Two young men died in separate road crashes in Cork and Dublin

Two young men in their 20s were killed in separate road traffic collisions in Dublin and Cork on Saturday. Gardai in Cork were called to a crash involving a 4×4 and a car in Skibereen shortly before 10.30 p.m. The car’s driver, a male in his mid-20s, was declared dead on the spot. His body … Read more

Amazon opens first Irish fulfilment centre in Dublin

Amazon has officially opened its first Irish warehouse in Co Dublin, creating 500 new permanent jobs to help meet customer demand. The state-of-the-art fulfilment centre, will provide faster delivery for customers across Ireland seven days a week, including one-day delivery on hundreds of thousands of items. The company confirmed that the so-called fulfilment centre, located … Read more

Gardaí seize cannabis worth €700,000 in Dublin

Following a search operation on Sunday morning, Gardaí in Dublin have seized cannabis worth approximately €700,000. Officers from the Tallaght Garda station, including members of the Regular Unit, Tallaght & Rathfarnham Divisional Drugs, and the Garda Dog Unit, searched a yard in the Crooksling neighbourhood of Brittas, Dublin 24, at around 11 a.m. on Sunday. … Read more

Fire crews respond to a blaze in Dublin city center

After “heavy smoke” was spotted in the area this afternoon, firefighters rushed to Capel Street in the Dublin city center. Shortly before 1 pm on Sunday, the official Dublin Fire Brigade Twitter account tweeted: “Four crew of firefighters are fighting a fire in a shed off Capel Street. “Smoke is visible in the area, but we have … Read more

Free Now introducing e-bikes to Dublin with Tier partnership

In Dublin, e-bikes will be available for reservation through the Free Now app starting later this week as a result of a collaboration with micromobility service provider, Tier. Following in the footsteps of Free Now’s offerings in other European countries, such as France, Germany and Spain, customers in parts of Dublin will now be able … Read more

Man and woman arrested after gardaí seize suspected gun and drugs in Dublin

A man and a woman in their 30s have been arrested in connection with the seizure of a suspected firearm and a quantity of drugs on Tuesday afternoon. Officers attached to the South Central Divisional Drug unit who were on patrol in Townsend Street, Dublin 2, observed “unusual activity” and approached both suspects who are … Read more

Hindu convention of Ireland will be held in Dublin on August 14

The second Hindu convention of Ireland is scheduled to take place in Dublin on August 14 at the Phibblestown Community Center. The convention promotes the concept of togetherness while focusing on various facets of Sanatana dharma. Indian Ambassador Akhilesh Mishra and Swami Chidanandapuri will be present as honoured guests. The one-day convention will include prayers, … Read more

600 clients in Dublin’s city centre experience major power outage

Dublin city centre has been struck by a power outage as ESB crews fix a fault in the Templebar area. According to ESB Networks, the issue at Bedford Row has affected more than 610 consumers, and they are working to find a solution. The company confirmed the problem on their Twitter account and the power … Read more

House prices report: How much salary you need to buy a house in Ireland?

The cost of owning a home in Ireland is quickly on the rise alongside the cost of the necessities. The latest report found that nationally, housing prices rose 5.3 percent in the second quarter of 2022, 3.4% in Dublin, and 6.1% elsewhere around the country. According to a new report published by property website MyHome, … Read more

Dublin among top 50 most expensive cities to live in

Dublin has been listed in the top 50 most expensive cities in the world for international employees, according to new research. The Irish capital was ranked 49th in the Mercer Cost of Living Survey, ahead of other European cities such as Luxembourg and Rome.  Hong Kong topped the list, followed by the four Swiss cities … Read more

Shreya Ghoshal to perform at live concert in Dublin

Happy news for Indian music lovers in Ireland, Leading playback singer Shreya Ghoshal will perform a live concert in Dublin. The event, dubbed ‘Diwali Damaka’, will take place on October 29 at the Dublin Convention Center, Spencer Dock, North Wall Quay. This is Shreya Ghoshal’s first visit to Dublin. To book tickets visit www.ukeventlife.co.uk.

House prices in Ireland rise by average of 9.5% in a year

House prices in Ireland have risen by an average of 9.5 percent over the last year, according to a report by a property website. The latest sales report from Daft. ie shows that prices increased 3.8 percent on average between March and June, the largest three-month gain in almost two years. The report also showed … Read more

Uniphar U23 5-Nations Tournament: Indian women’s hockey team set to go up against Netherlands in final at Dublin

The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team is all set to take on the Netherlands in the final of the Uniphar U23 5 Nations Tournament on Sunday, 26 June 2022, here, at the UCD Dublin, Ireland. The Indian side was unbeaten during the group stage of the competition. The Indian women’s team started their Uniphar U23 … Read more