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  • 1,180 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed across Ireland

    1,180 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed across Ireland

    There are 362 people with the virus in hospital. There have been 1,180 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland on Sunday. The figures released from the Department of Health on Sunday did not contain information regarding deaths related to Covid-19. As of 8am on Sunday, 362 Covid-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 59 are […]

    5 years ago

  • Nightclubs call on Government to scrap late night venue charges ahead of reopening

    Nightclubs call on Government to scrap late night venue charges ahead of reopening

    The sector are asking Government to waive the fee for the next six months to allow the industry to recover. The Licensed Vinters Association (LVA) have called on Government to scrap late night venue charges ahead of the reopening of nightclubs. Nightclub trials are set to begin from 6 September, meanwhile, clubs will reopen fully […]

    5 years ago

  • ABBA to release first new songs since the 1980s with “historic” comeback

    ABBA to release first new songs since the 1980s with “historic” comeback

    The group also looks set to launch a new show where they will perform as hologram “Abbatars”. Swedish pop sensations ABBA are set to release their first new songs since the 1980s on Thursday (2 September) with a “historic” comeback livestream event. The pop group, who previously stated that they would never reunite, are also […]

    5 years ago

  • It’s “unlikely” 60,000 people will be allowed at All-Ireland Final

    It’s “unlikely” 60,000 people will be allowed at All-Ireland Final

    He said that the risk of a “super-spreader event” following the game is very low. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said that it’s unlikely 60,000 people will be allowed at the upcoming All-Ireland Final at Croke Park. Under plans confirmed by Government on Tuesday, 75% of capacity will be available for vaccinated individuals at […]

    5 years ago

  • Full details and dates of the restrictions to be eased with first changes coming next week

    Full details and dates of the restrictions to be eased with first changes coming next week

    Here’s a detailed timeline. Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed that all sectors including clubs and offices will reopen in October. Addressing the country on Tuesday he also confirmed that mask-wearing and other public health measures will remain in place in certain sectors such as retail and on public transport, however, they will be scrapped in private […]

    5 years ago

  • CONFIRMED: Clubs and offices to reopen in October, Covid passes to be scrapped, masks to remain

    CONFIRMED: Clubs and offices to reopen in October, Covid passes to be scrapped, masks to remain

    Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed all of the restrictions set to ease over the next two months. Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed that all sectors including clubs and offices will reopen in October. Addressing the country on Tuesday evening he also confirmed that mask-wearing and other public health measures will remain in place in certain sectors […]

    5 years ago

  • China to introduce three-hour weekly limit on online games for under 18s

    China to introduce three-hour weekly limit on online games for under 18s

    Those under the age of 18 will only be allowed to play from 8pm to 9pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. China is set to introduce a three-hour weekly limit on online gaming for under 18s from 1 September. Those under 18 will only be permitted to play from 8pm to 9pm on Friday, Saturday […]

    5 years ago

  • Government hoping to end almost all Covid-19 restrictions by 22 October

    Government hoping to end almost all Covid-19 restrictions by 22 October

    The plans will go to Cabinet tomorrow. Government is hoping to end almost all Covid-19 restrictions by 22 October as plans are set to go to Cabinet tomorrow. The phased return of workers to offices is also expected to take place on 20 September. It is also expected that maks will still be required in […]

    5 years ago

  • 1,293 cases reported as CMO says schools “not a major source of disease transmission”

    1,293 cases reported as CMO says schools “not a major source of disease transmission”

    “I would also urge caution when participating in activities with classmates outside the school environment.” There have been 1,293 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland on Monday. The figures released from the Department of Health on Monday revealed that there have now been 5,092 Covid-19 related deaths throughout the country since the pandemic began. […]

    5 years ago

  • Two men sought in connection with bogus fake €50 note scam in Cork

    Two men sought in connection with bogus fake €50 note scam in Cork

    As scams go, this certainly wasn’t the most sophisticated. Gardaí are appealing for information in connection with an incident in which two men asked the occupant of a house in Cork to show them any €50 notes he had in his possession, having first shown him a number of fake €50 notes and a Garda […]

    5 years ago

  • Cyclist aged in his 50s dies following fatal crash with a car in Galway

    Cyclist aged in his 50s dies following fatal crash with a car in Galway

    No other injuries have been reported. A cyclist aged in his 50s has died following a fatal crash with a car in Galway. Gardaí are currently at the scene of the road traffic collision involving a car and a bicycle that occurred at approximately 1.30pm on Sunday on the R345 near Corr na Mona in […]

    5 years ago

  • Eamon Ryan confirms public transport will return to 100% capacity next week

    Eamon Ryan confirms public transport will return to 100% capacity next week

    He said that a lot of the legislation governing Covid-19 restrictions will also be removed soon. Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has said that public transport will return to 100% capacity next week. Public transport is currently operating at 75% capacity due to current Covid-19 restrictions, however, it is set to ramp-up to full capacity […]

    5 years ago

  • Dublin Airport apologises for “lengthy queues” at security on Sunday morning

    Dublin Airport apologises for “lengthy queues” at security on Sunday morning

    People took to Twitter to express their frustration with some passengers claiming to have missed their flights due to the delays. Dublin Airport has apologised for “lengthy queues” at security on Sunday morning after passengers took to Twitter to express their frustration. Many people took to social media on Sunday after they were left waiting […]

    5 years ago

  • Future of NPHET “still remains to be decided”, says Taoiseach Micheál Martin

    Future of NPHET “still remains to be decided”, says Taoiseach Micheál Martin

    He said that there will be a “transition” from an “emergency situation” into a “more normal environment”. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that the future of the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) “still remains to be decided”. The Taoiseach also said that there will be a “transition” from an “emergency situation” to a more “normal […]

    5 years ago

  • Explosion reported at Kabul Airport amid “very high threat” of terror attack

    Explosion reported at Kabul Airport amid “very high threat” of terror attack

    The Pentagon confirmed the news on Thursday. An explosion has taken place at the eastern gate outside the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul with gunfire and a number of casualties also being recorded so far, according to local media reports. Pentagon Press secretary, John Kirby, confirmed the explosion outside Kabul airport on Twitter on […]

    5 years ago

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