Tourism numbers fall by 2% in June on last year – CSO
The number of foreign visitors to Ireland in June was down 2% on the same time last year. New data from the Central Statistics Office shows that 654,000 tourists arrived in the
HHC drug banned by Government over youth mental health concerns
Synthetic cannabinoid HHC or Hexahydrocannabinol has been classified as an illegal drug by the Government. This means that the import, export, production, possession, sale and supply of products containing the man-made substance
All you need to know about planting a native wood on your land
Analysis: From why and how to plant, to grants, requirements and maintenance, here’s everything to know about planting on a pocket of your land There has never been a better time to
€40bn for housing under new infrastructure spending plan
The Government is due to announce the details of a flagship plan to build infrastructure over the next five years, with around €40 billion being allocated towards housing. The revised National Development
Inside the social networks behind Irish myths and legends
Analysis: Maths and network analysis can help to track connections between hundreds of characters in Irish mythology Most of what are often considered as Irish myths are preserved in early modern and
Up to 60mm of rain recorded as Orange alert in place
A Status Orange warning for rain is in place for four counties in Leinster, with Met Éireann warning of widespread surface flooding and “hazardous” travel conditions. The warning for counties Dublin, Wicklow,
Where are the hurling and football strongholds in Ireland?
Analysis: GAA clubs are found in every corner of Ireland, but you’ll find surprising pockets of football clubs in so-called hurling counties and vice-versa Over the next two weekends, the All-Ireland hurling
Govt to inject additional €30bn into infrastructure
The Government is finalising a major investment plan to inject up to €30bn of additional funding into Ireland’s infrastructure between 2026 and 2030. Coalition leaders and senior ministers met last night to
‘Beggars belief’ HHC available without restrictions
The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has said it “beggars belief” that products containing a man-made drug which produces similar effects to cannabis, and which it says has done major damage to
An Post publishes results early over ‘misrepresentation’
An Post has released its annual results early due to what the company described as its finances and business strategy being “seriously misrepresented” in parts of the media. The company had planned
What’s the story with this PRSI tax thing on my payslip?
Analysis: All you need to know about one of the very taxes where what you pay is directly linked to your future entitlements We’ve all been there. You look at your payslip,
Harris to hold talks with US-based pharma representatives
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Harris will hold an online meeting with senior representatives from the pharmaceutical sector based in the United States today. The meeting comes at
Next fortnight crucial for Ireland amid US tariff threats
There’s no doubt US President Donald Trump’s threat of 30% tariffs is a significant blow to both the European Union and Ireland. Earlier this week, Taoiseach Micheál Martin expressed hopes that Brussels
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