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The story of the two women who were hanged in 20th century Ireland

The story of the two women who were hanged in 20th century Ireland

Mary Daly and Annie Walshe were both executed for the murder of their husbands

Wed Sept 07 2016 - 08:00
LA Galaxy pays tribute to Robbie Keane on ‘Irish Times’ front page

LA Galaxy pays tribute to Robbie Keane on ‘Irish Times’ front page

MLS club takes out advertisement ahead of striker’s final Republic of Ireland match

Wed Aug 31 2016 - 12:07
What could Ireland buy with the €13bn Apple tax?

What could Ireland buy with the €13bn Apple tax?

We could give the Government an open tab in the Dáil bar for 10,833 years

Tue Aug 30 2016 - 15:21
#UFC202: Diaz ‘a hell of a competitor’, says Conor McGregor

#UFC202: Diaz ‘a hell of a competitor’, says Conor McGregor

‘It was a hell of a fight’ - McGregor discusses next move following hard-fought victory

Sun Aug 21 2016 - 14:54
Two Irish women live-tweet journey to UK for abortion

Two Irish women live-tweet journey to UK for abortion

‘@TwoWomenTravel’ set up ‘in solidarity’ with those who have had to make journey

Sat Aug 20 2016 - 18:41
All Blacks’ meeting room ‘bugged’ ahead of Australia game

All Blacks’ meeting room ‘bugged’ ahead of Australia game

Report of sophisitcated listening device found in foam of chair in Sydney hotel

Sat Aug 20 2016 - 12:30
‘Jigsaw murders’: The gruesome case of a jealous GP

‘Jigsaw murders’: The gruesome case of a jealous GP

Buck Ruxton was tried for murder in 1936 after body parts were discovered in a ravine

Thu Aug 18 2016 - 13:41
Ominous music is making us dislike sharks, study finds

Ominous music is making us dislike sharks, study finds

Negativity towards sharks ‘partly due’ to soundtracks akin to famous ‘Jaws’ theme

Fri Aug 05 2016 - 13:59
Birds observed sleeping during flight for first time, say scientists

Birds observed sleeping during flight for first time, say scientists

Sleep patterns ‘on the wing’ may shed new light on effects of sleep loss on humans

Thu Aug 04 2016 - 15:34
Video emerges of Garda car ‘in pursuit of UFO’ in Gorey

Video emerges of Garda car ‘in pursuit of UFO’ in Gorey

Gardaí quell rumour of intergalactic invasion after ‘flying saucer’ spotted in Wexford

Thu Aug 04 2016 - 13:10
The night a river of whiskey ran through the streets of Dublin

The night a river of whiskey ran through the streets of Dublin

The 1875 Chamber Street fire claimed many victims - each died from alcohol poisoning

Wed Aug 03 2016 - 10:20
Two men arrested in connection with Clondalkin sexual assault

Two men arrested in connection with Clondalkin sexual assault

Two being held following attack on woman in parkland area on Thursday morning

Fri Jul 29 2016 - 08:52
Man wounded in early morning shooting in Crumlin

Man wounded in early morning shooting in Crumlin

Man in 30s discovered in street with gunshot injury, gardaí appeal for information

Mon Jun 20 2016 - 07:42
Man arrested after being found with bomb parts in Dublin

Man arrested after being found with bomb parts in Dublin

Army bomb disposal unit called to scene after man (40s) searched in Store Street area

Thu Jun 16 2016 - 09:37
Put away the paddling pool: 10 great Irish swimming spots

Put away the paddling pool: 10 great Irish swimming spots

If you lack the hardware to set up your own place to swim, here are some you can try

Thu Jun 02 2016 - 16:29
Electroconvulsive therapy – does it work?

Electroconvulsive therapy – does it work?

