The Irish Red Cross is meeting the “hugely challenging” situation. Almost 23,000 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Ireland since the invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces in late February. The Irish Government has continually pledged its support to Ukraine since the invasion commenced, with Taoiseach Micheál Martin further underlining the country’s commitment during his […]
Be advised. Covid-19, unfortunately, hasn’t gone away. A considerable spike in positive cases has been visible across Ireland in recent weeks, despite signs that we may hopefully be through the worst of it. Despite renewed calls from healthcare professionals to return to public health measures, the Government is holding firm on the status quo in […]
New public advice on the cost of living is imminent. Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications and Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan will argue for radical measures in a bid to tackle the ongoing rise in energy costs. Recent weeks have seen notable price hike announcements from Ireland’s leading energy providers including Electric Ireland, […]
The only way is up. Inflation continues to spiral across Ireland as another major energy provider announces a notable increase in prices. Following price hike announcements from Bord Gáis and Energia in recent weeks, Electric Ireland has joined the fray. The average Electric Ireland electricity bill will rise by 23.4%, or €24.80 per month. The […]
The arts and a more sustainable future take centre stage. Two new subjects will be added to the Leaving Cert curriculum as part of a major education overhaul. Announced by Minister for Education Norma Foley on Tuesday (29 March), the ‘Equity and Excellence for All’ programme represents a three-pronged approach to reforming the senior cycle […]
An incredible talent, may he rest in peace. Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has passed away at the age of 50. Hawkins’ death was confirmed by Foo Fighters via an official statement released at around 3am Irish time on Saturday morning, 26 March. The band were present in Bogotá, Colombia as part of their South […]
Be advised. An orange-level high fire warning is in place for the weekend and the start of next week. Issued by the Department of Agriculture, the warning arises from current, high pressure-dominated weather patterns. As a result, a high fire risk has been deemed to apply to all areas where hazardous fuels such as dead […]
“These are powerful steps. But it was a little late.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked the European Union for its support of his country during the Russian invasion, though criticised leaders for arguably taking too much time to apply sanctions. Speaking via video link on Thursday during the EU summit in Brussels, Zelensky stated […]
This one seriously boils over. Want to never eat in a restaurant ever again or at least feel somewhat guilty about what hospitality staff have to go through on a particularly busy night? We’ve got the film for you. Or, rather, Netflix does. Following on from a short run in Irish cinemas back in January, Boiling […]
Covid-19 cases are on the rise, though Government officials continue to insist restrictions will not return. Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan is not of the opinion that restrictions designed to tackle Covid-19 should return, despite a visible spike in cases across Ireland. That sentiment was expressed by Tánaiste Leo Varadkar at a party meeting on […]
It may take a little while, though… Dublin Airport has begun a process of upgrading its existing technology in order to eventually scrap the 100ml rule on carrying liquids within cabin baggage. Last week, Shannon Airport resumed transatlantic flights for the first time in two years while announcing the removal of the 100ml rule which […]
The Tánaiste said the new spike in Covid cases is “a cause for concern, not a cause for panic”. Ireland is in the midst of a fresh Covid wave yet restrictions will not return, according to Tánaiste Leo Varadkar. As of Sunday (20 March), over 1,000 people are hospitalised in relation to the virus. Speaking […]