The 2018 Art In The Open festival in Wexford, 29th July – 6th August, is expected to welcome nearly 200 painters from around the world to paint Irish landscapes at…

From 8th – 15th July 2018 in Ballina, North Mayo, more than 250,000 annual visitors are expected to attend the 54th Ballina Salmon Festival. Located alongside the River Moy with…

The 2018 Baltimore Pirate Weekend will be held 15 – 17 June in Baltimore, West Cork, and will feature family-friendly activities that explore the region’s pirate history. The three-day event…

For the second year running, the free food and cultural festival “Flavours of South Dublin” will take place towards the end of this month in Rathfarnham Castle Park. On Sunday,…

Last Friday (June 1st), 166 sets of next generation fire kits were presented to Clare County Fire and Rescue Service by the Mayor of Clare, Cllr Tom McNamara. Following an…

Did you hear? Apparently male gardaí are more likely to marry nurses than any other profession. It has been found that 15% of male gardaí go on to marry nurses,…

News has emerged that Dublin City University (DCU) will be leading the largest study of recreational and novice runners undertaken in Europe in a bid to investigate the cause of running…

An apple a day keeps the doctor away is the age old phrase. They are good for you and taste delicious. It can be hard to find a more creative…

According to latest figures from the Garda Analysis Service, over €1.8 million worth of property was stolen from sheds, garages and gardens in summer burglaries and thefts in the last…

The unveiling of new Garda uniforms which will be trialled this summer at three stations occurred yesterday at the Garda Representative Association (GRA) annual conference. The three stations to pilot these…

A new survey commissioned by the Garda Representative Association (GRA) has found that overall, 27% of gardaí on the frontline could be “walking wounded” as a result of trauma. It was…

An Garda Síochána are seeking 800 new recruits as part of the 2018 Garda Recruitment Campaign. Every year, there is a high number of applicants and this year is no…

Out of some morbid curiosity, have you ever wondered what Ireland’s favourite song would be to play at a funeral? AA Life Insurance attempted to answer this question by surveying…

The head of digital services and innovation at An Garda Síochána, Tim Willoughby, was recognised with the person of the year award at the 2018 Tech Excellence Awards held last…

Most of us make a pact with ourselves to get more active and to eat healthier ahead of summer. Exercise and healthy eating is the key ingredient to shedding those…

An Garda Síochána will conduct a national speed enforcement operation “Slow Down”, supported by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and other stakeholders, for a 24 hour period from 7am on…

Below are some keys for happier living. It is all about our priorities. When we feel down, depressed or frustrated the best medicine is to take some time to reflect and…

The Annual Garda Memorial Day for 2018 honoured the 88 members of An Garda Síochána who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The day of commemorations took place…

Taste of Dublin returns to the Iveagh Gardens for yet another year. For the 13th time running you will have a chance to immerse your taste buds in everything the…

Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF) has revealed details of its 2018 programme. The festival, which takes place from 16-29 July, features a creative mix of Irish and international programme of…

The European Tour has today announced that Lahinch Golf Club in County Clare is to host the 2019 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. Next year’s tournament will be played in County Clare…

Around 3,000 Swedes have had microchips inserted under their skin that can replace the need to carry key cards, IDs and train tickets according to a report by Agence-France Presse. The…

On this day (May 15th) in 1718 an Englishman, whom was a lawyer based in London, patented the world’s first machine gun. James Puckle titled his creation the “Puckle gun”…

The Chief Fire Officers’ Association (CFOA) Annual Conference for 2018 took place this year at the Knockranny House Hotel in Westport, Co. Mayo. The organisation itself acts as a professional…