Ireland
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EuroGiant Liquidation: Over 640 Irish Retail Jobs Face Uncertainty Amid Rising Costs
Irish discount retailer EuroGiant, operating 77 stores and employing around 640 staff, has entered court-appointed liquidation, attributing the decision to escalating operational costs and fierce retail competition. Hundreds of jobs are now at risk across the country.
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Cork GP Faces Sanction After Findings in Strep A Death Inquiry
A Cork GP is facing sanctions after a fitness-to-practise inquiry found poor professional performance contributed to the death of 10-year-old Vivienne Murphy from a treatable Strep A infection.
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Newbridge Mourns Sudden Passing of Restaurateur Vivian Carroll
Newbridge and Co. Kildare are in shock following the sudden death of well-known businessman Vivian Carroll, owner of Judge Roy Beans and Harrigan’s Bar & Grill, remembered for his community support.
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Garda Lorcan Murphy Jailed After Reckless Assault of Teen
Former Garda Lorcan Murphy has been sentenced to one year in prison for a “highly reckless and unjustifiable” assault on a handcuffed, intoxicated teenager in Dublin in June 2021, an incident that resulted in the youth sustaining a fractured skull.
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Volunteer Rescuers in Enniscorthy Face Council Complaint
A rescue team aiding flood victims in Enniscorthy faced a complaint from Wexford County Council. The group evacuated families during Storm Chandra.
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Katie Taylor Embraces Stepmom Role Amid Career Reflections
Irish boxing legend Katie Taylor opens up about her new life as a wife and stepmom, reflecting on her illustrious career and future steps after becoming undisputed lightweight champion.
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Clare Water Safety Urged by RNLI for Bank Holiday Weekend
Kilrush RNLI has issued a critical public safety warning for residents and visitors in County Clare, Ireland, urging extreme caution during water-based activities this upcoming bank holiday weekend. The advisory emphasizes checking conditions and using personal safety equipment.
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Ireland’s St. Brigid’s Day Celebrations Spark Controversy Over Government Ad
Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs faces backlash over its St. Brigid’s Day video, accused of misrepresenting the saint and promoting progressive political agendas. The controversy coincides with the fifth annual ‘Brigit: Dublin City Celebrating Women’ festival.
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Irish Families See Early Social Welfare Payments Ahead of Holiday
Thousands of families across Ireland are receiving their Child Benefit and New Baby Grant payments earlier than scheduled this week, prompted by the St. Brigid’s Day bank holiday.
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Storm Chandra Flooding Exposes Infrastructure Gaps Across Ireland, Aid Efforts Underway
Widespread flooding from Storm Chandra has triggered major clean-up operations and exposed critical infrastructure vulnerabilities across Ireland, particularly in Dublin and Wexford, prompting calls for urgent investment and a national humanitarian aid response.
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Sinn Féin Leader’s Husband Settles Defamation Suit Against Shane Ross
Martin Lanigan, husband of Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald, settled a high-profile defamation case against former minister Shane Ross and his publisher after a High Court apology.
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Irish Rail Navigates Storm Chandra Aftermath Amid Major Weekend Service Disruptions
Irish Rail services face widespread disruptions across its network, stemming from the recent severe weather of Storm Chandra and extensive planned infrastructure works over the St Brigid’s bank holiday weekend, impacting DART, Intercity, and commuter routes.
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Met Éireann Faces Scrutiny After Storm Chandra Flooding; Wet February Forecast
Ireland grapples with the aftermath of Storm Chandra, which caused severe flooding and widespread damage, leading to calls for Met Éireann to enhance its weather warning system with more ‘judgment calls’. Meanwhile, a yellow rain warning is in effect, and…
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Gaby Lewis’s Leadership Tested as Ireland Faces Scotland in T20 World Cup Qualifier
Ireland’s captain Gaby Lewis leads her team in a critical ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier Super Six fixture against Scotland, aiming for a spot in the main tournament.
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Ireland Launches €558m Home Retrofit Grants for Windows and Energy Upgrades
Ireland has announced a €558 million National Retrofit Plan for 2026, offering new and expanded grants for window replacement, insulation, heat pumps, and other home energy efficiency upgrades.