Catherine Connolly confirms she used parliamentary allowance on trip to Syria in 2018Humphreys ‘sorry’ if mother of hit-and-run victim feels she did not do enough for family; Connolly says former prisoner she employed in Dáil was recommended by Éamon Ó’CuívMon Oct 13 2025 - 23:05
‘He is my family’: Woman living with MS says her rescue cat helps her stay positiveMim Greene’s cat, Kismet, also suffers from ill health, and the Irish Blue Cross was able to treat himSun Oct 12 2025 - 10:00
Catherine Connolly rejects suggestion of misleading statement on Syria trip fundingPresidential candidate confirms taxpayer funded allowance was used, having previously said ‘I funded that trip’Thu Oct 09 2025 - 17:08
‘The level of aggression is unreal’: Dublin residents protest over dangerous drivingResidents of Richmond Road in Drumcondra have called for measures to filter traffic away from their streetWed Oct 08 2025 - 14:32
Sharing of counselling notes in rape trials is ‘outdated, misogynistic process’, protest hearsHazel Behan tells TDs and senators about injustice of defendants having access to such recordsTue Sept 30 2025 - 21:28
Lunch with a side of art: Seven Irish galleries with great cafesFrom the Hugh Lane to LGCA – our pick of where art lovers in Ireland can nourish body and soulWed Jul 02 2025 - 06:00
From India to Ireland: ‘The first day I came to Dublin, I felt like I’m home, like I belong’Sumyrah Khan moved from Chennai in India in 2021Tue Jul 01 2025 - 06:00
Photo story: Summer solstice on the Hill of TaraRising sun is overshadowed by cloud and mist, but gathering proves an enjoyable occasion for allSat Jun 28 2025 - 06:00
Irish author Donal Ryan wins Orwell Prize for Political Fiction for novel Heart, Be at PeaceTipperary writer says win ‘very unexpected’ for novel that explores the 21st century problems of a small, tight-knit community in IrelandWed Jun 25 2025 - 20:45
Arnaldo Pomodoro: Trinity College sphere sculptor dies in Milan aged 98Pomodoro, a self-taught artist, ‘sculpted Italy’s soul’ according to Italian prime minister Giorgia MeloniTue Jun 24 2025 - 16:18
A New Zealander in Dublin: ‘It feels like people work to live here as opposed to living to work’Virginia Loughnan moved to Ireland in 2023 and is most proud of the network of friends she has built hereTue Jun 24 2025 - 06:00
Iron Maiden at Dublin’s Malahide Castle: Stage times, set list, ticket information, how to get there and moreEverything you need to know about the band’s concert this weekSun Jun 22 2025 - 06:00
Ten city parks perfect for lunch in the sun – and where to grab a sandwich nearbyDecent weather but trapped at your desk? Here are the best places to spend your lunch breakFri Jun 20 2025 - 05:01
Benedictine monastery at Kylemore Abbey voted Ireland’s favourite building at RIAI awardsAxo Architects’ ‘context-sensitive design’ scoops first prize while Dún Laoghaire Baths comes in fourthWed Jun 18 2025 - 14:57
Free meals alert: Wagamama returns to Dublin after closure of three outlets last yearAsian restaurant chain is offering 1,000 complimentary meals to celebrate its returnTue Jun 17 2025 - 14:47
‘Dublin is very multicultural, which I love. But there’s also this weird energy in certain areas’Hamza Pirimo from Uganda came to Ireland in 2024Tue Jun 17 2025 - 06:00
It’s Friday the 13th, what can possibly go wrong?If you suffer from friggatriskaidekaphobia, pretty much everythingFri Jun 13 2025 - 06:00
A Breton in Ireland: ‘My wife calls me a culchie, which I completely embrace’At 18, Charlie Le Brun travelled to Ireland, determined to meet his musical idol, The Chieftains’ Matt Molloy. After a memorable few months of playing the flute in a Westport pub, he knew he’d be backTue Jun 10 2025 - 06:00
Changing surnames after marriage: ‘If it’s good enough for Amal Clooney, it’s good enough for me’Following a recent column describing women changing names as the ‘normalisation of symbolic control’, readers share their views on the matterSat Jun 07 2025 - 06:00
Jane Birkin’s original Hermès Birkin bag set to be auctioned by Sotheby’s Original Birkin was commissioned in 1984 exclusively for actor and singer Jane BirkinFri Jun 06 2025 - 18:02
Rosie O’Donnell announces new stand-up show in DublinComedian moved from the US in January to ‘escape’ US president Donald TrumpWed Jun 04 2025 - 18:41
‘Like living near a helicopter’: Residents fed up with takeaway delivery drones buzzing over their homesThe noisy remote-controlled aerial devices are flying over as often as 12 times an hour, householders sayMon Jun 02 2025 - 06:01
Women’s Mini Marathon 2025: Everything you need to know including start time, entry points and bag dropsThe 43rd women’s mini marathon takes place on Sunday, June 1st, starting at Fitzwilliam Street in DublinFri May 30 2025 - 20:10
‘It’s an empty, lifeless sea’: Whales leave Cork waters, putting watchers out of businessStocks of sprat have crashed, forcing whales away, says businessman whose livelihood has been ruinedThu May 29 2025 - 04:00
Five injured in Dublin city collision between bus and ambulancePeople being treated in hospital for injuries that are not life-threateningTue May 27 2025 - 15:08
Mayo housing official apologises for ‘distress’ caused by holiday home boycott proposalLocal authority sincerely regrets ‘upset’ to public and second home ownersThu May 22 2025 - 17:54
