Coronavirus: Did you know?
Did you know COVID-19 is likely to cost the economy $1 trillion during 2020? Did you know globally, the airline industry is set to lose $113bn? Did you know the oil price has slipped to 30$ per barrel? Did you…
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Fast food chains have temporarily closed their restaurants
Costa Coffee and Starbucks have taken the same step due to COVID-19. Several big fast food and coffee chains, including McDonald’s, have decided to suspend their operation amid the COVID-19 outbreak. South African chain Nando’s closed its restaurants on March…
Coronavirus: The number of people stocking up on supplies has tripled
Amárach Research found that 85% people in Ireland think the worst of the coronavirus crisis is "ahead of us".
Coronavirus: People returning to Ireland from Italy and Spain face restrictions
Anybody coming back from Italy and Spain will be given a leaflet at Irish airports. Ireland has put in place another precautionary measure amid the coronavirus outbreak after the country closed its schools and cultural institutions and advised to cancel…
Coronavirus: Schools and cultural institutions will close
Read Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's full speech below.
Dublin to recycle PET bottles on the go
Dublin will install colourful bins to see people recycle PETs in the city centre. Dublin City Council and its partners will be launching a new campaign to encourage people to recycle plastic bottles (PETs) and aluminium cans. A total…
A new website monitors air quality and noise levels in Dublin
Dublin has also committed to meeting WHO air quality guidelines by 2030. What is the air quality in Dublin like? And is Ireland’s capital noisy? Finding out answers to these two questions has now become easier. Dublin City Council…
The Hirschfeld Centre, Ireland’s first place to make the LGBT+ community safe
The Hirschfeld Centre, opened in 1979, marked the beginning of a new era for the LGBT+ community.
PPS Number (Personal Public Service Number)
PPS Number is useful for a number of reasons whether you are planning to move to Ireland or have already been on the island for some time. This article aims to give you everything there is to know about the…