James Martin’s ‘life-changing’ work for Down syndrome praised during Dublin visit‘It’s been so positive for the community to have someone as cool and talented as him representing us’Wed May 24 2023 - 18:01
Increased livestock, fertiliser use outdid effects of emission reductions on Irish farms – EPAIreland has now failed to comply with EU National Emission Reduction Commitments for nine of the past 10 yearsWed May 24 2023 - 17:58
Catherine Corless welcomes appointment of director to oversee exhumation at Tuam mother and baby homeHistorian and campaigner describes selection of Daniel Mac Sweeney as ‘a great relief’Tue May 23 2023 - 13:08
Supply and cost issues could slow Irish drivers’ switch to EVs, new report says Consumer demand for new electric vehicles has increased by 35 per cent this year despite a rise in cost, says Done DealTue May 23 2023 - 05:00
Inch hotel blockade lifted with talks planned before further transfers of asylum seekers Round-the-clock demonstration to continue on the Magowna Road in Co Clare but not directly outside the Magowna House HotelMon May 22 2023 - 04:00
Ireland set to become first country with mandatory health warnings on alcohol Display of information on dangers of drinking will be required from 2026Mon May 22 2023 - 00:01
Inch protests to continue despite removal of Magowna House blockade ‘Honest, open discussion’ played role in decision to remove blockade at Magowna House in Inch, says Joe O’BrienSun May 21 2023 - 17:32
Navan attack: Five teenagers released after questioning as part of investigation into assault on boy (14)Ireland’s new Online Safety Commissioner Niamh Hodnett has requested the main social media platforms remove the videos of the assaultFri May 19 2023 - 21:01
Four-week freeze proposed on new asylum seeker placements in Clare hotel in bid to lift blockadeJoe O’Brien is due to meet protesters and residents who have moved to the Magowna House Hotel in InchThu May 18 2023 - 20:10
‘He is only a child’: family of boy assaulted in Navan, Co Meath describe incident as ‘horrific and wrong’The boy was hospitalised after the assault which left him with concussion, broken teeth and a shoe print on his foreheadWed May 17 2023 - 21:23
Irish-born punter Daniel Whelan signs for Green Bay PackersWicklow native set for second attempt at making an NFL regular season rosterWed May 17 2023 - 09:43
Travel adaptors recall: over 13,000 products at risk of fire, electrocution or incorrect product labellingCompetition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) identifies concerns following a ‘large scale’ product safety investigationTue May 16 2023 - 23:45
Fire thought to have caused extensive damage at Dublin city migrant camp Standoff at Upper Sandwith Street where homeless refugees have set up makeshift campFri May 12 2023 - 21:06
Former Nphet member expresses regret over failure in communication ahead of post-Christmas 2020 Covid surgePhilip Nolan says slide on potential Covid cases after festive period ‘created utterly the wrong impression’Wed May 10 2023 - 22:24
Francis and Maureen Lawlor (25 & 23), Finglas: ‘I have no memories of my parents, only utter devastation’Read by daughter Lisa LawlorTue May 09 2023 - 17:48
Margaret Kiernan (18), Coolock: ‘The night of the Stardust fire was the night that broke our family’Read by friend, Deirdre James, on behalf of Margaret’s brothers, Jimmy and JohnTue May 09 2023 - 15:27
Sandra Lawless (18), Coolock - ‘She was like the family bodyguard’Read by her brother Brendan LawlessTue May 09 2023 - 12:30
‘Unprecedented’ gathering of homeless asylum seekers in Dublin city centreSome 41 tents are congregated around International Protection Office on Mount Street LowerTue May 09 2023 - 05:00
Patrick Kielty on Late Late Show: ‘Whoever gets that gig will be really, really lucky’Presenter says in statement: `That’s the last anyone will hear from me about it’Sun May 07 2023 - 22:04
Thousands fire up the ancient Bealtaine traditions to mark arrival of summerThe modern version of Bealtaine was originally a music festival first organised in 2012Sun May 07 2023 - 15:51
Wheelie good idea: Roscommon TY students win enterprise award for bin compactor Idea was sparked by teacher telling students ‘I’m always jumping into my bin’ to press down rubbishFri May 05 2023 - 17:05
