Irish actor Paul Mescal won the Best Actor for in “Normal People” at BAFTA TV Awards.

Irish Paul Mescal, 25, won the Best Actor gong for his performance as Connell in Normal People at Sunday’s BAFTA TV Awards .The Irish actor dedicated his award to his co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones, who was nominated in the Leading Actress category, but lost out to Michaela Coel who starred in I May Destroy You. Mescal, a … Read more

Public transport returning to normal with 50% capacity

The National Transport Authority (NTA) would like to remind customers on the Transport for Ireland network that while public transport is returning to normal service, there remains a capacity constraint of 50% on buses, trains and trams. Transport operators will be taking all steps to ensure that every available vehicle is in service carrying customers, … Read more

Boil Water Notice issued for customers on the Abbeyfields Public Water Supply

In consultation with the Health Service Executive, Irish Water can confirm that a Boil Water Notice has been put in place with immediate effect for all customers on the Abbeyfields and Meadow View Housing Estate Clonard Public Water Scheme, Co Meath. The Boil Water Notice has been put in place as a precautionary measure following … Read more

Guidelines for Reopening Sports Grounds

The guidelines provide for a suite of mitigation measures to allow for the safe return of spectators to sporting events. These measures include: advance communication with attendees venues operating at reduced capacities physical distancing mask wearing hand hygiene A robust contact tracing system will also be in place. The guidelines provide for a suite of … Read more

Indian Embassy partnered with DUBLIN City Counci to clean up Sandymount beach

To mark World Environment Day, Indian Embassy partnered with DUBLIN City Counci to clean up Sandymount beach, part of Dublin Bay UNESCO Bioshere, home to rare wildlife species & habitats. Covid has heightened awareness for ecosystem conservation. We cannot be healthy until our environment is clean, & right balance is maintained between nature & humans. … Read more

What is the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC)?

The EU Digital COVID Certificate (previously called the Digital Green Certificate) will help citizens move freely and safely within the EU during the COVID-19 pandemic. The DCC is for EU citizens, residents and their families and non-EU citizens who are legally staying or residing in the EU. It will be proof that you have either: Been vaccinated … Read more

Guidelines for re-opening restaurants and cafes

The tourism and hospitality sectoral guidelines, aligned with the Work Safely Protocol, have been developed collaboratively to assist businesses to apply guidance to their operations. The guidelines are informed by the latest Government public health advice and related regulations.  The guidelines are regularly updated by Fáilte Ireland to reflect Government Public Health advice and related … Read more

Reduction in Vaxzevria® (AstraZeneca) Vaccine dose intervals approved

Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, is announcing a shorter interval between doses for the Vaxzevria® (AstraZeneca) vaccine. This follows updated recommendations from the National Immunisation Asvisory Committee (NIAC), which have been endorsed by the Chief Medical Officer. The Minister met with the Chief Executive of the HSE and the Chair of the High-Level Task … Read more

Indian students studying abroad but stuck in India to get help from Indian government

Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India is to help Indian students studying abroad but stuck in India. Indian students studying abroad who are stuck in India owing to Covid-19 pandemic restrictions and mobility issues can send their coordinates, that is, email ID and mobile number to OIA-II Division at Emails : us.oia2@mea.gov.in and so1oia2@mea.gov.in

Wexford County Council is recruiting Fire Fighters for New Ross Fire Station

WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL are looking for members of our community to join as Retained (part-time) Firefighters in NEW ROSS FIRE STATION Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and not more than 55 years of age on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms. Candidates must reside and work within a reasonable distance of the … Read more

Lancet study -Pfizer jab produces less antibodies against Delta variant from India

People fully vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine are likely to have more than five times lower levels of neutralising antibodies against the Delta variant first identified in India compared to the original strain, according to research published in The Lancet journal. Lancet study also shows that levels of these antibodies that are able to recognise and fight the virus are lower with … Read more