Australian Open: Rafael Nadal makes history with 21st grand slam victory by defeating Daniil Medvedev

Rafael Nadal won a record 21st Grand Slam men’s title in the most spectacular fashion, fighting back from two sets down to defeat Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in a classic Australian Open final. With this victory, Nadal surpassed Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the list of most men’s singles Majors and became the first-ever male … Read more

Man, 40s dies after being hit by car in Dublin

A man in his 40s has died following a road collision in west Dublin on Saturday night. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí in Clondalkin are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred yesterday evening, Saturday 29th January 2022 at approximately 11 pm.” “The collision, which involved a car and a pedestrian, occurred on the … Read more

Drug trafficking: Man arrested as €3.1m seized at Dublin Port

A 46-year-old man has been arrested after €3.1m worth of cocaine was seized in Dublin Port on Saturday. Some 45kg of drugs were found in a refrigeration unit inside a vehicle by officials, with the help of a detector dog The operation was made as part of ongoing investigations targeting persons suspected of involvement in … Read more

Novovax : Fifth Covid-19 vaccine approved for use in Ireland

A fifth covid vaccine, US-based Novovax, has been approved by health officials for its use in Ireland. The Nuvaxovid vaccine, produced by Novavax, was approved by the European Medicine Agency in December and will now be included in Ireland’s booster vaccination program for people aged 18 years and older. The vaccine is given in two … Read more

Two arrested after four guns and silencer seized in Tallaght raid

Two men have been arrested by gardai in a major operation which uncovered the four firearms and drugs in Tallaght this morning. Gardaí also seized approximately €70,000 worth of suspected heroin as well as small quantities of crack cocaine and cannabis. Gardaí searched three residential properties in Tallaght, Dublin 24 at approximately 7.30 am on Saturday. … Read more

Google offers £745m ($1 billion) to push India’s digitalization

Google plans to invest up to $1 billion (£745 million) in partnership with India’s Airtel for providing affordable access to smartphones to over a billion Indians and accelerating the cloud ecosystem for businesses. The investment will help India’s small businesses adopt digital tools as India works to adopt digital education, payments and e-commerce amid the … Read more

Covid update: 9,938 new cases, 708 people in hospital, and 71 in ICU

The Department of Health have reported an additional 5,265 coronavirus cases have been recorded through PCR testing while 4,673 positive antigen test results were reported. When combined that makes the number of cases 9,938. As of 8 am today, 708 Covid-19 patients are hospitalized, of which 71 are in ICU. The latest figures show that a total … Read more

Lidl announces 750 new jobs this year

German supermarket chain Lidl, the first nationwide retailer in Ireland, has announced plans to create 750 new jobs to its Irish operations this year. The jobs will be in different categories like, operational and office-based positions across 214 store locations, four regional distribution centres and its Dublin head office, adding to the team of 6,100 … Read more

Two men arrested in Carlow after body brought to post office and attempt to claim pension

Gardaí  have arrested two men in Co Carlow, after the body of an elderly man was brought to a post office to claim his pension. Peadar Doyle, 66, was brought to the post office on Staplestown Road last Friday morning by two men who left him thereafter staff became concerned for his welfare. It was … Read more

Cyclist (60s) seriously injured after being hit by car in Co Kildare

A man in his 60s has been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition following a car,cycle collision in Co Kildare. Gardaí and ambulance attended the scene on Station Road, Allenwood,  Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the collision occured before 2.00pm on Wednesday. The man, a cyclist aged in his early 60s, was seriously … Read more