Water restrictions are being imposed because of the heat wave to prevent a drought. Irish Water has introduced overnight shutdowns on water supply in parts of West Cork, Kerry, Galway, and Donegal – with more on the way. Water supplies to homes in Stranorlar and Ballybofey, both in County Donegal, will be lowered from 10 … Read more
The Connacht GAA Council has been given three-year funding worth more than €380,000 to continue managing the Gaelic Games Program in Connemara’s schools. The funding is an increase of €34,747 above what was announced for the Galway and Tuar Mhic Éadaigh Gaeltacht in 2019. In accordance with the plans, instruction in football, hurling, and handball … Read more
Five ladies in their late teens were taken to the hospital following a car accident in Co. Kilkenny. The single-vehicle collision took place on the main Kilkenny to Tullaroan road shortly before 9.30 pm on Thursday night. The five occupants of the vehicle were taken to St Luke’s Hospital and University Hospital Waterford to be … Read more
Dublin Bus is hiring clerical officers in all areas of the business. The largest public transport provider in Ireland is offering a starting salary of €23,626.93 per annum. They are looking for candidates with the following minimum requirements: Third-level qualification in any business area is desirable Good knowledge/experience of Microsoft Package (Word; Excel; PowerPoint) Ability to record, analyze … Read more
Ireland has provisionally beaten the August record for the hottest temperature. Forecaster Met Eireann said that a weather station at Oak Park, Co. Carlow, recorded a temperature of 31.7C. The previous record, 31.5C, which was recorded in August 1995 at Oak Park and in August 1975 in Ballybrittas, Co. Laois, has been surpassed. A temperature … Read more
Hollywood star Russell Crowe has been spotted cycling around Bray and enjoying the sunshine as he took a break from filming his new movie. The actor was seen out and about in the capital as he is here to film his new supernatural thriller called The Pope’s Exorcist. He portrays the lead role of real-life … Read more
A brave lady Garda has earned accolades for diving into Dublin’s river Liffey to save the life of a man who was unresponsive in the water. Brave Sarah Lynam saved the drowning man’s life by doing CPR on him after she pulled him from the river. The victim was taken to the hospital and later made … Read more
A woman in her 20s has died following an assault in Athboy, Co Meath. Early Friday morning, Garda received a call from an unresponsive woman at a home in the Rathmore neighbourhood of Athboy. Staff from the National Ambulance Service were present at the site when the woman was pronounced dead. Her body remains at … Read more
After HSE inspectors discovered rodent droppings at the venues, two Dublin restaurants were shut down. The HSE issued Zing by Chaska with a closure order on July 20 in accordance with the FSAI Act 1998. Zing by Chaska is located at 90-91 Marlborough Street in Dublin 1. The closure order was issued after rodent droppings … Read more
As a nationwide Status Yellow temperature warning continues, Met Eireann forecasts highs of 30 degrees Celsius in some regions of the country today. Yesterday, the temperature in Carlow reached 30.5. Since yesterday at noon, the whole nation has been under a status yellow temperature alert. On Sunday, it is expected to lift at 6 a.m. … Read more
Ireland’s 2 million homes and small businesses are to be asked to avoid peak-time use of electricity in order to avoid blackouts this winter. Even though the network is struggling to keep up with demand, drastic measures are now being taken, according to Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe, who stated that the government does not anticipate … Read more
Two rollercoaster trains have crashed into each other at an amusement park in southern Germany, injuring at least 34 people, two of them severely. One rollercoaster train braked heavily and another train collided with it at the Legoland park in Guenzburg, a German news agency reported. The “Feuerdrache” ride was reportedly involved – which can reach speeds of … Read more
The Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler TD, is advising older people to stay hydrated and avoid direct sun light to help remain safe during the hot weather, ahead of a status yellow high temperature warning for the coming days. People aged over 65 and those with underlying health conditions such as … Read more
Inflation remains at its highest level in 38 years, with prices rising by 9.1% in the year to July 2022, according to the CSO report. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 9.1% in the year to July 2022, which is the same increase as June 2022 This remains the largest annual increase in the … Read more
Thriftify, the online platform for 98pc of Ireland’s charity shops, is planning to grow its business further after receiving a €1.6m investment. Themvar VC, along with angel investors including former River Island CEO Ben Lewis, joined the investment, which was sponsored by the Halo Business Angel Network Impact Syndicate. It follows ongoing growth in the … Read more