Veteran Wexford Entertainer Says Rising Costs Is Putting Career at Risk

One of Wexford’s best-known children’s entertainers has warned that rising costs and falling demand are putting his long-running career at risk. John McLoughlin, better known as Giggles the Clown, has been entertaining families, schools and community events across the county for more than 35 years. However, he says the current economic climate is making it … Read more

Trump delivers contradictory messages on Iran war in White House address

Open this photo in gallery: President Donald Trump speaks about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday.Alex Brandon/The Associated Press U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday night that the war on Iran will continue for another two or three weeks and threatened to destroy the country’s electrical power plants … Read more

Enniscorthy Entrepreneur Wins National Hair and Beauty Award

An Enniscorthy entrepreneur is gaining national recognition in the haircare industry, while also highlighting the importance of support for women balancing business and family life. Keara Howard, founder of The Hair Doctor, recently won Best Irish Brand 2026 at the Passoã Hair and Beauty Awards for her innovative shower filter, designed to combat common hair … Read more

Top Bali Tourism Attraction Increases Entry Fees For Tourists 

Share The Article Ubud’s world-famous Monkey Forest has confirmed it will increase entry fees for all visitors with immediate effect. Monkey Forest Ubud is consistently ranked among the most popular attractions in Bali for both international and domestic visitors.  The entry-ticket increases are noticeable but not so significant that budget-conscious tourists need to drastically change … Read more

Goalless draw with Tunisia leaves many questions still for Marsch’s Canada

Open this photo in gallery: Canada’s Tani Oluwaseyi, centre left, gets a header despite pressure from Tunisia’s Omar Rekik, centre right, during first half of their friendly in Toronto, on Tuesday.Chris Young/The Canadian Press Following months of supposition, prognostication and contingency plans, the Canadian men’s national team on Tuesday finally learned the identity of its … Read more

Canucks’ decision to revoke credential of reporter alarms colleagues

Open this photo in gallery: Hockey fans take in NHL action between the Vancouver Canucks and Minnesota Wild in a 2021 game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.Rich Lam/Getty Images The Vancouver Canucks have ignited a debate over the team’s control of media coverage after they removed a beat reporter from Rogers Arena and revoked his … Read more

Indonesia Immigration Confirm Services Operating As Usual For Bali Tourists 

Share The Article In light of the conflict in the Middle East and the impact on energy prices, Idnoenisa has ordered its civil servants to work from home. With the policy now taking effect after the Eid al-Fitr public holidays, Bali Immigration has confirmed that the situation will not affect tourists.  Speaking to the media, … Read more

Tourism Minister Impressed With Quality Experiences On Offer In Bali

Share The Article Both the Indonesian Minister for Tourism, Widiyanti Wardhana, and the Deputy Tourism Minister, Ni Luh Puspa, have visited Bali this week and stopped by some of the island’s most popular attractions. Ni Luh Puspa headed to the central highlands and visited Bali Botanical Gardens in Bedugul. Minister Wardhana set off for Gianyar … Read more