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
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
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
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
Share The Article Here at The Bali Sun, we’ve just been discussing how it kind of felt like the rainy season was never going to end. With Bali and Indonesia experiencing one of the most devastating rainy seasons in living memory over the last six months, there is a gentle sigh of relief being released … Read more
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
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
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
Share The Article Bali’s tourism fees have sparked debate across the island this week. While Bali is one of the more affordable destinations in Asia, the increasing number of fees, levies, and taxes has begun to frustrate some tourists and raise concerns among local leaders. Here at The Bali Sun, we’ve been keeping an eye … Read more
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