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Knock Airport Adds New Route to Groningen, Boosting Tourism to the West of Ireland

World

3 Oct, 2024

Knock Airport Adds New Route to Groningen, Boosting Tourism to the West of Ireland


The best little airport in the world has only gotten better with a "very special destination" added to their line-up...

Former Senior Garda Who Led Fight Against Kinahan Cartel Dies Suddenly

World

28 Sep, 2024

Former Senior Garda Who Led Fight Against Kinahan Cartel Dies Suddenly


Tributes have been paid to former Garda Assistant Commissioner John O’Driscoll, who died suddenly today. The news of his passing...

First Affordable Homes in Galway in Over a Decade Near Completion: Prices Start at €245,000

World

28 Sep, 2024

First Affordable Homes in Galway in Over a Decade Near Completion: Prices Start at €245,000


The first homes to be developed under an affordable housing scheme in Co Galway in more than 10 years are...

Irish Quantum Computing Firm Equal1 Partners with Nvidia to Drive Quantum Computing Advancements

Technology

27 Sep, 2024

Irish Quantum Computing Firm Equal1 Partners with Nvidia to Drive Quantum Computing Advancements


Irish quantum computing company Equal1 has signed a memorandum of understanding with American AI computing giant Nvidia to work together...

Overcrowding Crisis in University Hospital Limerick: Can Ennis Hospital Offer a Solution?

World

27 Sep, 2024

Overcrowding Crisis in University Hospital Limerick: Can Ennis Hospital Offer a Solution?


University Hospital Limerick (UHL) has been facing a persistent and alarming overcrowding crisis for several years. The situation has reached...

CCPC Cracks Down on Businesses in Ireland: Over 40 Inspections Following Consumer Complaints

World

27 Sep, 2024

CCPC Cracks Down on Businesses in Ireland: Over 40 Inspections Following Consumer Complaints


Teams from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) have swooped on dozens of businesses across the south and west...

Social Democrats Propose €25 Social Welfare Hike, Free GP Care for Under-12s in Alternative Budget

World

26 Sep, 2024

Social Democrats Propose €25 Social Welfare Hike, Free GP Care for Under-12s in Alternative Budget


The Social Democrats have launched their Alternative Budget 2025 – titled ‘Building Services, Building Communities’ – which focuses on investment...

€1.4 Million Security Hut Sparks Outrage: Is This the Cost of Government Security?

World

26 Sep, 2024

€1.4 Million Security Hut Sparks Outrage: Is This the Cost of Government Security?


A senior politician has said there was no respect for taxpayer money by public servants after it was revealed that...

NGOs Say Universal Energy Credits are a Waste of Money: Targeted Support Needed for Struggling Households

World

25 Sep, 2024

NGOs Say Universal Energy Credits are a Waste of Money: Targeted Support Needed for Struggling Households


Several non-governmental organisations are urging the Government to reconsider universal energy credits in Budget 2025. They claim untargeted one-off energy...

Irish President Accuses Israeli Embassy of Leaking Letter to Iran: A Diplomatic Dispute Erupts

World

25 Sep, 2024

Irish President Accuses Israeli Embassy of Leaking Letter to Iran: A Diplomatic Dispute Erupts


The diplomatic relations between Ireland and Israel have taken a sharp turn for the worse after Irish President Michael D....

Racing in Ireland Faces Extinction on TV as Government Bill Nears Final Approval

World

24 Sep, 2024

Racing in Ireland Faces Extinction on TV as Government Bill Nears Final Approval


The threat of racing being removed from television screens in Ireland continues to loom large after the minister of state...

The Script Are Back: Irish Band Announces First Irish Show of 2025 in Limerick

World

24 Sep, 2024

The Script Are Back: Irish Band Announces First Irish Show of 2025 in Limerick


Next year is already shaping up to be a good year for gigs, with a number of Irish and international...

Ireland's XL Bully Ban: A Controversial Move With Dog Owners Scrambling To Save Their Pets

Entertainment

24 Sep, 2024

Ireland's XL Bully Ban: A Controversial Move With Dog Owners Scrambling To Save Their Pets


The Irish government has introduced a ban on XL Bully dogs, a move that has sparked significant controversy and a...

Irish Agritech Start-up Wins Big at Ploughing Championships: Is This the Future of Farming?

Business

23 Sep, 2024

Irish Agritech Start-up Wins Big at Ploughing Championships: Is This the Future of Farming?


The 2024 National Ploughing Championships in Co Laois, Ireland, saw a wave of innovation sweeping through the Irish agritech sector....

Fuel Allowance Payments Begin: Who Is Eligible and How Much Will You Get?

World

23 Sep, 2024

Fuel Allowance Payments Begin: Who Is Eligible and How Much Will You Get?


