Carla Jove

Starting a new life from scratch “I finally found I can be myself; I don’t feel I’m a stranger anymore”, says MiaoYu Tseng about Dublin. She’s been in Ireland for three months, and so far she’s been experiencing both many amazing and hard things. “One thing I really love about it is that, in my […]

1 month ago

Iarnród Éireann passengers have been advised about delays up to 90 minutes on train and DART services. The warning comes after “a major signalling issue” in Dublin related to the signalling power supply, which occurred around 12.30pm. The incident affected all services between Landsowne and Donabate, including DART, Belfast, Northern Commuter, Sligo, Rosslare Maynooth and […]

1 month ago

Tech giant Mark Zuckerberg has purchased Strancally Castle in Waterford. ​The Meta boss and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have bought the property from Michael Alen-Buckley, co-founder of London-headquartered private investment firm RAB Capital, and Giancarla Alen-Buckley. The purchase was made several weeks ago, as Zuckerberg had already had his eye on the land for some […]

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14% of all Irish domestic customers were behind on their electricity bills in April, recent figures from the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) show. These 322,298 households could be making easy mistakes. Jamie Griffin, Director of Cork Electrical, says households can cut usage without losing comfort. “Everyone talks about standby and light bulbs, and […]

1 month ago

Spain’s wildfire. Thailand’s floods. Venezuela’s earthquake. And now, Colombia’s. It’s a lot. Where to give money and to who? Luckily, if you live in Dublin, there’s a very easy way to send help to aid during the natural disaster in Colombia. On August 10th, the country suffered one of the strongest earthquakes in its recorded […]

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The hotter Irish summers are increasing the size and number of false widow spiders. Google trends data searches for false widow spider bites have surged by 5,000% in the recent heatwave. The hot weather is causing the species to get bigger. Luke Newnes, garden expert at Hillarys explains warmer conditions can accelerate spider’s breeding and growth cycles, allowing […]

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Irish burger chain Supermac’s has won a trademark battle with McDonald’s. The Irish restaurant can now register its logo in the UK, as allowed by the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO). Pat McDonagh, Supermac’s founder and managing director, has hailed the victory for the fast-food chain, positioning it against McDonald’s powerful corporation, one of the […]

2 months ago

1 in 10 Irish parents say their child went without prescribed asthma medication because of financial pressures. The new Asthma Society of Ireland research has sparked calls to the Government to act. The survey reveals that 46% of parents say asthma places a financial strain on their household, and 9% reported going without prescribed medication […]

2 months ago

Two puppies were dumped in a bin in Finglas, Co. Dublin this year after being abused. The five-month-old crossbreed siblings Aeries and Zeus were brought to Dogs Trust Ireland, after being found by a passerby who took them into a pet shop. When the puppies got to Dogs Trust, it was discovered they weren’t microchipped, […]

2 months ago

The fires in Spain and France have not only claimed the lives of a large number of people, but are also transforming the tourism landscape and affecting the holiday plans of many foreign visitors. The consequences are devastating. From the fires and loss of life, to the impact and cost to the country’s economy, as […]

2 months ago

The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has released its latest report on water standards. The report states “that drinking water quality in private supplies continues to fall short of the standards achieved by public supplies delivered by Uisce Éireann”. The Drinking Water Quality in Private Group Schemes and Small Private Supplies 2025 report states water quality […]

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AI-powered scams have become the single biggest fraud threat facing Irish consumers in 2026, according to Irish financial organisations. Voice cloning, deepfake videos, and the use of fake identities are the top offenders for duping the public. AI technology has been used to impersonate banks, family members and even well-known public figures, raising concerns amongst […]

2 months ago

Signs written as Gaeilge will now feature in It’s a Small World ride. An Irish man ‘s campaign to feature placecards in the Irish language has come to fruition. After two years of campaigning, Stuart McHugh’s “crusade”, as he describes it, has come to an end. McHugh shared the big achievement on his social media […]

2 months ago

Alcohol consumption among Irish people has continued to fall over the last 25 years, marking a 36% reduction. A report by economist Anthony Foley on behalf of the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI), shows that average alcohol consumption per adult fell by 2.1% last year to 9.30 litres of pure alcohol (LPA). Among last […]

2 months ago

The dancing record attempt will kick off this Sunday As part of the Belfast TradFest from 1PM to 5PM  at the historic Titanic Slipways on Belfast’s Maritime Mile., thousands of people are expected to take part in a record breaking céilí. This year’s event expects to welcome more than 10,000 participants, marking themselves as one […]

2 months ago

Almost a year at sea and 40,000 nautical miles around the world. Dalkey native Brian Uniacke, is professional First Mate for Team Tongyeong of the Clipper Race, one of the toughest endurance challenges on the planet. The Dublin man is close to finishing his first full lap of the globe. First sailing transatlantic with his […]

2 months ago

William Morrow Anderson, a convicted murderer who dismembered his flatmate in 2022 in Barcelona, escaped during a scheduled visit on Monday. Anderson had been granted third-level prison privileges and was allowed to make scheduled outings. The killer fled the vehicle transporting him when it stopped at a traffic light, after taking a walk around the […]

2 months ago

The hosepipe ban will be extended nationwide starting from Friday. ​The ban already took effect last week and is currently in place for Dublin, south Tipperary and parts of Kildare, Meath, Wexford and Wicklow. ​Now the order will take effect on all counties “at 00:01 on Friday, 24th July 2026 and will cease to have […]

