New changes for online Irish passport applications speeding up first-time applicants including children who had often faced long waiting times. What Is The Change? The Passport Service can now access information directly from the General Register Office (GRO), negating the need for parents to attach physical documents such as birth certificates. “Over 90 percent of … Read more
A man has been taken into custody by gardai who are looking into an armed robbery that took place at a business location in Stillorgan, Dublin, on Saturday afternoon. Gardaí were alerted to a panic alarm activation when a lone male entered the business premises armed with what is understood to be a knife. The … Read more
Ryanair has announced that more than 200 flights would not depart on Monday. Micheal O’Leary, CEO of Ryanair, blamed last-minute disruptions to French air traffic control strikes in a video message posted to Twitter. There will be 40,000 people affected by the cancellation of 220 flights on Monday. Mr. O’Leary apologised to the customers and … Read more
People have been warned by the Department of Social Protection that previously approved deductions may apply to their cost of living payment. As part of the government’s continued attempts to curb rising costs, the payment was made on April 24. Those who have received welfare payments for more than a year are eligible for the … Read more
People have been warned by the Department of Social Protection that previously approved deductions may apply to their cost of living payment. As part of the government’s continued attempts to curb rising costs, the payment was made on April 24. Those who have received welfare payments for more than a year are eligible for the … Read more
A well-known store in Dublin announced its closing after more than a century in business. After a remarkable 106 years in business, the Fairview hardware store Edge & Sons is currently for sale, Dublin Live reported. Owner Victor Edge explained the closure to Dublin Live by saying, “My years have caught on me, I’m afraid. slowly … Read more
After garda seized suspected cocaine and cannabis with an estimated worth of €100,000, a man in his 20s has been given the order to appear in court. As part of an ongoing investigation into the sale and supply of drugs in the Westmeath Region, officers conducted a search of a house on Friday. An estimated … Read more
A Waterford student drowned on Friday afternoon after having trouble swimming in west Waterford. According to The Irish Examiner, the victim was identified last night as Cian Nugent (21), an engineering student at UCC from Old Parish in the Waterford Gaeltacht. Mr. Nugent, who comes from a farming background, was one of five people swimming … Read more
The Central Statistics Office (CSO)’s most recent estimates indicate that Ireland’s annual rate of inflation dropped to 6.3% in April. According to the EU Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), which allows for comparisons with nations in the Eurozone, the figure is down from 7% in the 12 months leading up to March. The HICP … Read more
Aldi has started hiring for more than 360 positions across its 156 shops around the nation. There are 99 roles open in Dublin, 73 of which are permanent employment and 26 of which are on fixed-term contracts. The announcement follows Aldi’s hike in the starting hourly wage for shop employees in February, which offered a … Read more
This summer, Aer Lingus will begin service to three additional popular European vacation spots from Dublin Airport. The Irish airline will shortly start operating flights to Olbia on the Italian island of Sardinia, to the Greek island of Kos beginning on May 2, and to Brindisi in Italy beginning on May 27. Ireland’s visitors have … Read more
A spring Covid-19 booster immunisation scheme will be launched by the Health Service Executive (HSE) for specific groups. The initiative is available to those who are at least 70 years old, residing in long-term care homes for seniors, and those with weakened immune systems who are at least five years old. A booster shot can … Read more
A man from the Republic of Ireland has been killed while in Ukraine. Finbar Cafferkey, who was in his 40s and from County Mayo, died while fighting Russian forces, his family told Irish broadcaster RTÉ. Mr Cafferkey is understood to have travelled to the country to assist local forces. He was in his 40s and … Read more
Three persons have been taken into custody by the Garda during a significant operation in Limerick targeting criminal activities. Members of the Limerick Garda Division and the Criminal Assets Bureau, assisted by the Garda Armed Support Unit, Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and Garda Dog Unit, searched 18 premises around Limerick city and … Read more
A batch of Dunnes Stores 4 Irish Smoky BBQ Quick Fry Pork Loin Chops is being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella. This batch was sold as fresh and is past it’s use-by date, however, the label states it is suitable for home freezing. Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers are advised to Display … Read more