Sharon Lynch

34% of people report not having their Covid certs checked in restaurants

Fewer people having Covid certs checked - ESRI study

The Economic and Social Research Institute has found that the percentage of people reporting that their Digital Covid Cert was not checked in pubs increased from 21% last month to 37% .

Coronavirus • 06 Nov 21

The NTA is proposing more than 60 new connections to regional cities from surrounding areas

NTA seeks to increase rural bus services by 25%

The National Transport Authority is proposing an overall increase of approximately 25% in rural bus services as part of the five-year Connecting Ireland plan that was published for public consultation today.

Ireland • 29 Oct 21

Pieta has seen a significant rise in the number of young people coming to them

Significant rise in young people using Pieta's services

Suicide and self-harm prevention charity Pieta says it has seen a significant rise in the number of young people coming to them for services.

Ireland • 10 Oct 21

Patrick Nugent was 23 when he died in 1984

Family welcomes meeting over Bunratty manager's death

The family of Patrick Nugent, who died in 1984 in unexplained circumstances in Bunratty Folk Park, Co Clare, met with officials from the Department of Justice earlier today.

Regional • 08 Oct 21

It is understood the light aircraft suffered technical difficulties

Four injured as light aircraft crash lands in Wexford

A light aircraft with four people on board has crash landed on a beach off Carnsore Point in Co Wexford.

Ireland • 23 Sep 21

Balloting concluded on the Company Covid Recovery document earlier today

Aer Lingus ground staff reject cost-cutting plan

Ground operations staff at Aer Lingus, who are members of SIPTU, have overwhelmingly rejected a cost-cutting plan.

Business • 21 Sep 21

The event will take place this evening from 9pm

Defence Forces conduct military exercise in Dublin

The Defence Forces are conducting a military exercise in the Poolbeg Area, Dublin Docks this evening between 9pm and 1am.

Dublin • 21 Sep 21

The 'Safe Ireland Survivor Fund' is for domestic violence survivors, refuges and support centres in Ireland

New fund worth €500,000 for domestic violence survivors

Safe Ireland and Airbnb have today announced the launch of the 'Safe Ireland Survivor Fund' for domestic violence survivors, refuges, and support centres in Ireland.

Ireland • 08 Sep 21

Yeats painted just over 1,200 oil paintings over the course of his life, with the majority painted in his last 15 years

Jack B Yeats exhibition opens at National Gallery

A new exhibition celebrating the work of artist Jack B Yeats has opened at the National Gallery in Dublin, 150 years after his birth.

Ireland • 04 Sep 21

MEAI spokesperson Matt McGranaghan said the industry has now had 525 days of continuous lockdown since March 2020

No date set for return of live concerts after meeting

The Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland has expressed deep disappointment following a virtual meeting with Minister for Arts Catherine Martin this afternoon, after no date was set for the return of live concerts and cultural events.

Coronavirus • 18 Aug 21