Nurse who removed painkillers for own use found guilty of professional misconduct – The Irish Times

Nurse’s Painkiller Theft Highlights Growing Pressure & Ethical Lapses in Healthcare The recent case of Andrei Pislaru, a nurse found guilty of professional misconduct for stealing painkillers from a Dublin care centre, isn’t an isolated incident. It’s a symptom of a wider, and increasingly concerning, trend within healthcare: mounting pressure on staff, coupled with potential … Read more

‘People love Anne, and it really touches me’ – The Irish Times

Philippa Dunne and the Resurgence of the Multi-Hyphenate Performer Philippa Dunne’s return to the Dublin stage, as highlighted in recent coverage, isn’t just a personal homecoming; it’s emblematic of a broader trend in the entertainment industry. Actors are increasingly diversifying, embracing roles across television, film, and theatre – often simultaneously. This isn’t simply about job … Read more

Dubliner charged in Germany over alleged break-in of Israeli arms facility – The Irish Times

Irish Citizen Charged in Germany Over Elbit Systems Attack: A Sign of Escalating Protests? An Irish citizen, Daniel Tatlow-Devally, along with four others, has been formally charged in Germany following an alleged attack on an Elbit Systems facility last September. The incident, causing an estimated €1 million in damage, highlights a growing trend of direct … Read more

Skerries Active Travel Plan provokes angry response from residents – The Irish Times

Skerries’ Cycle Lane Controversy: A Sign of Things to Come for Irish Towns? The heated debate unfolding in Skerries, County Dublin, over proposed active travel plans – cycle lanes, pedestrian zones, and reduced parking – isn’t an isolated incident. It’s a microcosm of a larger struggle happening in towns and cities across Ireland, and indeed … Read more

Light-filled Edwardian with substantial garden in Glenageary for €1.55m – The Irish Times

Glenageary’s Edwardian Appeal: What This Sale Signals for Dublin’s Property Market The recent listing of Kilfoylan, a five-bedroom Edwardian home in Glenageary, Co Dublin, for €1.55 million (through Lisney) isn’t just another property transaction. It’s a microcosm of several key trends shaping Dublin’s housing landscape – a demand for period homes, the enduring appeal of … Read more

Yellow warning for 11 counties as Met Éireann forecasts strong winds – The Irish Times

A status yellow wind warning is in effect for eleven counties as of 2pm today, according to the latest forecast. The warning covers Clare, Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Wexford, and Wicklow, and is set to expire at 10pm this evening. Weather Alerts Expand Across Ireland In addition to the wind warning, … Read more

Ken Loach does Agatha Christie on the creepy Norfolk coast, but it’s fun – The Irish Times

The Curious Case of “British” TV Filmed in Ireland: A Trend Taking Shape? The recent BBC drama, Lynley, filmed extensively in Ireland but portraying a distinctly English landscape, highlights a growing trend in television production. While location scouting for aesthetic or budgetary reasons is nothing new, the deliberate masking of Irish locations as British settings … Read more

Gardaí investigate New Year’s Day attack on two men in north Dublin – The Irish Times

Gardaí in Dublin are investigating a violent attack that occurred on New Year’s Day in Swords, County Dublin. Two men, aged in their 30s and 40s, were injured during what authorities are currently treating as an aggravated burglary. Details of the Incident The incident took place at approximately 7:00 AM on January 1st at a … Read more

Protesters ‘horrified’ by US actions to overthrow Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro – The Irish Times

The New Era of Intervention? US Action in Venezuela and the Future of Global Power Dynamics The recent, albeit fictional, US intervention in Venezuela – as reported by the Irish Times – and the capture of President Maduro, while a hypothetical scenario as of today, serves as a stark reminder of evolving geopolitical strategies. Even … Read more

Met Éireann forecasts snow and ice as weather warnings issued for all of Ireland this weekend – The Irish Times

A series of status yellow weather warnings are in effect across Ireland this weekend as temperatures are forecast to plummet to as low as -4 degrees, according to Met Éireann. Widespread Warnings Issued The recent mild weather is expected to give way to significantly colder conditions, with wintry showers potentially leading to snow accumulations and … Read more