On the occasion of Ukraine’s Independence Day, hundreds of Ukrainians joined in a cultural event in Dublin city. The Ukrainian Crisis Centre Ireland (UCCI), with assistance from the Ukrainian Embassy, organised the event in Mountjoy Square Park on Saturday. Families participated in activities such as painting, dancing, and decorating biscuits. Additionally, there were stalls serving traditional … Read more
Dublin will host a “first-of-its-kind” massive Diwali celebration in October 2022. The “Ireland’s Biggest Diwali” event will take place on Sunday, October 16 in Tallaght, Dublin Live reported. The celebrations will see a mix of dance, music, fireworks, and cultural performances. This will be the largest Ramlila performance ever witnessed in Ireland, according to the … Read more
The dog control unit of Louth Area Council said earlier this week that it had seized 18 puppies as part of efforts to tackle illegal puppy farming in the county. Most of them were Cocker Spaniels and Dachshunds, and they have all now had vaccinations, been microchipped, and been legally registered with the local authorities. … Read more
A woman in her 80s died in a fatal road crash in Co Cork on Friday morning. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a single car crash on St Mary’s Road in Midleton at around 10.30 am. The woman, who was the driver and sole occupant of the car, was pronounced dead at the … Read more
The Courts Services of Ireland is looking for suitable candidates for the position of Clerical Officer in the Dublin Combined Office, Closing date: 5 pm 19 September 2022. The Family Law, Criminal and Civil court offices within The Courts Service are offering entry-level positions for individuals to join their team, as the first step to … Read more
Swift Fine Foods is recalling the above batches of its Fit Foods Breakfast Club Porridge with Mixed Summer Berries due to the presence of Hepatitis A. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches. Hepatitis A infection is an acute disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus. … Read more
The number of homeless people in Ireland hit record figures last month, with over 10,500 people accessing emergency accommodation. New figures released by the Department of Housing show that there were 10,568 people in emergency accommodation in July – an increase of 76 on the previous month. This is a slight increase compared to June, … Read more
Coffee and sandwich franchise Pret A Manger’s first Irish shop has opened in Dublin City Centre. The popular UK coffee chain’s new shop on Dawson Street is the first of 20 locations set to open across the Republic and Northern Ireland over the next decade, creating approximately 500 jobs in total. The Dawson Street shop … Read more
New Zealand police have identified the two children whose remains were discovered in suitcases bought from an Auckland storage facility. The children have been identified, according to New Zealand police, who confirmed their identification in a statement on Friday. However, at the family’s request, the coroner has suppressed the release of the children’s identities. The … Read more
A man has been arrested in Dublin by Gardai Investigating Scammers in connection with bank account theft and money laundering. The man, who is 27 years old, was reportedly detained in Tallaght and is currently being questioned by officers at Clondalkin Garda Station. The investigation is led by specialists in the Garda National Economic Crime … Read more
A man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into the theft of a car in Dublin while a ten-month-old baby girl was still in the vehicle. The man, who is aged in his 40s, is currently detained at Mountjoy Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. … Read more
Yapstone, an American firm that processes payments, has revealed that job layoffs may be in the works at its Irish operation. The firm now has 65 employees working at its global headquarters in Drogheda, County Louth. On Thursday evening, Yapstone confirmed it had “regrettably informed” its Irish employees that it would be “entering into a … Read more
Sedative medicines, anabolic steroids, and erectile dysfunction medicines were among the most common products detained by the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) in the first six months of the year. The regulator has warned customers against buying prescription drugs online after the most recent statistics show that over 500,000 units of “falsified and other unlawful … Read more
The Minister of State with responsibility for Forestry at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett, has welcomed the return of the Woodland Festival this weekend. The woodland festival aims to foster a greater awareness of the benefits of trees and woodlands, to focus on woodland management and the amenity aspects … Read more
A second Covid-19 booster shot can now be scheduled for anyone over 50. Vaccinations are administered in vaccination centers, as well as through participating GP surgeries and pharmacies. Appointments can be arranged starting today on the website of the Health Service Executive. Additionally, pregnant women who are beyond 16 weeks along are urged to sign … Read more