Taoiseach: Not all students will be back in school by mid-March
Not all of the one million students in Ireland will be back in school by Saint Patrick’s Day. While the country waits for the official government update on what will happen with the current set of restrictions, in place until January 31, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has given some new information regarding the return of students […]
5 years ago
Nursing home resident ‘going to Coppers’ for her 90th birthday once she gets vaccine
She told RTE her birthday plans during an interview. An RTE reporter headed to Dublin’s Beneavin House this week to chat to some of the residents, and while there, 89-year-old Bridget told them that for her 90th birthday in April: “I’m going to Copper Face Jacks.” Another of the residents, Norita, had a bit of […]
5 years ago
Cabinet member tests positive for Covid-19, entire Cabinet now restricting movements
All ministers are now awaiting a Covid test. Just one day after the Government announced the updated Level 5 restrictions for Ireland it is reported by RTE that a member of Cabinet has tested positive for Covid-19, and as now all Cabinet ministers are restricting their movements. In a statement from the Government, they said that […]
5 years ago
Sprezzatura announce closure of both restaurants “with immediate effect”
They state it is “in light of NPHET advice”, with the safety of customers, staff, and their families in mind. Sprezzatura, a favourite of locals and Dublin-wide diners, with branches situated in Dublin 6 and Dublin 8, have announced that they will be closing their doors with immediate effect. Back in September, they revealed a […]
5 years ago
Prices for COVID testing facilities at Dublin Airport start at €99
Important information for anyone potentially flying to Ireland for Christmas. Two COVID-19 testing facilities will open at Dublin Airport this Thursday, November 19. Last week, An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has advised that it is “too soon” for people to book flights home for Christmas, adding “I know that’s difficult and I know that’s tough.” Despite […]
6 years ago
NPHET official gives reasoning behind recommended closure of Dublin pubs and restaurants
“This is really difficult. Restaurant and gastropub owners have worked very hard to minimise the risk of transmission.” While Dublin still waits for an update on the closures of pubs and restaurants (or at least those who cannot provide outdoor eating arrangements), Professor Philip Nolan, Chair of NPHET’s Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group, took to […]
6 years ago