PURCELL CONSTRUCTION has won the contract to build a new city library in the heart of Dublin. The Irish firm has been confirmed as main contractor for Phase 1 of the Parnell Square Cultural Quarter project, with construction due to begin in the weeks ahead. The project will deliver a new library for the capital, as well as restoring Georgian heritage buildings across the city … [Read more...] about Purcell Construction appointed to build new city library in Dublin
Half a million Irish passports issued so far this year
MORE than half a million Irish passports have been issued so far this year newly released figures reveal. Counties Dublin, Cork, and Antrim recorded the highest number of passports issued across the island of Ireland, which accounted for almost 370,000 of the identity documents sent out so far in 2026. The remainder were issued to Irish citizens living outside of Ireland, … [Read more...] about Half a million Irish passports issued so far this year
Irish and Italian scientists will study solar eclipse from flying observatory
A TEAM of Irish and Italian scientists will study this week’s solar eclipse from a flying observatory. The eclipse is set to be visible across Ireland tomorrow (August 12), with up to 98 per cent of the sun expected to be covered during the celestial event. Scientists will take to the skies to observe that rare moment - where the earth, moon and sun align – which they will use … [Read more...] about Irish and Italian scientists will study solar eclipse from flying observatory
Inside Birmingham’s new £1m O’Neill’s bringing craic to the city centre
A BIRMINGHAM city-centre bar has been given a £1 million makeover, with O’Neill’s New Street opening its doors as a new home for Irish music, sport, food and of course some drink too. The first thing you notice when you walk into O’Neill’s is its size. The second thing are the walls, which are covered in Irish themed art that includes everything from old oil paintings of men … [Read more...] about Inside Birmingham’s new £1m O’Neill’s bringing craic to the city centre
Dublin Airport records busiest ever summer as passenger numbers soar
DUBLIN AIRPORT has recorded its busiest month in its history as passenger numbers soared this summer. More than 3.8m people travelled through the airport in July newly released figures reveal. A total of 3,839,635 passengers made it the busiest month in Dublin Airport’s history. “The summer holiday season is now in full swing, with almost four million passengers travelling … [Read more...] about Dublin Airport records busiest ever summer as passenger numbers soar