Indian-origin, Tarun Kanyamarala becomes Ireland’s youngest-ever International Master by winning the Fide’s IM Title at the age of 17 years. He beats the record held by Brian Kelly (for 24 years) who was 20 when he claimed the title in 1998. Last month, Tarun won the 101st Irish Chess Championship, which was held in Dublin, … Read more
From 1918 to 1922 Michael Collins kept working diaries of his busy revolutionary life. They are a collection of hurried notes, necessary lists, names and appointments, things to do, and things not done. They are a record of his long working days, and they got him to where he needed to be on time. In … Read more
Xerotech, a leading supplier of advanced battery systems, has announced a significant expansion of its operations at its Claregalway manufacturing facility. They need to hire 50 more people by the end of the year, and they’re searching for top talent to fill a variety of positions, including executive assistants, line operatives, design engineers, manufacturing engineers, … Read more
Avoca Thai Red Lentil & Vegetable Curry has been withdrawn off shelves in shops across the nation after being given the incorrect use-by date on the packaging. The family dinner favourite has been labelled with a use-by date of 19/08/22. However, the correct use-by date is 15/08/2022. Stores stocking the batch will display point-of-sale recall … Read more
The M50 motorway have seen a 13% increase in toll revenue last year as traffic volumes returned to pre-pandemic levels. But the €140 million in toll revenue on Ireland’s busiest motorway, which also includes €7.5 million in fines, is less than the €160 million pre-pandemic revenue in 2019. The number of trips taken on the … Read more
The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly, and the Minister of State with responsibility for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Frank Feighan, have announced the establishment of a Strategic Advisory Group on monkeypox. The Group will advise the Minister for Health and Government on how best to respond to the monkeypox outbreak, enhancing … Read more
Warehousing company Moffett Automated Storage is creating 30 specialist roles at its newly opened head office in Monaghan. The company specialises in automated pallet storage systems for distribution centres and warehouses. Its managing director Sam Moffett is the son of engineer Robert Moffett, who founded the international Monaghan-headquartered forklift brand Combilift. The company now plans to expand … Read more
With all the stressful moments of a cricket match, Finglas Cubs claimed victory in the Mixed Cubs A-League championship game. In a competitive game that lasted the entire time, the visiting Finglas Cubs defeated the home Railway Union Cubs by five runs. The young boys from both sides handle the pressure situation of a big … Read more
Ireland’s growth in greenhouse gas emissions this year was among the greatest in the EU, according to new estimates from Eurostat. The figure indicates the hike in emissions in Ireland compared to the first three months of 2021 was the third highest in the EU. Only Bulgaria and Malta had higher increases. Overall greenhouse gas … Read more
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after 87-year-old grandfather Thomas O’Halloran was fatally stabbed on a mobility scooter in west London. The 44-year-old was arrested at an address in Southall, west London, in the early hours of Thursday, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed. According to the police, Mr. O’Halloran was attacked in the public … Read more
Ireland is to organise an agri-food policy forum in Dublin in support of its 10-year strategy to become a global leader in sustainable food systems. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, confirmed on Wednesday that he will host an event on agri-food policy, ‘Food Vision 2030: A World Leader in Sustainable … Read more
Homeowners have been urged to help ease the student accommodation crisis by renting out a room and in turn benefit from a generous tax break. The Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has appealed to homeowners to consider renting rooms to students ahead of the start of the new academic year, in what … Read more
Accommodation for a short period of time is available from September 15 to December 15. Apartment Ideally located, just a doorstep away from local public transportation, both Dublin Bus, and Dart. The Dart train takes 10 minutes to Dublin, while the bus takes 20 minutes. Accommodation details: One double room either for a single person … Read more
Legendary documentary Filmmaker David Attenborough is bringing his trademark love of nature to Ireland in a new series for the BBC. The five-part natural history series, titled Wild Isles, aims to emulate what the Planet series did for the wildlife of the world – inspiring people to “safeguard and restore nature for future generations.” The … Read more
The 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence Day was celebrated with tremendous enthusiasm and patriotic fervor at the Indian Embassy in Dublin, Ireland. At the function attended by around 400 Indians, Ambassador Akhilesh Mishra unfurled the Indian Flag and read out the Message from the President of India to the nation. Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Mishra … Read more