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Alcock and Brown: Those magnificent men who landed their flying machine in a Galway bog

Alcock and Brown: Those magnificent men who landed their flying machine in a Galway bog

This month marks 100 years since Alcock and Brown flew nonstop across the Atlantic

Sat Jun 08 2019 - 06:00
Meet the sky-pool: Are skyscraper infinity pools the next big thing?

Meet the sky-pool: Are skyscraper infinity pools the next big thing?

Company says it is planning world’s first 360-degree infinity pool on a roof 200 metres above a city skyline

Fri Jun 07 2019 - 18:32
Status yellow rain warning hanging over seven counties

Status yellow rain warning hanging over seven counties

Forecasters rule out anything resembling a summer’s day until middle of June at the earliest

Wed Jun 05 2019 - 17:52
Aviva Stadium lit up as a ‘beacon’ to help young LGBTI+ people

Aviva Stadium lit up as a ‘beacon’ to help young LGBTI+ people

Advocate hopes initiative sends a message that it is okay for people to ‘be who they are’

Tue Jun 04 2019 - 16:47
Anger over long queues at Dublin Airport passport control

Anger over long queues at Dublin Airport passport control

Passengers post photos of hour-long delays over the bank holiday weekend

Tue Jun 04 2019 - 15:38
16 ways to have family fun around Ireland on a budget

16 ways to have family fun around Ireland on a budget

From libraries to walking tours to museums, there is something for everybody

Mon Jun 03 2019 - 02:06
Importing cars from the UK: ‘There are risks. People get greedy’

Importing cars from the UK: ‘There are risks. People get greedy’

Second-hand cars imported from the UK offer savings, but buyers must beware

Sat Jun 01 2019 - 06:00
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Remarkable success for Green Party

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Remarkable success for Green Party

Poor results for Solidarity - People Before Profit and Sinn Féin

Thu May 30 2019 - 16:19
Studies show fresh link between junk food and death

Studies show fresh link between junk food and death

More than 4 servings of ultra-processed foods a day linked to 62% increased risk of mortality

Wed May 29 2019 - 23:32
Brittany Ferries cancel Irish sailings as over 6,000 customers face disruptions

Brittany Ferries cancel Irish sailings as over 6,000 customers face disruptions

‘It’s a frustrating situation’ - company chief says as ship is expected to take weeks to repair

Wed May 29 2019 - 15:23
Have your say: Are you affected by Brittany Ferries cancellations?

Have your say: Are you affected by Brittany Ferries cancellations?

6,000 passengers were due to travel on Cork to Roscoff ferry which is out of service

Wed May 29 2019 - 15:14
How to cut your carbon footprint and save cash

How to cut your carbon footprint and save cash

It can pay to reduce the amount of carbon we generate, so time to alter our behaviour

Mon May 27 2019 - 02:06
Taoiseach raises prospect of election but ‘not in next couple of days or weeks’

Taoiseach raises prospect of election but ‘not in next couple of days or weeks’

‘Others could pull the plug on the government’, says Leo Varadkar

Sun May 26 2019 - 19:54
Voting when blind: ‘You’d have to be a Mensa member to work out how to vote’

Voting when blind: ‘You’d have to be a Mensa member to work out how to vote’

System for voters with disabilities open to abuse, says activist for visually impaired

Fri May 24 2019 - 17:42
Ireland’s most Googled election question: ‘What age is Frances Fitzgerald?’

Ireland’s most Googled election question: ‘What age is Frances Fitzgerald?’

