Ireland News in English

Good morning! It’s 2nd January, and here’s your Ireland daily news capsule.

Authorities seek to identify victims of a tragic fire at a Swiss ski resort.

Frost, snow, and freezing conditions expected across the country this weekend.

An Irish man has drowned off an Australian beach on New Year’s Eve.

Gardaí believe the wrong house was attacked in a Finglas petrol bombing incident.

Record number of consular assistance cases reported by the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Motorcyclist deaths on Irish roads reach the highest level in nearly 20 years.

Intrepid sea swimmers brave the chilly waters to start the New Year with a charity dip.

A Saturn-sized planet has been detected drifting through space alone, astronomers report.

Dublin’s Rotunda Hospital is transferring women due to a severe bed shortage.

Pension auto-enrolment and minimum wage rise now in effect across the country.

Two men charged after €700,000 worth of suspected cocaine is seized in Cork.

Snow and ice warnings issued for Northern Ireland as wintry conditions grip the region.

Zohran Mamdani promises a ‘new era’ for New York City in his first speech as mayor.

Family of a missing woman makes a new plea after she never arrived for a catch-up.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!