Mercedes, Jaguars among more than 300 scrapped carsMORE THAN 300 cars abandoned in Dublin city last year were scrapped after their owners failed to claim them, according to Dublin…Wed Mar 02 2011 - 00:00
A plot twist that allowed Russell to fulfil her dream of adopting Irish sonTHE DECISION by Jane Russell to adopt an Irish baby boy caused great controversy in the early 1950sWed Mar 02 2011 - 00:00
Why not reverse unkindest cut of all?The new government will prioritise people with mental health issues and disabilities, according to party leadersTue Mar 01 2011 - 00:00
Mortgage arrears crisis 'to worsen'The mortgage arrears crisis is worse than portrayed in the latest figures as they don't take into account the impact of the universal…Tue Mar 01 2011 - 00:00
Man who fled from Libya criticises Irish authoritiesTHE FLIGHT of Irish citizens from Libya continued yesterday with five employees from Mercury Engineering arriving at Dublin airport…Tue Mar 01 2011 - 00:00
Operation to evacuate Irish from Libya winds downTHE OPERATION to evacuate Irish people from Libya began winding down yesterday and the Department of Foreign Affairs said the…Mon Feb 28 2011 - 00:00
Focus plan aims to help people find a homeA PLAN to help 2,500 individuals and families to secure their own homes by 2013 has been launched by Focus IrelandMon Feb 28 2011 - 00:00
Parade to be based on Roddy Doyle storyA SHORT story from Roddy Doyle will be the inspiration behind this year’s St Patrick’s Festival parade in Dublin on March 17th…Thu Feb 24 2011 - 00:00
Roddy Doyle to inspire paradeA Roddy Doyle short story will be the inspiration behind this year’s St Patrick’s Festival Parade in Dublin on March 17th…Wed Feb 23 2011 - 00:00
Campaign to raise awareness of eating disorders kicks offTHE FOCUS may be on the run-up to the election but the Bodywhys campaign is using this week to raise awareness of eating disorders…Tue Feb 22 2011 - 00:00
Radio figures show boost for 'Morning Ireland'THE LATEST radio listenership figures show a boost in the audience for RTÉ Radio’s flagship show Morning Ireland but some other…Fri Feb 18 2011 - 00:00
World landmarks to go green for St PatrickTHE LONDON Eye, Table Mountain in South Africa, the Empire State Building and the Manneken Pis in Brussels are some of the famed…Thu Feb 17 2011 - 00:00
Overseas workers likely to lose jobs before IrishFOREIGN NATIONALS are more likely to lose their jobs than Irish people, according to the preliminary findings of a study on integration…Tue Feb 15 2011 - 00:00
Jackson urges people to vote but says power may lie outside political systemIF PEOPLE do not vote in the general election, then they lose the right to criticise, US civil rights activist Rev Jesse Jackson…Tue Feb 15 2011 - 00:00
Jackson encourages people to voteAmerican civil rights activist Rev Jesse Jackson has warned Irish people they lose the right to criticise if they don't vote …Mon Feb 14 2011 - 00:00
Stardust group steps up campaign for justice on disaster's 30th anniversaryRELATIVES OF victims of the Stardust fire have vowed to step up their campaign to seek justice as they prepare to hold a candlelit…Mon Feb 14 2011 - 00:00
Women's Aid in St Valentine's Day drive to tackle abuse of young womenYOUNG WOMEN who are experiencing abuse by their boyfriends will be targeted in a Women’s Aid campaign to be launched today.Mon Feb 14 2011 - 00:00
Irish air disasters: the most significant crashesAir disasters are not a common occurrence in Ireland, with the Aer Lingus crash at Tuskar Rock in 1968 remembered as the worst…Fri Feb 11 2011 - 00:00
Prison chaplains say report echoes their warningsURGENT ACTION to reform the Irish prison system has been called for, following a European human rights report which found degrading…Fri Feb 11 2011 - 00:00
Death of cystic fibrosis campaignerCYSTIC FIBROSIS campaigner Anita Slowey has diedWed Feb 09 2011 - 00:00
Increase in calls to crime victims helpline over past yearA HELPLINE for crime victims has seen a 20 per cent increase in calls over the past year.Tue Feb 08 2011 - 00:00
Some easing of weather forecastMore settled weather has been forecast by Met Éireann this week, following the high winds and torrential rain of recent days…Mon Feb 07 2011 - 00:00
Now or never for FG as Heydon hits the ground running to reclaim Dukes seatCONSTITUENCY PROFILE: IT’S SHAPING up to be the battle of the two Seáns in Kildare South where Fianna Fáil’s Seán Ó Feargháil…Mon Feb 07 2011 - 00:00
Broadcasters should hold women's debate, says TDRTÉ AND other broadcasters have been encouraged to schedule debates between leading female politicians during the general election…Tue Feb 01 2011 - 00:00
Bruton says Labour jobs plan ignores key issuesTHE LABOUR Party’s plan for enterprise and innovation has been criticised by Fine Gael’s Richard Bruton.Mon Jan 31 2011 - 00:00
