Irish Indian Chronicle

06/09/2024

Deplorable!

In a disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves through Cork, an Indian student fell victim to a racially motivated attack in the city center. The assault, which involved a rope being placed arou…

05/09/2024

Prayers for Simi Singh ❤️

Ireland’s cricket all-rounder Simi Singh is battling for his life at a hospital in India after being diagnosed with acute liver failure, according to a report in The Times of India. The 37-year-old…

04/09/2024

Changes apply to both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, with specific guidelines on liquids, aerosols, gels, and electronic items.

Passengers travelling through Dublin Airport have been subjected to temporary changes to regulations regarding the carrying of liquids in hand luggage. These changes apply to both Terminal 1 and Te…

03/09/2024

Indian nationals were also the only nationality group where weekly earnings among females (€908.44) were higher than those of males (€849.68). 👏🏽👏🏽

Indian nationals had the highest median weekly earnings in Ireland last year, at €883.74, according to the latest data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). This was followed by those from the …

29/08/2024

Several key changes have been made to the Employment Permits Act, aimed at benefiting work permit holders of non-EEA nationals.

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In a bid to allow “for a more modern, flexible employment permits system” in the country, Ireland’s revised employment permits act will come into force, starting September 2. The Employment P…

27/08/2024

Adopt safer driving habits and save my money!

A new analysis has revealed that having three penalty points on your driving license in Ireland could increase your motor insurance premium by 10 per cent, RTE reported. Nearly half a million drive…

27/08/2024

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Data reveals that Ireland's population grew by 98,700 in the year leading up to April 2024.

It also points out that over 69,000 people departed from the country during the same period, marking the highest emigration figure since 2015.

Immigration to Ireland has reached a 17-year high, while emigration from the country also hit its highest level since 2015, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The da…

26/08/2024

Great initiative 👍🏼 Jithin Ram

Ireland-based restaurant Sheela Palace has donated Rs 5 lakh to aid the relief efforts in the landslide-ravaged Wayanad region of Kerala. The donation has been made to the Chief Minister’s Distress…

26/08/2024

Relief for West Dublin residents 👏🏽

Kishoge train station, located in west Dublin, was on Monday thrown open to the public for the first time after lying idle for 15 years. The four-platform station, which was constructed in 2009 at …

23/08/2024

A post-marking adjustment of 7.5 per cent on average was added to grades this year owing to Covid disruption.

Over 60,000 students across Ireland received their Leaving Certificate exam results on Friday. This year, students saw an average increase of 7.5 percent in their grades, due to post-marking adjust…

22/08/2024

Wow 👏🏼

The employment rate in Ireland has risen by almost 3 per cent to over 74 per cent, with female participation reaching a record high, new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show. CSO d…

22/08/2024

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Yellow rain warning has been issued for Clare, Galway, Roscommon, Longford, South, Meath, Offaly and Westmeath.

Separately, a yellow wind warning has been issued for Munster, Wexford, Wiclow, Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Laois and Kilkenny.



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21/08/2024

The move could affect 1.2 million Vhi customers in Ireland.

Vhi has announced that its health insurance premiums will be increased by an average of 3.5 per cent from the beginning of October. This is the second time that the Vhi, Ireland’s largest health in…

20/08/2024

Relief for Limerick residents!

In a move that will significantly benefit public transport users in Ireland, the National Transport Authority has announced that a 24/7 bus service will be introduced between Limerick city and Shan…

19/08/2024

The strike could affect large construction sites across Ireland.

Unite the Union, Republic of Ireland

In a move that could significantly hit construction sites in Ireland, a trade union representing plumbers, fitters and welders across the country has announced that a series of one-day work stoppag…

16/08/2024

An estimated 164,000 workers will benefit from the move, if it goes ahead.

The Irish government is considering a move to increase the national minimum wage by over €1 an hour in the upcoming Budget 2025, the Irish Independent reported. According to the report, the Low Pay…

15/08/2024

Essential dos and dont's on mpox 👇🏼

For the second time in two years, the World Health Organisation has declared mpox a global public health emergency, following an outbreak of the viral infection in Democratic Republic of Congo. The…

14/08/2024

Big news for cricket enthusiasts in Ireland 👇🏼 🏏

In a significant boost to the development of cricket in the country, the Irish government announced on Wednesday its approval for the construction of a new 4,000-seater cricket stadium in Dublin, w…

13/08/2024

Stargazers are in for some delight tonight 🌠🌌

Met Eireann announced on Tuesday that tonight could offer stargazers in Ireland “some opportunity” to witness the Perseid meteor shower and, potentially, the aurora borealis. The Irish …

13/08/2024

Big changes to the role of pharmacists are likely to take place by early next year.

In a significant expansion of the role of pharmacy, an expert taskforce has recommended that pharmacists in Ireland should be able to prescribe for a range of common conditions. An initial list of …

13/08/2024

🚨🚨 Customers in Dublin, as well as Kildare and Wicklow, have been urged to conserve water till the completion of repair works.

Customers in Dublin, as well as parts of Kildare and Wicklow, are likely to face water supply disruption due to a critical repair work on a major pipeline that supplies the Greater Dublin Area (GDA…

09/08/2024

New services to be added in Galway, Cork, Waterford and Wexford from August 26. Details here 👇

The Irish Rail has announced significant changes in its new timetable aimed to enhance the convenience of passengers. As per the new timetable, which will come into effect from August 26, more inte…

08/08/2024

Relief for residents in the form of a cost-of-living package.

Taoiseach Simon Harris has announced that the upcoming Budget 2025 will include a new cost-of-living package, while acknowledging that people are grappling with financial strain despite falling inf…

07/08/2024

"When I was struggling... ': PV Sindhu pens touching tribute to Irish Olympic star and friend Kellie Harrington

🇨🇮🇮🇳 Sindhu - Kellie 🤝

In a touching display of camaraderie, Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has penned a heartfelt message congratulating her friend and boxing champion Kellie Harrington on her recent triumph at the Par…

06/08/2024

Deplorable scenes as violence erupts again in Belfast.

Belfast witnessed another night of violence on Monday as police officers came under sustained attack with petrol bombs, masonry and bricks thrown at them during several hours of rioting, said Polic…

05/08/2024

The proposed legislation aimed to prohibit protesters from wearing masks with the intention of intimidating others and preventing gardai from identifying them if they commit crimes.

Ireland is considering a ban on wearing balaclavas and other face coverings at protests, the Irish Independent reported. According to the report, Justice Minister Helen McEntee is examining legal a…

03/08/2024

The vintage P-51D Mustang 'Miss Helen' flies across the skyline.

The single-seat fighter aircraft was used during World War II, the Korean War, and other conflicts.

Bray Air Display

02/08/2024

Another gold glory for Ireland 👏

Irish rowers Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy on Friday retained their Olympic gold title with an emphatic win in the final of the men’s lightweight double sculls at Paris 2024. The duo finished …

02/08/2024

There are around 4900 Intel employees working in Ireland.

US chipmaker Intel has announced that it will cut more than 15 per cent of its workforce, which numbers over 100,000, in response to disappointing quarterly financial results. The company, which ha…

01/08/2024

Major development 👇

Ireland’s response to the needs of International Protection (IP) applicants is in breach of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, the High Court has ruled. The judgment was deliv…