Google reveals the most searched-for candidates and what questions are being asked

Wed May 22 2019 - 17:50
Shay Lawless recovery team ‘determined not to further endanger lives’

Shay Lawless recovery team ‘determined not to further endanger lives’

Mountaineer from Bray missing after fall close to summit of Mount Everest

Wed May 22 2019 - 16:31
Huawei phone crisis: What you need to know and what you need to do

Huawei phone crisis: What you need to know and what you need to do

If you own a Huawei device you need to read this

Tue May 21 2019 - 14:11
Change in address leads to increased car insurance premium

Change in address leads to increased car insurance premium

Pricewatch: Ryanair and refunds; Bank of Ireland and bank holidays

Mon May 20 2019 - 02:06
High-end Dublin restaurant in sudden closure

High-end Dublin restaurant in sudden closure

Italian restaurant Luna announces it is to ‘cease trading effective immediately’

Fri May 17 2019 - 13:30
Final milking day for Dublin’s last commercial dairy farm

Final milking day for Dublin’s last commercial dairy farm

Guinness-owned farm bordering the Phoenix Park moving herd on to pastures new

Fri May 17 2019 - 00:24
Robot caregiver with ‘cute’ accent gets rave reviews

Robot caregiver with ‘cute’ accent gets rave reviews

Prototype developed at Trinity College Dublin ‘reminds me what meds to take’, says user

Wed May 15 2019 - 20:47
Kerry farmhouse wins B&B of the year award

Kerry farmhouse wins B&B of the year award

Taobh Coille in Cahirciveen saw off competition from nine other B&B Ireland finalists

Wed May 15 2019 - 20:38
Built a flat-pack bookcase? How about taking on a flat-pack house?

Built a flat-pack bookcase? How about taking on a flat-pack house?

Amazon has one for €6,500 that the seller says two of you can build in a day

Mon May 13 2019 - 13:09
Using a travel agent: Peace of mind or needless expense?

Using a travel agent: Peace of mind or needless expense?

Pricewatch: Travel agents have found myriad ways to adapt to the brave new digital age

Mon May 13 2019 - 02:00
Charity appeals for more volunteers to get involved

Charity appeals for more volunteers to get involved

National Volunteer’s Week gets under way

Mon May 13 2019 - 00:54
Michael O’Leary no longer a Rich List billionaire with just €865m

Michael O’Leary no longer a Rich List billionaire with just €865m

Ireland now has 17 billionaires with overall wealth of the top 300 put at €87 billion

Sun May 12 2019 - 16:03
Teenage GAA fan wins Foróige Youth Entrepreneur of the Year

Teenage GAA fan wins Foróige Youth Entrepreneur of the Year

Conor Stinchon sells gloves for clubs, schools and county teams via ‘Gaelic Superstore’

Thu May 09 2019 - 19:48
Dublin woman (81) finally meets her 103-year-old mother

Dublin woman (81) finally meets her 103-year-old mother

Genealogist offered to help Eileen Mackin find woman after hearing story on Liveline

Thu May 09 2019 - 18:58
ISPCA condemns ‘cruel handling’ of Irish calves in France

ISPCA condemns ‘cruel handling’ of Irish calves in France

Department welcomes progress in investigation after video shows animals being abused

Thu May 09 2019 - 17:21
Loan purchaser and housing body agree mortgage-to-rent deal

Loan purchaser and housing body agree mortgage-to-rent deal

Promontoria and Home for Life to contact up to 400 distressed mortgage holders

Wed May 08 2019 - 21:09
Which? investigation finds incorrect information given to air travellers

Which? investigation finds incorrect information given to air travellers

Some companies and airlines do not fully understand customers’ rights, study shows

Tue May 07 2019 - 01:27
Alcock and Brown returning to landing spot in west of Ireland

Alcock and Brown returning to landing spot in west of Ireland

Statue leaving Heathrow airport and travelling to Clifden for centenary celebrations

Tue May 07 2019 - 01:17
Beware the broadband fraud that left one family €15,000 poorer

Beware the broadband fraud that left one family €15,000 poorer

A reader has a cautionary tale about a con she fell prey to after a series of coincidences

Mon May 06 2019 - 02:06
I’ll just take your card details: eight scams to watch out for

I’ll just take your card details: eight scams to watch out for

It can be hard to tell if an email or call is from a legitimate company or a fraudster so you need to keep your wits about you at all times

Mon May 06 2019 - 00:00
Dublin by kayak: See the city from a whole new angle

Dublin by kayak: See the city from a whole new angle

‘The Liffey is Dublin’s most important street, but most people have never been on it’

Sun May 05 2019 - 06:00
First Look: Why is Center Parcs so expensive, and will it be worth it?

