Cork man lands presidency role at Disneyland Paris
Christophe Murphy will head Europe’s most-visited tourist destination. A Cork man has been appointed as president of Disneyland Paris. After more than 35-years experience with Disney, Bishopstown native Christophe Murphy will head the every-growing attraction, which is now Europe’s leading tourist destination. He will begin his role on July 6, taking the reins at a […]
3 months ago
Jessie Buckley wins Best Actress at the 2026 BAFTA’s
She is the first Irish woman to receive the award. Jessie Buckley has won Best Actress at the 2026 BAFTA awards. Recognised for her stellar performance in Hamnet, she is the first Irish woman to receive the award. Fellow Irish actor Cillian Murphy presented the Kerry woman with the award, and she commented: “This is […]
6 months ago
Ireland opens its once-notorious prison island to the public
The island off Ireland once hosted the world’s largest prison, holding over 2,300 inmates. Ireland has opened its once-notorious prison island to the public. Spike Island, just stone’s throw away from Cobh in County Cork, has a very dark past having once been home to the world’s ‘largest known prison’, being dubbed the Irish Alcatraz. […]
7 months ago
Over 100 frontline Gardaí to be armed with taser guns in new pilot scheme
Tasers are being rolled out in areas that already use body-worn cameras. Over 100 frontline Gardaí are set to be armed with taser guns in a new six-month pilot scheme. Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan will speak to the Cabinet today about the introduction of Conductive Energy Devices (CEDs) (the brand name for tasers) in […]
9 months ago
82% of Irish motorists don’t trust gen Z drivers
Irish people are so weary of Gen Zs behind the wheel, it actually stands out globally! 82% of Irish motorists don’t trust Gen Z drivers, a survey has found. A survey found that the Irish are so weary of Gen Zs behind the wheel, it actually stands out globally! And it’s not just slightly — […]
9 months ago
Renters to gain right to keep pets under new housing plan
The move has been long called for. Renters will gain the right to keep pets under the new housing plan. The move is part of the government’s new housing action plan to end blanket ‘no-pet’ clauses in rental agreements across Ireland. The plan is set to be formally launched this week by Minister for Housing […]
10 months ago