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Ireland permits non-Europeans to travel with expired residence permits due to processing delays until Jan 31

The government of Ireland will permit all non-nationals holding expired residence permits (IRPs) with pending renewal permissions to travel to the country with expired permissions. These measures will allow eligible non-nationals to continue to travel to Ireland until 31 January 2023 with expired permissions, so long as proof of renewal can be demonstrated through an OREG number. … Read more

Irish man sets Antarctic Ice Marathon record

This week, a group of brave runners braved snowfall and subfreezing temperatures to participate in the Antarctic Ice Marathon, which was won by Irishman Sean Tobin, who, according to the race’s organisers, set a record time for the continent. T More than 60 competitors from 20 different countries participated in the 17th competition of its … Read more

Garda advice to prevent having your e-wallet emptied this Christmas

Gardai have urged people to use caution when using their smartphones this Christmas because the number of theft and fraud offences involving mobile apps is increasing. A new phone will be given as a gift to many people around Christmas. Garda have cautioned individuals to use their new device in public places with care. Applications … Read more

Leo Varadkar set to replace Micheál Martin as Taoiseach

Following a vote in the Dáil, Leo Varadkar will succeed Micheál Martin as Taoiseach today. Mr. Martin will submit his resignation to President Michael D. Higgins this morning. These changes of roles at the top of Government are in keeping with the agreement underpinning the coalition. The Dáil is expected to vote to nominate Mr. … Read more

FSAI recalls Irish Ham Fillets due to incorrect cooking instructions

Callan Bacon Ltd. is recalling Irish Ham Fillets with specific barcodes due to incorrect boiling instructions detailed on the label. The implicated Ham Fillets were sold in Lidl stores. Lidl’s Smoked 100% Irish Ham Fillet and Unsmoked 100% Irish Ham Fillet in a 3kg pack size and the approval number IE 528 EC have been … Read more

Irish-owned energy company’s expansion to create 225 new jobs

A major expansion of its operations in Ireland has been announced by the Irish-owned company Hanley Energy, which has its European headquarters in Meath. The plans call for hiring 225 people, opening a new manufacturing facility in Monaghan, and expanding the company’s current location in Dundalk, County Louth. Along with highly skilled engineers in the … Read more

Ice warning issued after ‘coldest night of winter so far’

Since last night was the “coldest of winter so far,” Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow ice warning for Ireland. According to the forecast, there will be icy conditions in many places today and tonight, and untreated roads and paths could be dangerous in some spots. The alert will go into effect at noon … Read more

Elderly man dies after being struck by car in Co Offaly

An elderly pedestrian has been killed yesterday evening in Co. Offaly after being hit by a car. The incident happened in Tullamore at around 7:45 p.m. on the R420. The 80-year-old pedestrian was declared dead at the scene. Since then, his body has been transported to Tullamore’s Midlands Regional Hospital. There were no other reported … Read more

Free contraception scheme to include women aged 26 from 1 January 2023

The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has announced the expansion of the free contraception scheme to include women aged 26, from 1 January 2023. The free contraception scheme for women aged 17 to 25 was launched on 14 September 2022. The scheme is currently open to women aged 17 to 25 who are ordinarily resident … Read more

An Cailín Ciúin named Dublin Film Critics’ best film

The Dublin Film Critics Circle has named the movie “An Cailn Ciin” as the year’s best film. The award was given to an Irish movie for the first time in the organization’s 14-year history. ‘An Cailín Ciúin’, based on the short story “Foster” by Claire Keegan, has amassed over €1 million at the Irish and … Read more

Irish soldier killed in attack on UN convoy in Lebanon

An Irish soldier on a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has been shot and killed and a second is in critical condition after a “hostile” crowd surrounded their armoured vehicle, Ireland’s defence minister has said. The soldiers, part of the UN Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL), were on what Simon Coveney, who is also … Read more

Minister Martin confirms funding of €394,500 for the Music Capital Scheme 2022

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport, and Media Catherine Martin has today announced funding of €394,500 for Music Network towards the Music Capital Scheme. Supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport, and Media, the Music Capital Scheme assists with the purchase of musical instruments and is designed to respond to a … Read more

Gardaí discover man’s body while investigating alleged assault in Newbridge

The body of a man was found by Garda on Wednesday while they were looking into an alleged assault in Co. Kildare. When a woman showed up at Newbridge Garda Station early on Wednesday morning, Kildare Garda received a report of an alleged assault. The 30-year-old woman was later taken to Naas General Hospital to … Read more