Ireland confirms new visa requirements for nationals of three non-EU countries

IRELAND has confirmed new visa requirements for visitors from three non-EU countries. Under the new guidelines, passport holders from Nicaragua, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Saint Lucia will be required to obtain a visa before their arrival in the country. The new rules, announced by Migration Minister Colm Brophy this week, will take effect from Monday, June 15, 2026. The move is … [Read more...] about Ireland confirms new visa requirements for nationals of three non-EU countries

NINETEEN people have been arrested in connection with the violence and disorder which erupted across Northern Ireland this week. Riots were sparked in Belfast following a stabbing incident in the city on the evening of June 8. The disorder has continued every night since and has spread across Northern Ireland with incidents of race hate attacks reported within multiple … [Read more...] about 19 arrests made in connection with disorder in Northern Ireland this week

AER LINGUS has announced boxer Katie Taylor as its newest brand ambassador. The Irish airline will fly the Wicklow-born but US-based star back home to Ireland in September for her much-anticipated Croke Park fight. Bray-born Taylor is set to fight Flora Pili at Dubin’s renowned GAA stadium on September 5. The fight will mark the end of her professional career and will see … [Read more...] about Aer Lingus will fly Katie Taylor home to Ireland for Croke Park fight

POLICE in Northern Ireland have launched an investigation after two juveniles were sexually assaulted in Derry. The alleged assault took place in the Cedar Street area of the city on the afternoon of June 8. In a statement the PSNI gave a description of the suspect as a white male of slim build, with short dark hair, and wearing dental braces. “He was dressed in a distinctive … [Read more...] about Investigation underway following sexual assault of juveniles

A BOY and a girl are in hospital being treated for serious injuries following a collision in Co. Mayo. Four people were injured in the two-car incident which happened on the N59 at Clooneen in Westport at around 7.20pm on June 10. The driver of one of the cars, a man in his 30s, was taken by air ambulance to University Hospital Galway for treatment of his injuries, which Garda … [Read more...] about Two children in hospital wth serious injures following Mayo collision