Short breaks at riskRESEARCH: THE CELTIC Tiger trend of mini breaks in luxury hotels and spa breaks with girlfriends looks like becoming a thing…Sat Jan 29 2011 - 00:00
Tourism coalition unveils revival planA PLAN for the tourism sector which would see the creation of 20,000 jobs by 2015 has been announced by a coalition of tourism…Fri Jan 28 2011 - 00:00
Tourism plan aims to boost jobsA coalition of tourism interests has announced a ten-point plan for the sector which it says could result in the creation of …Thu Jan 27 2011 - 00:00
Services at centre for people with disabilities not upgradedALMOST A year after a report was published into services at the John Paul Centre for intellectual disability in Galway, key recommendations…Wed Jan 26 2011 - 00:00
Talks on free rail for tourists over 66TALKS ARE taking place on the future of the Golden Trekker scheme which provides unlimited free rail travel to older tourists…Tue Jan 18 2011 - 00:00
People of Mauritius 'in state of shock'LOCAL REACTION: THE PEOPLE of Mauritius are stunned and speechless at the murder of Michaela Harte on their island, Mauritian…Fri Jan 14 2011 - 00:00
Irish festivals top bill at awards nightIRISH MUSIC events triumphed at the European Festival Awards on Wednesday night with the Electric Picnic, Oxegen and the new …Fri Jan 14 2011 - 00:00
25% of parents say teachers deter school life inputSOME PARENTS are discouraged from getting involved in school life because they feel the teachers are not very approachable or…Thu Jan 13 2011 - 00:00
Dana not ruling out bid for presidencyFORMER PRESIDENTIAL candidate Dana Rosemary Scallon receives 80 or 90 calls a week from people encouraging her to run for office…Mon Jan 10 2011 - 00:00
James the first on 'Irish Times' baby name listTHERE WAS no contest for the most popular boy’s name in the birth columns of The Irish Times last year with James a clear winner…Mon Jan 10 2011 - 00:00
State dealing with 12 asbestos-related claimsTHE STATE is currently dealing with 12 claims from people who say they were exposed to asbestos in publicly-owned properties, …Mon Jan 10 2011 - 00:00
Dana not ruling out bid for ÁrasFormer presidential candidate Dana Rosemary Scallon has said she hasn't ruled out running for the Irish presidency later this…Sun Jan 09 2011 - 00:00
Banks urged to facilitate ATM charity donationsCHARITY SHOULD begin at the cashpoint, according to the Friends of the Elderly group which is encouraging banks to allow customers…Tue Jan 04 2011 - 00:00
Foreign Affairs said Fitzgerald should not get Army leave for Lions SA tourINTERNATIONAL SPORT: THE DEPARTMENT of Foreign Affairs recommended that Ciarán Fitzgerald should not be granted special leave…Fri Dec 31 2010 - 00:00
Victorious Johnny Logan ushers in a golden era of EurovisionTHE YEAR 1980 marked the beginning of a golden era for Ireland’s Eurovision hopes when Johnny Logan won the song contest with…Fri Dec 31 2010 - 00:00
Agony uncle Haughey gave the ear to people in troublePERSONAL WOES: IF YOU had marriage problems or your son was facing a drink driving conviction, would you write to Taoiseach …Fri Dec 31 2010 - 00:00
Admiral wanted president to recognise OceanusLETTERS TO HILLERY: The PRESIDENT PATRICK Hillery had to field some strange requests during his tenure, including one from Admiral…Fri Dec 31 2010 - 00:00
Thatcher sought to be 'graciously treated' as a lady, not as a womanMARGARET THATCHER was a “sharp, bossy, down-to-earth and at times abrasive” prime minister who wanted to be treated as a lady…Thu Dec 30 2010 - 00:00
'God spare you to this country for many years'LETTERS OF THANKS: THE REPUTATION of Charles Haughey may have been dented in his later years but two bulky files of letters …Thu Dec 30 2010 - 00:00
Tourism sector fears more setbacks in 2011TOURISM BUSINESSES may be coming out of one of the toughest years in recent memory but more than half believe the worst is not…Tue Dec 28 2010 - 00:00
Travel guide votes Ireland top destination for 2011WHILE IRELAND’S financial reputation may have taken a severe dent, its reputation as a tourist destination has not been as badly…Tue Dec 28 2010 - 00:00
High Court lists 200 possession cases for first new year sittingsTHE HIGH Court granted possession orders in just two cases in its last sitting of the year yesterday, but indicated that almost…Tue Dec 21 2010 - 00:00
Hundreds forced to rebook as Heathrow cancels arrivalsTHE JOYFUL scenes usually associated with Dublin airport at Christmas were not much in evidence yesterday as hundreds of passengers…Mon Dec 20 2010 - 00:00
Three injured as Luas tram and car crashTHREE PEOPLE were taken to hospital yesterday after a crash involving a car and a Luas tram in Dublin city centre.Mon Dec 20 2010 - 00:00
