Adnan Afzal and Agate Jansone have admitted to their involvement in a fraud case where over €511,000 was stolen from Dublin Zoo. The fraud, which occurred between November and December 2017, involved the redirection of funds from the zoo’s accounts….
At a breakfast meeting with US Vice President JD Vance, Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin underscored the close friendship between Ireland and the United States. Highlighting historical ties and modern cooperation, Martin expressed gratitude for Vance’s hospitality and discussed the significant…
During a meeting at the White House, US President Donald Trump expressed support for Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin in addressing Ireland’s housing crisis. Trump attributed the crisis to Ireland’s economic success, suggesting that the country struggles to produce enough homes…
Ticketmaster has alerted concert and event attendees about a Dublin-based fraudulent seller offering non-existent tickets. The company warns that some fans have already lost money and is urging the public to buy verified tickets solely from Ticketmaster’s official site, Ticketmaster.ie….
In response to a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine supported by Kyiv, Russian officials have expressed skepticism, emphasizing the need for guarantees and the acknowledgment of Russian advances. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that discussions…
Paddy McKillen, a 70-year-old property developer, has been convicted of attacking bailiff Anna Cohen-Bacri in his Paris apartment. He received a €10,000 fine for ‘violence against public official’ and was ordered to pay €1,500 in damages. The conviction followed a…
Recent data from the Central Statistics Office reveals a dramatic 39% drop in planning permissions for apartments in Ireland in 2024 compared to the previous year. Approvals for houses also declined by 2.7%, contributing to an overall annual reduction in…
The United Nations has raised alarms about the severe shortage of aid supplies in Gaza as Israel continues to block deliveries aimed at pressuring Hamas. The aid stoppage, ongoing for 11 days, has left humanitarian efforts in disarray, prompting the…
At the Cheltenham Festival, Marine Nationale claimed victory in the BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase, dedicating the win to the late jockey Michael O’Sullivan. Just weeks after his tragic passing, Marine Nationale, trained by Barry Connell and ridden by Sean…
The European Union will impose counter tariffs on approximately €26 billion worth of US products starting April 1, in response to the recent US tariffs on steel and aluminum. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the new measures…
Kyle Hayes, a decorated Limerick hurler, has failed in an appeal against a district court conviction for dangerous driving. He was disqualified from driving for two years and fined €250 after speeding at 155km/h in a 100km/h zone. His appeal…
Taoiseach Micheál Martin met with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, marking a diplomatic encounter devoid of the tensions seen during other recent visits. While both leaders expressed mutual respect, Trump’s rhetoric hinted at an impending trade war…
