On March 12, 2020, then-Taoiseach Leo Varadkar delivered a significant address from Washington DC, informing the nation about the impending crises of coronavirus and Covid-19. In his speech, he announced the closure of schools and the transition to online learning,…
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued six closure orders to food businesses last month, primarily due to rodent infestations and poor hygiene practices. Notable closures included Universal Food Wholesale Distribution Limited in Portlaoise and Day to Day in…
Jarlath Burns, President of the GAA, is urging members to join a protest next week advocating for the upgrade of the A5 road, which has been the site of numerous fatalities. The campaign, supported by Tyrone GAA, comes as legal…
The rise of innovative computing solutions is reshaping the landscape for businesses, enhancing efficiency and productivity. Companies are increasingly adopting cloud technology, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics to gain a competitive edge. Experts highlight the role of these technologies…
Five years after the announcement of school closures due to the pandemic, students from St Joseph’s National School in Dublin reflect on their memories of isolation, virtual learning, and the lasting effects on their education and social lives. Despite challenges,…
Pope Francis’s health is reportedly stable as he continues treatment for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital. The Vatican confirmed improvements following a chest scan, and his doctors stated that he is no longer in immediate danger. Though he requires…
Sinn Féin has submitted draft legislation aimed at permanently abolishing domestic water charges in Ireland. Party leader Mary Lou McDonald criticized the government’s consideration of introducing charges for excessive water use as a covert reintroduction of water charges. Taoiseach Micheál…
The captain of the Portuguese-flagged ship Solong, a Russian national, has been arrested following a collision with the Stena Immaculate tanker off the coast of England. The incident resulted in a crew member being presumed dead and environmental concerns due…
The Irish Catholic Bishops are set to initiate a campaign addressing the dangers of vaping following a surge in concerns reported to the Irish Bishops Drugs Initiative (IBDI). At their recent conference, bishops discussed the alarming side effects of hexahydrocannabinol…
The NFL has initiated a campaign aimed at encouraging children in Ireland to participate in flag football, a non-contact version of American football. In collaboration with Sport Ireland and American Football Ireland, the initiative aims to increase youth participation to…
Labour MP Liam Conlon has tabled ‘Philomena’s Law’ in the UK Parliament to help survivors of mother-and-baby homes in Ireland, now living in the UK, access compensation without losing their means-tested benefits. The bill addresses the issue that current rules…
Negotiations between RTÉ management and the RTÉ Trade Union Group (TUG) for a pay increase have ended without an agreement. The TUG expressed disappointment over the lack of a meaningful offer and has referred the matter to RTÉ’s internal Industrial…
