[ad_1] President Michael D Higgins has posted photos of his new dog Misneach, the latest addition to Áras an Uachraráin. A spokesman for the president said the Irish name translates to “courage”, a reflection of the times. Although it was never a replacement, the five-month-old Bernese Mountain Dog arrived shortly after the death of Síoda, … Read more
[ad_1] The body of a man was found on Moore Street in Dublin city center this morning. The body is still on the scene and gardai is investigating. A post-mortem examination will be conducted at a later date, the results of which will determine the course of the garda investigation. The tragic discovery occurred at … Read more
[ad_1] Gardaí in Limerick will put pressure on homeowners whose houses are used to sell drugs or organize parties. It comes after gardaí broke up a large-scale gathering at College Court, Castletroy, on Tuesday, with numerous arrests and more than 50 tickets issued. Chief Superintendent Gerard Roche, speaking at a City and County Limerick Joint … Read more
[ad_1] The number of people in intensive care units with Covid-19 has dropped to 99 with the number of coronavirus cases in the hospital now at 401. Chief Health Services Executive Paul Reid tweeted the latest figures this morning. Yesterday there were 426 Covid-19 patients in the hospital, 102 of whom were being treated in … Read more
[ad_1] Foreign Minister Simon Coveney will visit Iran tomorrow to meet with President Hassan Rouhani. Coveney will also meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, who last night stated that he will soon present Iran’s “constructive and concrete” plan of action regarding its nuclear program. The visit comes as the United States said on Thursday … Read more
[ad_1] A second meeting of the country’s judges will take place this morning to consider the proposed new guidelines for personal injury cases. A meeting last month ended without any agreement on the approval of guidelines that insurance reform activists eagerly await. They hope that if they are adopted there will be a reduction in … Read more
[ad_1] The government is fighting to find a way for Justice Minister Helen McEntee to take maternity leave without having to temporarily resign or step aside when her baby is born. The minister’s baby will be born in May and she intends to take a six-month leave. Her ad is seen as a hugely positive … Read more
[ad_1] X Factor host Dermot O’Leary told Ryan Tubridy on Friday’s Late Late Show that “Nothing really prepares you” for parenthood, and how he accepted that he might not be able to become a father. In an extensive interview, the TV host spoke about his and his wife Dee’s doubts as they sought to conceive, … Read more
[ad_1] The number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered to people in Ireland is expected to surpass the half-million milestone this weekend as deployment continues. Deputy Medical Director Dr. Ronan Glynn said that we are beginning to see really positive effects and that vaccines represent a very powerful tool that will allow people to move to … Read more
[ad_1] This afternoon a protest rally will take place in Cork calling for an end to the lockdown restrictions. The organizers, The People’s Convention, have said it will be a peaceful event and have described the risk of trouble there to the minimum. Gardaí has said that an extensive police plan has been put in … Read more