ECT was a ‘game changer’ in psychiatry. And it’s still very effective, says Prof Declan McLoughlin

Tue May 17 2016 - 01:00
Oberstown staff vote for industrial action over safety concerns

Oberstown staff vote for industrial action over safety concerns

Impact says health and safety measures need to be introduced to protect staff

Mon May 16 2016 - 14:52
How many of the new Cabinet Ministers can you name?

How many of the new Cabinet Ministers can you name?

Enda Kenny has named his ministerial line-up with some significant changes

Sat May 07 2016 - 15:37
‘More than 120,000’ take part in Darkness into Light walk

‘More than 120,000’ take part in Darkness into Light walk

Annual Pieta House fundraiser takes place in nearly 120 venues worldwide, say organisers

Sat May 07 2016 - 09:30
Pub quiz: Do you know your Grogan’s from your Brogan’s?

Pub quiz: Do you know your Grogan’s from your Brogan’s?

How many of these well-known Irish pubs can you identify?

Mon May 02 2016 - 15:11
What do you think is the ‘creepiest’ occupation?

What do you think is the ‘creepiest’ occupation?

New study ranks jobs and hobbies in order of perceived ‘creepiness’

Wed Apr 27 2016 - 15:21
Dana White: Conor McGregor not back on UFC 200 card

Dana White: Conor McGregor not back on UFC 200 card

Dubliner had earlier tweeted he had been reinstated at event following his ‘retirement’

Mon Apr 25 2016 - 07:35
Man due in court over robbery with syringe in Tallaght

Man due in court over robbery with syringe in Tallaght

Gardaí arrest 34-year-old near scene on Sunday night - amount of cash recovered

Mon Apr 11 2016 - 10:30
Poll of the Day: 72% of readers would vote the same way again

Poll of the Day: 72% of readers would vote the same way again

As FF and FG meet to negotiate, possibility remains of electorate returning to polls

Wed Apr 06 2016 - 15:40
One arrest as man dies following serious assault in Dublin

One arrest as man dies following serious assault in Dublin

57-year-old hospitalised after incident at Harold’s Cross in early hours of Saturday

Sun Mar 06 2016 - 13:19
Teenager and pensioner charged over fire engine joyride

Teenager and pensioner charged over fire engine joyride

Damaged caused to cars and house in Co Antrim on Saturday, no injuries reported

Sun Mar 06 2016 - 11:27
Woman dies in car crash at service station in Co Limerick

Woman dies in car crash at service station in Co Limerick

Male passenger and two children in back seat treated for non life-threatening injuries

Sun Mar 06 2016 - 09:57
Man in serious condition following assault in Dublin

Man in serious condition following assault in Dublin

Gardaí investigate as 57-year-old hospitalised after incident at Harold’s Cross

Sat Mar 05 2016 - 12:17
Woman killed in collision with lorry in Co Galway named

Woman killed in collision with lorry in Co Galway named

Laura Winters was pronounced dead at scene of collision on N18 in Clarinbridge

Sun Feb 28 2016 - 18:05
‘Foes must become allies’: International media reacts to election

‘Foes must become allies’: International media reacts to election

NYT wonders how Healy-Rae’s ‘trademark farmer’s cap’ stays on during celebrations

Sun Feb 28 2016 - 13:11
Top 15 jobs to boost your chances of a Tinder romance

Top 15 jobs to boost your chances of a Tinder romance

New research shows pilots and physical therapists having all the fun on dating app

Thu Feb 25 2016 - 13:41
Bernie Sanders wrote to  Thatcher on hunger strikers

Bernie Sanders wrote to Thatcher on hunger strikers

US presidential candidate issued appeal over ‘abuse and humiliation’ of IRA prisoners

Fri Feb 19 2016 - 17:15
Man solves own missing persons case by remembering his name

Man solves own missing persons case by remembering his name

DNA tests confirm identity of Canadian Edgar Latulip, who had not been seen for 30 years

Fri Feb 12 2016 - 11:55
Lock of John Lennon’s hair to fetch over $12,000 at auction