The 2024-2025 Fuel Allowance season has begun, with Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys confirming the allowance will be paid...

Living Wage Drops for the First Time in a Decade: Here's Why

World

23 Sep, 2024

Living Wage Drops for the First Time in a Decade: Here's Why


The amount of money people need as a “living wage” has fallen for the first time in its history. Falling...

Surge in Asylum Appeals: High Court Overwhelmed as Ireland Faces Record International Protection Demand

World

23 Sep, 2024

Surge in Asylum Appeals: High Court Overwhelmed as Ireland Faces Record International Protection Demand


Applications to the High Court for review of asylum decisions more than doubled last year as the Department of Justice...

Cork Man's Slurry Love Goes Viral at National Ploughing Championships

World

23 Sep, 2024

Cork Man's Slurry Love Goes Viral at National Ploughing Championships


One young Cork man's passionate homage to slurry was the standout moment at this year's National Ploughing Championships after a...

Aoife Johnston Death Report: Overcrowding and Communication Failures at UHL Blamed for 'Avoidable' Tragedy

World

21 Sep, 2024

Aoife Johnston Death Report: Overcrowding and Communication Failures at UHL Blamed for 'Avoidable' Tragedy


A report into the “avoidable” death of a 16-year-old girl at University Hospital Limerick in 2022 has warned that it...

Irish Children See Gambling as a Normal Part of Sports: Study Reveals Shocking Trend

World

21 Sep, 2024

Irish Children See Gambling as a Normal Part of Sports: Study Reveals Shocking Trend


Gambling is increasingly regarded as a normal part of sport by Irish children due to the high level of exposure...

Dublin Airport's Community Fund Hits €2.5 Million Milestone: Another Round of Funding Open!

Local

20 Sep, 2024

Dublin Airport's Community Fund Hits €2.5 Million Milestone: Another Round of Funding Open!


Dublin Airport’s Community Fund has hit the milestone of €2.5 million in funding to clubs and community groups in north...

Kerry Culture Night: A Celebration of Art, Music, and Community

World

20 Sep, 2024

Kerry Culture Night: A Celebration of Art, Music, and Community


Kerry County Council Arts Service has curated a captivating evening of cultural immersion for the people of Kerry. Culture Night,...

BT Ireland Back on the Block: UK Telecom Giant Seeks Buyer for Second Time

Business

20 Sep, 2024

BT Ireland Back on the Block: UK Telecom Giant Seeks Buyer for Second Time


UK telecoms giant BT Group has hired investment bankers at UBS to advise on a fresh effort to sell its...

Culture Night 2024: Your Guide to the Best Events Across Ireland

World

20 Sep, 2024

Culture Night 2024: Your Guide to the Best Events Across Ireland


For every lover of all areas of the arts, today is like Christmas come at once as Culture Night finally...

Diplomats Urged to Secure Labor Deals for Filipino Workers Abroad

World

19 Sep, 2024

Diplomats Urged to Secure Labor Deals for Filipino Workers Abroad


Camarines Sur Representative Luis Raymund Villafuerte has issued a call to action for Philippine ambassadors, urging them to aggressively pursue...

Dublin Student Accused of Child Abduction Can Now Be Named

World

18 Sep, 2024

Dublin Student Accused of Child Abduction Can Now Be Named


A judge has ruled that a student charged with the attempted abduction of a young boy from a Dublin apartment...

Tragic Death of Crew Member on Fishing Vessel: 'One in a Million' Accident

World

18 Sep, 2024

Tragic Death of Crew Member on Fishing Vessel: 'One in a Million' Accident


A young crew member fell off a ladder on board a fishing vessel fracturing his upper neck causing cardiac arrest...

Annie Mac's Before Midnight Clubbing Experience is Coming to UK and Ireland Venues

Entertainment

18 Sep, 2024

Annie Mac's Before Midnight Clubbing Experience is Coming to UK and Ireland Venues


After a summer of big outdoor gigs, DJ and broadcaster Annie Mac is bringing her popular Before Midnight clubbing concept...

Miss Universe Ireland 2024: Meet the 27 Finalists Competing for the Crown

Entertainment

18 Sep, 2024

Miss Universe Ireland 2024: Meet the 27 Finalists Competing for the Crown


The annual Miss Universe Ireland competition is set to be a spectacular event this Friday, September 20th, at the Fairways...

Massive Slab of Ancient Bog Butter Unearthed in Ireland: Is It Edible?

World

18 Sep, 2024

Massive Slab of Ancient Bog Butter Unearthed in Ireland: Is It Edible?


A farmer in Co Donegal has unearthed what may be one of the largest ancient slabs of bog butter ever...

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