Taylor Swift has been knocked off the number one spot in the album chart by Drake and 21 Savage. Swift’s two-week reign at the top of the charts came to an end when 21 Savage’s Her Loss became the first UK number one. Swift’s single Anti-Hero, though, is still at the top of the list … Read more
Retailers all over the nation are clearing out their Christmas inventory as Irish shoppers start searching for the best deals in the run-up to the holiday season. A fantastic homeware collection from Dunnes Stores has just been released, making it easier for Irish households to decorate beautifully for the big day. Affordable throws, covers, and … Read more
New homes across Ireland will be required to install electric vehicle (EV) recharging infrastructure. The new regulations – announced by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, – will reportedly support action on climate change, improve air quality, and reduced dependence on fossil fuels. The regulations will apply to: New dwelling houses … Read more
Strong winds have forced three flights to land at Shannon Airport instead of Dublin Airport. The flights started in Warsaw, Poland, and Boston and New York, both in the United States. Because of the bad weather, all three were forced to divert from Dublin to Shannon. A spokesperson for the Shannon Airport Group stated that … Read more
Tonight will be a special night for astronomers as Mars will appear next to the full moon in an “extremely rare sight.” From dusk until dawn, the red planet will be visible to everyone in Ireland. According to David Moore, editor of Astronomy Ireland magazine, Mars approaches Earth every 2.1 years and will be “exceptionally … Read more
A woman has died after being hit by a car in Co Kilkenny. Gardaí said the incident happened on the N10 at Spring Hill at about 5.20 pm on Thursday. The woman, who was in her mid-40s, was identified as deceased on the spot. The car’s driver did not need medical treatment. Following the incident, … Read more
People have been warned by the Gardai to be cautious of “bogus callers” who visit homes and offer to perform services for which they are not qualified. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, many people hire door-to-door salespeople and repairmen. The public is being cautioned by the Gardai to be on the lookout for … Read more
England defeated India by 10 wickets in today’s second T20 World Cup Semifinal at the Adelaide Oval with outstanding performances of Jos Buttler (80) and Alex Hales (86). England made their entry into the finals and will now play Pakistan on Sunday. After being given the opportunity to bat first, the Indian team, led by Virat Kohli … Read more
Nearly €13 million in supports have been announced for the expansion and development of the National Council for Special Education (NCSE). The Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion Josepha Madigan TD announced the investment with the aim of ensuring the Council is fit for purpose and able to deliver real and meaningful supports … Read more
A Thai restaurant chain that has experienced tremendous success in Northern Ireland has expanded to Dublin. OHO, which already has locations in Omagh, Banbridge, Downpatrick, and Newry, has added two more this week in Ranelagh and Blackrock. The takeaway chain, which is renowned for its emphasis on serving only the freshest and most genuine Thai … Read more
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, has launched (Wednesday, 9 November) the Youth Homelessness Strategy 2023-2025. The first Youth Homelessness Strategy in two decades, it sets out 27 distinct actions to prevent young people entering homelessness, to improve the experiences of young people in emergency accommodation and to assist young … Read more
One of the most well-known actors in Iran recently shared a photo of herself on social media without the headscarf that is mandatory for women in the Islamic republic. Following the death of Mahsa Amini, weeks of protests have shaken the nation, and Taraneh Alidoosti’s apparent act of defiance comes at this time. The Kurdish … Read more
Leo Varadkar, currently the Tánaiste, will officially take office as Taoiseach on December 17. The Fine Gael leader will take over from Micheál Martin on that date, a source told the PA news agency. According to the Program for Government, the Taoiseach position rotation was supposed to take place on December 15th, but it is … Read more
The COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, has unveiled the most detailed data ever about individual facility sources of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions. It has recognised Ireland as one of the top emitters of greenhouse gases globally. It found Dublin Airport is the largest polluter in the country. More than 11,000 sensors located on land, in … Read more
The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Caroline Conroy (@lordmayorofdublin), and the Brazilian Ambassador to Ireland, Marcel Fortuna Biato officially unveiled a stunning mural on Ormond Quay celebrating Brazilian Independence and the diversity of Dublin city. This project is the initiative of the Association of Brazilian Families in Ireland (@ambiirlanda) together with the Brazilian Embassy, Dublin City … Read more