Lock of John Lennon’s hair to fetch over $12,000 at auction

Four-inch sample saved nearly 50 years ago by hairdresser during filming of movie

Wed Feb 10 2016 - 14:07
Are you an early bird or a night owl? It’s in your DNA

Are you an early bird or a night owl? It’s in your DNA

New genetic evidence shines light on differences in individual sleeping patterns

Thu Feb 04 2016 - 14:42
Drivers warned over debris following strong winds overnight

Drivers warned over debris following strong winds overnight

Risk of surface water on roads, Met Éireann predicts ‘sharp frost’ on Wednesday night

Wed Jan 27 2016 - 09:30
Wearing a bike helmet ‘increases risk-taking behaviour’

Wearing a bike helmet ‘increases risk-taking behaviour’

Despite new findings cyclists should still wear helmets, says author of risk study

Tue Jan 26 2016 - 10:50
So, you think your passw0rd is secure? Think again

So, you think your passw0rd is secure? Think again

Annual ‘Worst Passwords List’ uses leaks to showcases 25 most hackable logins

Wed Jan 20 2016 - 13:19
PSNI investigates after body of man found in Greenisland

PSNI investigates after body of man found in Greenisland

Three arrested after body discovered at house on Monday night, postmortem due

Tue Jan 19 2016 - 09:00
David Bowie dies aged 69 after battle with cancer

David Bowie dies aged 69 after battle with cancer

Celebrities, musicians and fans pay tribute as ‘pop genius’ dies following 18-month illness

Mon Jan 11 2016 - 11:38
Video website records 100 trucks hitting low bridge in US

Video website records 100 trucks hitting low bridge in US

‘Can-opener bridge’ was ‘built over 100 years ago’, prior to vehicle clearance standards

Wed Jan 06 2016 - 08:56
‘Dublin’s first rock star’ Phil Lynott died 30 years ago today

‘Dublin’s first rock star’ Phil Lynott died 30 years ago today

#PhilLynott trends on twitter as music fans pay tribute to Thin Lizzy frontman

Mon Jan 04 2016 - 13:15
Chinese president Xi Jinping releases cartoon rap

Chinese president Xi Jinping releases cartoon rap

Beijing’s latest effort to align with social media says ‘all corruption must be punished’

Tue Dec 29 2015 - 14:06
‘Born to lose, lived to win’: Musicians pay tribute to Lemmy

‘Born to lose, lived to win’: Musicians pay tribute to Lemmy

Foo Fighters, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne among mourners of Motorhead frontman

Tue Dec 29 2015 - 10:50
Glad Christmas is over? Maybe your brain isn’t built for it

Glad Christmas is over? Maybe your brain isn’t built for it

Researchers in Denmark use brain imaging to locate specific ‘Christmas spirit network’

Sat Dec 26 2015 - 15:04
Man (29) dies after being hit by car in Co Carlow

Man (29) dies after being hit by car in Co Carlow

Gardaí appeal for witnesses as pedestrian dies in collision on Christmas Day

Sat Dec 26 2015 - 08:55
I am allergic to Christmas. No really, I am

I am allergic to Christmas. No really, I am

Our Christmas tree prohibition began in the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia

Sun Dec 20 2015 - 16:00
Conor McGregor: Irish fans ‘untouchable’ for creating atmosphere

Conor McGregor: Irish fans ‘untouchable’ for creating atmosphere

Dubliner predicts ‘green, white and orange’ Las Vegas strip after victory over José Aldo

Sun Dec 13 2015 - 16:12
‘What a man’: Twitter weighs in on Conor McGregor’s victory

‘What a man’: Twitter weighs in on Conor McGregor’s victory

13-second knockout at UFC 194 prompts users to list ‘things that lasted longer than Aldo’

Sun Dec 13 2015 - 12:39
Fine Gael popularity rises five points in new political poll

Fine Gael popularity rises five points in new political poll

Government stastisfaction at 39% as Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil, Independents all decline

Sun Dec 13 2015 - 10:46
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