JobBridge 2.0 on the way
Two new schemes designed to reduce unemployment have been launched by the Department of Social Protection. Both schemes are specifically aimed at the 18-25 age group. One of the schemes, deemed ‘First Steps’, will offersix …
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Tonight’s Lotto draw cancelled due to connectivity issues
Technical problems on the network tonight meant that 3,500 lotto machines were unable to process game slips. The jackpot stands at €10m, and the draw will take place tomorrow instead. Tickets purchased for tonight’s draw …
Elderly man killed in Co Offaly road crash
An elderly man in his 70s has been tragically killed in a crash in Co Offaly. The man died after the vehicle he was traveling in collided with a bus on Arden Road in Tullamore …
Turn your Irish Water “Welcome Pack” into a paper aeroplane and you shall get a discount at a Dublin hotel
Who ever said that origami didn’t pay eh. It does if you wish to get a nice discount off your stay at Charleville Lodge Hotel in Dublin. The good people at the Phibsborough hotel have …
“Rogue Irish builders” charged over Australian building scam
In Western Australia five “Irish builders” have been charged for their involvement in a roof repair scam. In total 26 Irish nationals were arrested in connection with the alleged fraud. This included women and children …
Minimum price of a bottle of wine may rise to €9 and can of beer to €2.20 if new alcohol legislation comes into effect
Winding down with a glass of wine in the evening may become an unattainable luxury for many, if Mr. Varadkar gets his way. The Minister for Health is on a blitz to stamp out ‘cheap’ …
Irishman tragically killed in Australian shopping mall explosion
The Department Of Foreign Affairs have confirmed the tragic news that an Irishman has been killed after an explosion at a shopping centre in Australia. It is believed that the man was killed when a …
Over 2m cigarettes seized by customs from both sides of the border
Customs officers from both sides of the border have reportedly seized over two million cigarettes in a joint operation. It is understood that searchs conducted in Louth and Dublin unearthed just over 300,000 cigarettes. Meanwhile …
Another freezing night in store tonight
It may officially be Spring, but winter weather still has a firm grip on the country. Temperatures nationwide will drop to minus three or four, and may fall lower in parts or the north and …
Huge cannabis seizure in Portlaoise
Just about €470,000 worth of cannabis was seized by Revenue officials this afternoon. The drugs, which weighed 23.5kg in total, were discovered during a routine profiling at Portlaoise Mail Centre. The shipment originated in West …
