One can only guess what song the music video might be for… It hardly needs repeating that Ed Sheeran is a BIG deal in Ireland and he seems to have a particular affinity, as a lot of us do to be fair, with Galway. Like many a wannabe singer-songwriter, Ed used to busk on Shop […]
Would you or anyone you know be interested? Irish Rail have announced that they are seeking male and female apprentices for a wide variety of positions commencing in Autumn of this year. Iarnród Éireann are seeking female and male applicants for the following apprenticeships; Apprentice Fitter, Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Apprentice Electrician and Apprentice Vehicle […]
Has the population in your county gone up our down since 2011? Ireland is certainly getting a little crowded as a whole, as Census 2016 results released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on Thursday revealed that Ireland’s population has increased by 3.8% (173,613) in the last five years. Part I of the summary results […]
Establishments in Dublin, Donegal, Westmeath and Wexford were served with closure orders last month. Six food businesses in Ireland were served with closure orders for breaches of food safety legislation during the month of March, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). Three of the establishments affected were based in Dublin, while there […]
During testing of the new system, Netflix saw an astounding 200% increase in ratings activity. One of the very few downsides of Netflix is trying to filter through the vast amount of content on the streaming service to find something new to watch after bingeing your way through Stranger Things or Better Call Saul in […]
It’s early days and we don’t want to get your hopes up, but it’s looking good. Made plans for this weekend? Do they involve spending time outdoors? Then you’ll be glad to know that the early forecast from Met Éireann predicts plenty of dry and sunny spells, with temperatures in the high teens. Saturday looks […]
A very progressive step. Iceland is set to become the first country in the world to require public and private businesses to provide equal pay for male and female employees. According to The Guardian, a bill has been presented by the Icelandic parliament that will require companies and institutions of 25 or more employees to […]
Student Universal Support Ireland are expecting in excess of 100,000 applications. Students attending third-level institutions in Ireland in the academic year 2017/18 can now apply for a SUSI grant after the application scheme reopened today, April 3. SUSI will open for renewal and new applications for the 2017/18 academic year on 3 April, 2017 https://t.co/ZDchF9nFsN […]
Prepare for a heavy dose of procrastination, brought to you by Google Maps. They’ve done it before (and they can do it as often as they like as far as we’re concerned), but in honour of April Fools’ Day Google have added Ms. Pac-Man to Google Maps. Open up the Google Maps app on your […]
The changes are designed to allow for safer and calmer environments for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. A number of new slow zones will be compulsory in certain residential areas and in the vicinity of schools in Dublin City centre from midnight tonight, Friday 31 March. Details of the expansion of 30km/hr speed limit zones in […]
Do you have a very particular set of skills? Well, Netflix WANTS YOU… don’t worry, this has nothing to do with Taken. Unless, that is, any of the Taken films appear on Netflix and you find yourself having to translate Liam Neeson’s menacing threats into one of the variety of languages now available on the […]
Holidaying at home this summer? This could be right up your street. Irish Landmark Trust have announced that five beautiful lighthouse properties in Ireland will now be available for the public to enjoy as short-term holiday accommodation. The announcement marks the enhancement of an existing partnership between Irish Landmark and The Commissioners of Irish Lights, […]