Chicharron Ni Mang Juan

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued an allergy alert for a batch of Jack ‘n Jill Chicharron ni Mang Juan. The FSAI said in a statement,”Milk protein was detected in the batch of Jack ‘n Jill Chicharron ni Mang Juan – Espesyal Suka’t Sili. Milk, egg, fish, and soybean were included in the … Read more

No more visa extensions, eligible students awaiting GNIB cards are legally permitted to say

Since the beginning of the pandemic Minister McEntee has announced nine temporary extensions of immigration and international protection permissions. This temporary permission means that people who held valid permission to be in the State in March 2020 are legally permitted to remain until 31 May 2022 even if their Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card has … Read more

First human patient injected with revolutionary cancer-killing virus

For the first time, scientists have injected a human medical trial participant with a new and experimental cancer-killing virus. Known as Vaxinia, the virus developed in the US has been successful when tested on animals. Imugene Limited a clinical stage immuno-oncology company, and City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations … Read more

Cabinet approves renewing provisions of the offences against the State and Criminal Justice Acts

The government has approved extending the provisions of the Offences Against the State and Criminal Justice Acts for another twelve months. The move is in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government to annually renew the provisions of both Acts. Following the Cabinet meeting, Minister McEntee said,  “The renewal of these laws is … Read more

Female cyclist in critical condition after horror collision with taxi in Cork city

A female cyclist (19) is in a critical condition in hospital following a collision with a taxi car in Cork city. The incident took place at shortly before 2am this morning at the junction of Anglesea Street and Union Quay in Cork city. A garda spokesperson said: “The cyclist, a woman aged 19 years, was removed from the … Read more

Irish software company Cora Systems to create 300 new jobs

Irish software company Cora Systems has announced the creation of over 300 new jobs. Half of the jobs will be placed in Ireland. The new roles will involve expanding the company’s Irish research and development team, global sales and marketing positions as well as roles in their solutions and professional services teams around the world. … Read more

Sustainable Development Goals Junior Art Competition for young people

The Department of Environment, Climate and Communications would like to invite young people, of all abilities, aged 18 and under, to take part in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) art competition. To take part all you have to do is submit a drawing/painting showing what the Sustainable Development Goals mean to you! The winning piece of … Read more

Department of Education confirms school bus operators to receive extra € 5m funding to keep services running

Department of Education has confirmed that a contribution at a total cost of €5.3 million will be provided to address the impact of the increased cost of fuel for Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 of 2022 for contractors operating on the department’s school transport scheme. School transport, which is managed by Bus Éireann on behalf … Read more

Ireland set up management team in anticipation of monkeypox arrival

Public health specialist Dr. Derval Igoe of the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has said that a management team has been set up to prepare for the “eventuality” of monkeypox arriving in Ireland. Dr. Derval Igoe told RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland that “It is always better to be prepared”. Dr. Igoe said, “Symptoms are usually … Read more

Pandemic creates new billionaire every 30 hours-now a million people could fall into extreme poverty at same rate in 2022

As the rich and powerful from across the globe gathered in the Swiss town of Davos for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2022, Oxfam International Today said the COVID-19 pandemic has seen one new billionaire emerging every 30 hours, while nearly one million people could be pushed into extreme poverty every 33 hours in … Read more

US pharma company Merck to invest €440 million, create 370 jobs in Ireland

Pharmaceutical giant Merck has announced plans to invest €440 million in its Co Cork operations, and it will create more than 370 permanent jobs by the end of 2027. The €440m investment will include the expansion of Merck’s facility in Carrigtwohill and a new manufacturing facility at Blarney Business Park in Cork. Merck said this … Read more