On Wednesday, it was revealed excessive amounts of lead and nickel were found in the blood samples of patients. More than 500 people have been hospitalised in southern India from a mysterious illness which has left health experts puzzled. The illness, reported in the city of Eluru, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, caused those affected […]
That Prime delivery though… An Amazon support member trying to help a subscriber on Twitter on Saturday inadvertently created a frenzy on social media when it appeared to “deliver a United Ireland”. For some background, Amazon Prime Video have purchased the broadcasting rights for the Autumn Nations Cup in the United Kingdom, meaning they’re showing […]
“Frankly, we did win this election.” Donald Trump has once again, without any evidence, pushed the accusation of “fraud” in the presidential election and declared victory in the election despite not having the results to reaffirm that. He has described the election as a “fraud on the American public” and said he wants all vote […]
One suspect has been shot dead but police are searching for at least one more. Police in Austria have launched a manhunt after gunmen opened fire in multiple locations in Vienna, killing at least four people and wounding several others. Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz called it a “repulsive terror attack” and said that one of […]
She is the first person to face prosecution as part of the investigation. A woman is due in court on Thursday morning in connection with an ongoing Garda investigation into the circulation of images and details on social media claiming to identify a teenage boy who was found guilty of the murder of Ana Kriégel. […]
Just when you thought 2020 had peaked. Facebook Dating, the social media giant’s answer to Tinder and other dating apps, has launched in Ireland today (22 October). Initially due to be rolled out on Valentine’s Day this year, the dating service will now be available as an option on the Facebook menu bar on mobile. […]
“This shouldn’t become a numbers game: the objective is to get people to behave responsibly, rather than impose punishment.” Those who breach the Government’s Covid-19 restrictions can be issued with an on-the-spot fine of up to €500 under new legislation set to be confirmed in the coming days. The Government has agreed to introduce additional […]
“Many people have done everything that has been asked of them – but some have not.” The government has agreed a plan to move the country to Level 5 restrictions with some changes from midnight on Wednesday for six weeks. It’s understood the restrictions will be reviewed after four weeks. The cabinet met on Monday […]
Chief Executive Michael O’Leary blamed the “mismanagement of EU air travel” for the decision. Ryanair has said it will close its bases in Cork and Shannon this winter. The airline also said it is cutting its winter capacity to 40% of what it was last year. Ryanair said it is also closing its Toulouse base for […]
A quick guide to some of the main talking points. Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has delivered his Budget for 2021 to the Dáil. Speaking in the Dáil on Tuesday, Donohoe said the Government had maintained a “clear strategy” to respond to the risks facing it today: Firstly: rapidly building up healthcare capacity; Secondly: protecting household […]
The Wild Atlantic Way does it again. Donegal Airport has been voted the most scenic airport in the world, according to the 2020 edition of the annual scenic airports poll by PrivateFly, a global booking service for private jet charter and private aircraft hire. Chosen by thousands of travellers from across the globe and a […]
A new traffic light system is expected to replace the list next month. The Department of Foreign Affairs is to update the so-called ‘Green List’ of countries from where people arriving into Ireland do not have to restrict their movements. Sweden, Germany, Iceland, Poland and others will be among the countries to be added to […]