The men are suspected of trying to poach rhinos. A suspected poacher was killed by a herd of elephants that he encountered while fleeing from park rangers in South Africa. According to a statement by South African National Parks published this week, three suspected rhino poachers were attempting to flee Kruger National Park rangers when […]
Some changes come into effect today. A phased easing of Level 5 restrictions is set to begin across Ireland today (12 April) and will continue over the coming weeks. Ireland has been in a Level 5 lockdown for more than 100 days and today marks the first major steps at emerging from the restrictions. Schools […]
Featuring some very special guests. TG4 will honour President Michael D. Higgins on his 80th birthday with a one-hour special featuring some of Ireland’s greatest poets, singers, musicians, thinkers, playwrights and dancers. In what will be a celebration of President Higgins and his life, the show will showcase the best of Irish arts, which has […]
A new report said Vitamin D is not a cure for Covid-19 but evidence suggests it can prevent more severe symptoms. The Oireachtas Health Committee has recommended all adults in Ireland should take a daily Vitamin D supplement due to growing international evidence that it may help to prevent the severity of Covid-19 outbreaks. It […]
A new Code of Practice has been revealed. Employees will have enhanced rights to disconnect from work outside normal working hours, under a new Code of Practice published by the Government on Thursday. As part of The Right To Disconnect, employees will be entitled not to have to “routinely” perform work outside their normal working […]
Big changes. A number of countries look set to be added to the list of high-risk countries from which travellers into Ireland must undertake a mandatory hotel quarantine. The list looks set to be expanded, with some reports suggesting 43 countries are currently being considered for addition. The Irish Independent reported the US, Germany, France […]
A number of items were seized, including six kegs. Gardaí in Limerick have shut down a shebeen on a private premises in the county. As part of Operation Navigation, Gardaí in Henry Street searched a private premises in Limerick on Saturday, 20 March in relation to alleged breaches of liquor licensing legislation in support of […]
“The fact that the arrested man is a serving Metropolitan Police officer is both shocking and deeply disturbing.” A Metropolitan Police officer has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a woman in south London last week. Sarah Everard, a 33-year-old marketing executive, went missing after leaving a friend’s home shortly after 9pm on […]
The dogs were sent back to Biden’s home in Delaware. Two German Shepherds belonging to US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden have returned to the family home in Delaware following aggressive behaviour in the White House. CNN reported one of the dogs, Major, was involved in a “biting incident” with a member […]
Sure, we’re not a bad bunch. It turns out that being friendly has its advantages, especially when it comes to winning awards for friendliness. Yes, Ireland has not one but two entries in the Condé Nast Traveller list of the friendliest cities in Europe. But the good news does not stop there, folks. Not only […]
There’ll be no talking to them in Achill after this. The idyllic Keem Bay in Achill Island in Mayo has been ranked among the best beaches in the world by influential travel publication, Lonely Planet. No stranger to international acclaim, Keem Bay was included on the publication’s best beaches in Europe at the number 18 […]
No firm dates have been given for the reopening of the hospitality sector but it’s thought it will be at least mid-summer. The Government looks set to abandon the controversial €9 substantial meal rule in pubs this year. On Tuesday, the Government revealed its new plan for living with Covid-19, Recovery and Renewal 2021 – […]