A High Court has settled a case involving a 19-year-old man, Adam Nolan, who fatally stabbed his mother’s partner, Bryan Cassidy, after being discharged from an emergency department despite exhibiting psychotic thoughts. The Health Service Executive (HSE) apologized for its…
Matthew Gilbert, known as ‘the Irish Viking’, has been listed among Ireland’s latest tax defaulters for under-declaring his income by €61,374, resulting in a total owed of €88,861. His company, Matty Irish Viking Limited, owes €266,693 for various taxes. The…
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,…
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 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…
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…
During a meeting at the White House, US President Donald Trump expressed support for Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin in addressing Ireland’s housing crisis. Trump attributed the crisis to Ireland’s economic success, suggesting that the country struggles to produce enough homes…
Recent data from the Central Statistics Office reveals a dramatic 39% drop in planning permissions for apartments in Ireland in 2024 compared to the previous year. Approvals for houses also declined by 2.7%, contributing to an overall annual reduction in…
Taoiseach Micheál Martin met with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, marking a diplomatic encounter devoid of the tensions seen during other recent visits. While both leaders expressed mutual respect, Trump’s rhetoric hinted at an impending trade war…
Great Blasket Island, an uninhabited Irish island, is searching for a couple to manage its small café and three holiday cottages. The role includes operating the café, cleaning guest accommodations, and dealing with the challenges of island life, including limited…
Joe Butler, a 42-year-old resident of Mallow, has been charged with the murder of 31-year-old Paula Canty. Canty’s body was discovered in her home last Friday morning. Originally from Kinsale, Canty had recently moved to Mallow and was a mother…
Gardaí have sent a file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions regarding the Moriarty Tribunal, which examined the financial dealings of former Taoiseach Charles Haughey and ex-Minister Michael Lowry. The tribunal’s 2011 report highlighted the connections between…
