Irish news

AGENDA, LIVING

‘Less traffic, greener hills, great Guinness’: Florence Pugh arrives in Wicklow

Actress Florence Pugh has arrived in Ireland to shoot a movie adaptation of Emma Donoghue's post-Famine psychological thriller…

By Jennifer McShane

Long Covid

SELF

Long Covid: ‘I never expected chronic fatigue and its impact on my family’

As final restrictions lift, one aspect of Covid-19 that remains is the debilitating effects of Long Covid, which…

By Jennifer McShane

AGENDA

Met Éireann issues high temperature advisory after hottest day

Met Éireann has issued a high temperature advisory valid from 12pm on Sunday until Friday, after temperatures exceed…

By Jennifer McShane

AGENDA

Everything you need to know about the Digital Covid Certificate

If you're planning any travel after July 19th, the EU Digital Covid Certificate (DCC), once, fully up and…

By Jennifer McShane

AGENDA, LIVING

A new food market has opened in Cork (and we’re going today)

Harley’s Street Food Market has opened in Cork with tacos, burgers, cocktails, and coffee galore. Planning your Sunday brunch?…

By Jennifer McShane

SELF

Unsolicited sexts: ‘Why should we stay silent over the unacceptable actions of others?’

Broadcaster Muireann O'Connell has had enough. After continually receiving unsolicited sexually explicit messages on social media, she’s urging…

By Jennifer McShane

AGENDA

Brilliant Garda Swiss police dance challenge video wins award

An Garda Síochána has received an award for its viral Jerusalema video which saw gardaí around the country…

By Jennifer McShane

AGENDA

Enjoy a ‘dip’ in the sea to help raise funds for Irish homeless charity

Homeless charity, the Simon Community, is encouraging people to take a ‘dip’ to raise funds for much-needed homelessness…

By Jennifer McShane

Nóra Quoirin

AGENDA, EDITORIAL

Inquest ruling changed to open verdict in Nóra Quoirin’s death

A Malaysian judge has overturned an inquest verdict of misadventure in the death of 15-year-old Nóra Quoirin, changing…

By Jennifer McShane

AGENDA, SELF

Lidl will give leave to employees for pregnancy loss and miscarriage

The supermarket chain is set to become the first company in Ireland to recognise early pregnancy loss and…

By Jennifer McShane

AGENDA

Explainer: How and when the PUP will be cut

The Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) is set to be reduced from early September under the Government’s Economic Recovery…

By Jennifer McShane

AGENDA

In case you missed it: Here are Ireland’s summer reopening plans in full

The Government has announced an array of plans that will see a widespread reopening of the country over…

By Jennifer McShane