2 months ago

Country music star Nathan Carter and emerging artist Braden Hull will be playing live this weekend at the Dublin City Council Ceol Country. ​The event will take place at Merrion Square Park on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August, delighting everyone with two days of country music and welcoming the college football weekend. Carter will […]

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Beloved Irish nine-year-old, Dáithí Mac Gabhann, has finally received a heart transplant. Dáithi held the record for the longest wait of any child in the world for a heart transplant, having been on the waiting list since 2018. The Belfast schoolboy was born with a condition called Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. This means he only […]

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New rules are set to be implemented for those using e-scooters. The government has decided against a complete ban; sales to those under 16 will be extended to those under 18. ​People will now be required to have a driver’s licence to be able to use an e-scooter. The new regulation also includes mandatory high-viz […]

2 months ago

Some Cork commuters will benefit from a 90-minute bus fare for €1.70 using their Leap Card. The implementation of this new measurement starts today, Monday, 20 July, and will be applied to all of Bus Éireann’s TFI city bus services in Cork. This new fare allows passengers to make unlimited transfers within a 90-minute period, […]

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Dublin-based airline Ryanair has experienced a massive profit drop due to rising oil prices. The company has announced that profit after tax for the three months to the end of June was € 538 million, 34% lower than the same period last year at €820 million. The airline hedged 80% of its jet fuel this […]

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From live music, food from the finalist countries and football chants, here are the main venues that will celebrate the match with a bang. With such a big Latin community, Dublin will be a second home to all the Argentinians and Spanish this Sunday evening. The final World Cup is set to bring an array […]

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As of today, Uisce Éireann has introduced a six-week housepipe ban to protect water supplies. The utility reported that the domestic customer water use is around 20% above normal levels assumed due to the hot summer weather and proliferation of data centres around the country. Here is everything you need to know about the housepipe […]

2 months ago

Australia will set new laws to regulate the use of power and water by artificial intelligence data centres. No such laws exist in Ireland, the data centre capital of the world, home to 89 data centres. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet the country’s leaders next month to discuss the legislation, which will be […]

2 months ago

The Script’s frontman Danny O’Donoghue calls for a motion to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence. The petition comes as the music industry warns of potential dangers of AI for artists who have no legal protection. IMRO, The Ivors Academy Ireland and the Screen Composers Guild of Ireland are calling on the Irish Government to […]

3 months ago

Homeowners will be able to report anyone they see breaking the “hosepipe ban”. The prohibition has been issued by Uisce Éireann as a six-week preventive measure to protect water supplies. ​The order will affect Dublin, south Tipperary, parts of Kildare, Meath, Wexford, and Wicklow. ​The ban will start after midnight on Thursday and remain until […]

3 months ago

Drug offences in the District Court have increased by 8%, according to the annual report of the Courts Service. 30,018 new drug cases before the District Court last year, compared to 27,783 in 2024. Likewise, public order and assault cases also showed an increase of 11% according to the report published today. Among other increases, […]

3 months ago

Met Éirean has warned about a prolonged spell of very hot weather over the coming days, with temperatures exceeding 25°C during daytime. The temperature warning covers counties Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford and Cork. With overnight temperatures set to exceed 15°C, humidity can make it very difficult to […]

3 months ago

Wake up at 5am. Take your €100 10-step skincare routine. Meditate. Journal. Get some movement. Have a healthy breakfast with at least 30 grams of protein. Don’t forget your supplements. Are you staying hydrated enough? Remember to book that reformer pilates class. Just in time to start your nine-to-five full-time job while also being a […]

3 months ago

A new bill would see US military planes banned from landing in Shannon.  The bill, tabled by People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy, comes after multiple reports of weapons and other aid being sent to Israel amid the Gaza genocide. Since March, the number of US troops passing through Shannon has increased, coinciding with the […]

3 months ago

E-scooters have been in the news for all the wrong reasons this year, and it seems likely a change is coming. Six children have been put on life support in the past month in Children’s Health Ireland, Temple Street because of injuries they have sustained on the vehicles. Since May 2024, Children’s Health Ireland Hospital […]

3 months ago

The Hidden Risks of Cutting Gluten Without Celiac Disease or Intolerance Glucose spikes. Many of us have probably heard this term. However, how many of us know what it means? ​Anti-inflammatory diet. Glycaemic index. Protein synthesis. Terms of this calibre feature in the headlines of some out-of-context articles and appear in viral videos on social […]

3 months ago

Ireland is still way off achieving its 2030 target emissions reductions, a new report has said. Green Party Leader Roderic O’Gorman has accused the government of “quietly quitting” on climate action regarding the latest Environmental Protection Agency report. Despite emissions having declined for the fourth consecutive year, and emissions from residential buildings falling to their […]

3 months ago

It seems the bright days are making a comeback Met Éireann has revealed temperatures will reach close to 30C this week. The national forecaster has revealed eastern and southeastern counties will see temperatures ranging from 22 to 29 degrees. While counties in this region, such as Dublin, Wicklow, Carlow and Kildare are in for sunny […]

3 months ago

“First, mute their stories, or stop following their friends…” We have all been guilty of eavesdropping on other people’s conversations at some point. Especially in restaurants, where there is always a table where a couple of friends are discussing their romantic dramas and breakup memories. ‘Well, the other day they liked my post on my […]

3 months ago

Sleeping divorce might be an option Sleeping next to your “other half” feels so exciting at the beginning stages of a relationship. The idea of waking up next to your favourite person sounds priceless. However, as time goes on and one discovers that one’s partner’s slumber has nothing to do with the Sleeping Beauty’s rest, […]

3 months ago