First Look: Why is Center Parcs so expensive, and will it be worth it?

Conor Pope gets a sneak peek of the holiday resort as it prepares to open in Longford

Thu May 02 2019 - 07:00
Fighting, drinking and dancing on seats - the Ryanair flight from hell

Fighting, drinking and dancing on seats - the Ryanair flight from hell

Reporter claims service to Valletta full of ‘inebriated’ passengers heading to music festival

Wed May 01 2019 - 17:20

Ikea has a new-look logo. But will anyone notice?

The Swedish retailer has updated its brand name with ‘subtle’ and ‘impactful’ changes

Wed May 01 2019 - 06:00
What are the worst things Irish diners do in restaurants?

What are the worst things Irish diners do in restaurants?

Steal the cutlery, click fingers for attention, refuse to pay? Oh no, there is worse, much worse

Tue Apr 30 2019 - 06:00
E-scooter business says sales down ‘over 50%’ due to confusion over legality

E-scooter business says sales down ‘over 50%’ due to confusion over legality

Department of Transport says e-scooters not allowed on public roads, fines may be issued

Mon Apr 29 2019 - 15:10
How businesses hide behind health and safety myths

How businesses hide behind health and safety myths

Pricewatch: Some firms use ‘health and safety’ concerns as an excuse to get out of doing things

Mon Apr 29 2019 - 02:06
Eir tells customer to ring loyalty team after cancelling phone line

Eir tells customer to ring loyalty team after cancelling phone line

Pricewatch: Eir cancels account after telling customer termination notice had been lifted

Mon Apr 29 2019 - 00:00
Shear practicality over all else when it comes to gardening

Shear practicality over all else when it comes to gardening

Pricewatch: The best value secateurs to sink into your unruly shrubbery

Mon Apr 29 2019 - 00:00
Warmer weather forecast in wake of Storm Hannah repairs

Warmer weather forecast in wake of Storm Hannah repairs

Power is restored to almost all of 33,000 electricity customers affected by outages

Sun Apr 28 2019 - 18:16
Isn’t the point of holidaying with kids to make memories for them?

Isn’t the point of holidaying with kids to make memories for them?

Conor Pope on three trips abroad with his three children, in his youngest’s first year

Sat Apr 27 2019 - 06:00
Just keep spending: The Irish consumer mantra of 2019

Just keep spending: The Irish consumer mantra of 2019

Sign of the Times: Economic uncertainty is doing little to quell consumer spending

Sat Apr 27 2019 - 06:00
Irish citizens advised not to travel to Sri Lanka

Irish citizens advised not to travel to Sri Lanka

Department of Foreign Affairs updates advice warning against non-essential trips

Fri Apr 26 2019 - 10:50
Red dust from Sahara reaches east coast and midlands

Red dust from Sahara reaches east coast and midlands

Dust can be health hazard for people who are affected by poor air quality – EPA

Wed Apr 24 2019 - 18:22
Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones arrives in Dublin

Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones arrives in Dublin

The Mother of Dragons joins Donald Trump and Phil Lynott in Waxworks Museum

Wed Apr 24 2019 - 13:17
Ibec says extra paid parental leave will be ‘extremely costly’ for small businesses

Ibec says extra paid parental leave will be ‘extremely costly’ for small businesses

Under the Parental Leave and Benefit Bill parents will be entitled to an extra two weeks’ paid leave at €245 per week

Tue Apr 23 2019 - 21:08
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