Members of the trade union Siptu voted in favour of 72-hour strike action at St Joseph’s Centre in Shankill, Co Dublin, due to a lack of progress in management talks over pay regrading and chronic understaffing, according to the union. The facility, Ireland’s largest dedicated dementia care home operated by St John of God services, … Read more
Dublin City Council is launching a pilot initiative to provide free sunscreen to members of the public through dispensers located in 12 parks across the city, according to a municipal spokesperson. The scheme aims to promote sun safety and reduce the risk of skin cancer in Ireland, where skin cancer is recorded as the most … Read more
Hospitality entrepreneur Alan Clancy is contesting a High Court bankruptcy petition initiated by businessman Sean McGowan. The petition concerns an alleged debt of over €278,000 stemming from a lease agreement for the Oldcastle House Hotel in County Meath. Clancy, who controls the NolaClan hospitality group, denies the debt in full and is preparing a separate … Read more
Garbage singer Shirley Manson cast doubt on the future of the band during a performance at Dublin’s Iveagh Gardens, citing shifting music industry economics as a primary challenge for middle-class bands. Manson told the audience the band does not know what will happen moving forward, noting that the industry currently favors “oligarch” levels of success … Read more
Brenda Fricker, the first Irish woman to win an Academy Award for acting and a celebrated veteran of stage and screen, has died at the age of 81. Her career, which spanned over 30 films and early Irish television, is credited by President Catherine Connolly and other officials as a catalyst for the revitalization of … Read more
Lorcan Murphy, a 38-year-old Dubliner, was sentenced to 14 years in prison by a Budapest court for the murder of 31-year-old US nurse Mackenzie Michalski. Murphy, who claimed the death was an accident occurring during “rough sex,” was convicted after psychiatric evaluations and digital evidence revealed a pattern of predatory behavior, sexual aberration, and the … Read more
Emerging Trends in Irish Seaside Dining: A 2026 Outlook The Rise of Coastal Culinary Experiences Irish seaside towns are redefining their culinary landscapes, blending local traditions with global influences. At Solas Tapas in Dingle, for example, dishes like Dingle lobster ravioli showcase the area’s marine bounty. Did you know? Michelin’s recent recognition of Kinsale in … Read more
Australian Beer and Cigarette Taxes Top Global Rankings, Sparking Industry Warnings Deutsche Bank’s 2026 cost of living index reveals Melbourne and Sydney as the world’s most expensive cities for beer and cigarettes, with prices for five beers and two packs of Marlboros reaching $US111.20 and $US109.50 respectively. The data highlights a “relentless” rise in sin … Read more
Love Island contestant Ellie Chadwick has reportedly quit the ITV2 dating show, according to The Sun. While viewers have watched the Scottish real estate manager threaten to leave the villa over her partner Finley Maddock’s connection with bombshell Elicia Bailey, her departure follows a period where the pair appeared to have reconciled. The Timeline of … Read more
A High Court dispute concerning alleged heating system defects in a €6.16 million Dublin penthouse is moving to mediation, according to court proceedings. Aideen O’Byrne, who purchased the Lansdowne Place property in Ballsbridge, claims internal temperatures have reached 33 degrees Celsius due to maintenance failures. The developer, Copper Bridge, denies these allegations, citing expert reports … Read more