Bristol trip-hop pioneers Massive Attack have teamed up with fan-owned League of Ireland club Bohemian FC to design a striking new third strip for the 2026 FAI Cup, blending football heritage with anti-imperialist political activism, according to club officials and band statements. The jersey features design elements inspired by Cuban national kits, references the Irish … Read more
Two Garda members were hospitalised after a stolen Audi intentionally rammed and flipped their marked patrol car in Finglas shortly before midnight on Monday, according to An Garda Síochána. The young male and female officers crawled out of the wreckage to safety with assistance from colleagues while the suspects fled on foot and remain at … Read more
A rare partial solar eclipse swept across western Europe, plunging parts of Spain, Iceland, and Ireland into temporary darkness and drawing thousands of sky-watchers to public parks and coastal vantage points. Crowds Gather Across Ireland for Once-in-a-Generation Celestial Event Thousands of spectators gathered across the island of Ireland on Wednesday evening to witness the partial … Read more
Irish functional drinks brand VitHit has been acquired for €75 million by Nichols, the UK-based company behind Vimto, in an all-cash debt-free deal that sees founder Gary Lavin step down from day one, according to corporate disclosures and statements released by both firms. VitHit Acquisition Details and Financials Founded in 2000 by Gary Lavin, VitHit … Read more
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) served 11 closure orders and two prohibition orders on food businesses in July due to severe breaches of food safety legislation, including a toilet overflowing with human waste and active cockroach infestations, according to an official report published on Tuesday. Enforcement Actions Across Irish Food Businesses in July … Read more
Applications for 40 newly built one-bedroom affordable apartments at St Laurence’s Park in Stillorgan are set to open on Wednesday, 12 August at 12pm, according to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC). Developed by the council on its own land, the project aims to help first-time and other eligible buyers purchase homes at a reduced price … Read more
The Cost Breakdown of Dublin’s Grab-and-Go Lunch Market According to retail data compiled by local outlets, Tesco meal deals have risen from €3.50 to €5 for customers without a club card. Premium convenience options have climbed even higher. Independent spots like Bear Market price pre-made sandwiches at €8.95, while Café 28 on Dame Street charges … Read more
Fingal County Council has drawn intense local opposition following plans for the Dunsink City Quarter, a proposed new town featuring up to 18,500 homes on a 435-hectare site inside the M50 between Castleknock, Blanchardstown, and Finglas, according to local resident accounts and council planning documents. The development could accommodate a population exceeding 46,000 people, which … Read more
Over €60,000 has been donated to the Dublin Simon Community in memory of the late musician Glen Hansard, according to the charity. Memorial Donations Exceed €60,000 Following Glen Hansard’s Passing Hansard passed away at age 56 following a road crash. His funeral was held at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin 8, drawing family, friends, and … Read more
Thousands of mourners gathered in Dublin to pay their final respects to Irish singer Glen Hansard, who died at age 56 following a motorcycle accident, according to public broadcaster RTÉ. Fans formed queues outside the chapel at the Irish Museum of Modern Art, sharing personal accounts of how the musician’s work influenced their lives. Public … Read more