Irish students’ J1 plans in the Trump era: ‘We said we wouldn’t go ahead. It just isn’t safe’More than 5,500 J1 summer working visas were issued to Irish students last yearWed May 21 2025 - 10:00
‘Nothing is off the table’: Mayo housing official defends call to boycott holiday homeownersProposal is about ‘demanding accountability’ from holiday homeowners, says Tom Gilligan of Mayo County CouncWed May 21 2025 - 09:41
‘Reach for the stars’: Organisers of astrophotography competition want public to capture the magic of the heavensCategories include open one for pictures of the night sky taken with nothing but a smartphoneTue May 20 2025 - 19:38
Quarter of people in Republic do not trust statistics published by Government institutionsCSO report, based on findings of 2023 OECD survey, finds 70% of people get news and current affairs information from social mediaFri May 16 2025 - 16:02
Buncrana community united in grief after death of teenage boys ‘For new members of the community, it’s an act of solidarity ... it shows the families that we will be with them now’ Mon May 12 2025 - 19:00
Banning teens from using social media a ‘blunt instrument’, health professionals toldPosition paper on online wellbeing launched on Friday calls on Government to take more action to protect children online Fri May 09 2025 - 20:56
Artificial intelligence already in use in many parts of public service as guidelines are announcedMinister Jack Chambers told launch event how AI can ‘radically improve’ efficiency and effectivenessThu May 08 2025 - 21:57
‘If the parent isn’t confident cycling, they’re not going to let their child cycle’: New Dublin training ground for biking opensMobility school aims to create awareness about road safety among cyclists, to promote use of bicycles and reduce our carbon footprintTue May 06 2025 - 17:54
Road Safety Authority launches campaign on drug-driving in advance of bank holiday More than 800 people arrested for driving under the influence of drugs at the roadside since JanuaryThu May 01 2025 - 22:02
Cat rescued from within walls of Galway shop after being trapped for six weeks Freed feline ‘Dealz’ was underweight and sore but is now eating well and recoveringThu May 01 2025 - 17:32
The Defence Forces are looking for new recruits, so our reporters put themselves to the testThe full selection process involves an entry medical; fitness test; online psychometric test; recruitment interview and attestationSun Oct 06 2024 - 06:00
Third-level on-campus accommodation costs: A view of prices for 2024Students face sometimes ‘chaotic and claustrophobic’ shared spaces and rising prices countrywideWed Aug 28 2024 - 06:00
‘When you do get into a situation, don’t panic’: Taking a dip in Ireland’s new sea survival poolEmbarking on a Sea Survival Techniques course at the new national sea survival training pool in Greencastle, Co Donegal, proves to be an eye-opening experienceSun Jul 21 2024 - 17:16
Box tree caterpillar reshapes Irish gardens as climate shift brings new problemsPowerscourt Estate replaces up to 80 per cent of familiar hedge plants in face of moths and blightTue Jul 09 2024 - 06:15
‘High-spec’ car seized by Garda has new life as ‘operational vehicle’ at motor ralliesForce plans to modify Volkswagen Golf in order to engage with car enthusiasts and are looking for suggestionsFri Jun 21 2024 - 21:29
Pedestrian dies after being hit by motorcycle in north DublinWoman (40s) pronounced dead in hospital, motorcyclist was uninjured after collision in Coolock on Wednesday nightThu Jun 20 2024 - 11:18
Aer Lingus passengers: ‘We’re really stressed. We’ve been planning a dream trip for the past year’The Irish Airline Pilots’ Association told the carrier this week that members would start a work-to-rule from June 26thWed Jun 19 2024 - 17:20
Randalstown named Ireland’s best kept town for 2024Co Antrim town took home awards in two category at Belfast ceremonyTue Jun 18 2024 - 17:08
Deterioration in mental health of children waiting for Camhs referral, survey findsReport by advocacy group details experiences of families seeking access to supportsThu Jun 13 2024 - 06:00
Dublin’s Shelbourne hotel evacuated after fire on premisesSix fire engines respond to incident at historic building on St Stephen’s GreenWed Jun 12 2024 - 12:42
Cancer, circulatory diseases make up more than half of all deaths in State in 2021, CSO showsLocal Electoral Areas Ennistimon, Belmullet and Connemara North had highest rate of neoplasm deaths in countryTue Jun 11 2024 - 17:56
‘As a woman and an elder, I have a lot of experience’: Meet Ireland’s older local election candidatesLocal election candidates: Age no obstacle to cohort of elder candidates contesting the local elections, with first-time candidates ranging in vintage from 18 years to 89Thu Jun 06 2024 - 11:23
‘It’s an assault on the community’ - two Dublin councils receive 346 complaints about seagulls Dublin and Fingal county councils received complaints about seagulls, ranging from strewn rubbish to dead birds, across their areas, from Fairview Park to DonnybrookMon Jun 03 2024 - 06:00
Irish birth and fertility rates continue to decline, CSO figures showResearch finds decline in the number of registered births with 54,678 recorded last yearFri May 24 2024 - 19:39