Holocaust survivors with Irish links highlighted in Dublin exhibitionShowcase titled They became us: the unlikely of lives of Holocaust survivors in Ireland is being held in Camerino Bakery CaféThu May 04 2023 - 10:18
Homeless asylum seekers: ‘It’s hard sleeping outside, it’s cold, it’s wet. It’s no life’Despite having to sleep rough here, most asylum seekers believe it is preferable to the situation that caused them to flee to IrelandThu May 04 2023 - 05:00
Supermarkets cut cost of butter as dairy price wars heat up Tesco, SuperValu, Lidl and Aldi drop prices of own-brand butter after last week’s swathe of milk price cutsWed May 03 2023 - 17:23
Approved housing bodies grow 10% in a year with record number of homes deliveredReport by Irish Council for Social Housing reveals increases in spite of ‘turbulent market conditions’Wed May 03 2023 - 08:08
Irish people produced equivalent weight of two cars worth of waste each in 2022‘Significant increase’ in amount of waste produced in Ireland in recent times but rise is ‘simply not sustainable’, says waste co-ordinatorWed May 03 2023 - 00:15
Cadbury Flake, Crunchie and Buttons desserts recalled due to bacteria concerns Retailers have been requested to remove the implicated products from the aisle and display recall noticesTue May 02 2023 - 18:50
Katie McCabe and Arsenal suffer extra-time heartbreak in Champions League semi-finalWolfsburg edge second leg in front of 60,063 fans at the EmiratesMon May 01 2023 - 21:04
Bank holiday weekend weather: ‘Mixed bag’ but temperatures to hit high teensPeriods of sunshine are set to be accompanied by showers and patches of fogFri Apr 28 2023 - 06:46
Women of Honour group calls for end to ‘smoke and mirror approaches’ within the Defence ForcesAn independent review group said ‘incidents of bullying, harassment, discrimination and sexual harassment persist’ in the Defence ForcesThu Apr 27 2023 - 21:29
Campaigners call for Irish parents to be allowed compensate overseas surrogates financiallyAdvocates say surrogates should be able to get money for maternity clothes, medication, dietary expenses and loss of earnings during pregnancyThu Apr 27 2023 - 18:43
Matriarch of Mullins family still winning after more than 80 visits to PunchestownMaureen Mullins (94) first came to Co Kildare horse racing festival when she was 12 and returns every yearTue Apr 25 2023 - 20:12
Minister reaches new heights at launch of new Dublin Mountains zip line attractionZipit Forest Adventure in Tibradden Wood sees Catherine Martin tackling her fear of heights as others take to the tree topsMon Apr 24 2023 - 20:33
Garda arrested for drug possession at Dublin Airport Small quantity of controlled drugs will be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland for analysisThu Apr 20 2023 - 23:10
Video of landlord allegedly threatening tenant with electric saw prompts garda inquiriesIn the video which was posted on social media a man is seen attempting to cut through the front door of the house with a circular sawTue Apr 18 2023 - 21:42
Sharon Horgan and Michelle Gallen win comedy writing prizesComedy Women in Print organisers says awards scheme is only awards of its kind in UK and Ireland that ‘shines a light on witty novels by women’Mon Apr 17 2023 - 21:30
Ireland’s population growing in size and age over the last decade - CSOConsumer goods and services also 43.8 per cent higher than the EU average in IrelandFri Apr 14 2023 - 14:01
‘This week, Ireland sounded like his true native land’: How US press is covering Biden visitLow rumble of criticism for trip with ‘few policy objectives’, but president’s genuine happiness is notedFri Apr 14 2023 - 10:42
Joe Biden travels to Mayo for climax of Irish visit before returning to USFriday sees president complete his four-day trip with exploration of western heritageFri Apr 14 2023 - 08:04
Mayo road closures: Access to Ballina town limited on Friday due to Biden visitKnock Shrine closed to the public from 1pm on ThursdayThu Apr 13 2023 - 09:49
Homeless people removed from front of Dublin’s Phoenix Park before Biden visitSix people were sleeping rough at the main entrance to the park on Conyngham RoadWed Apr 12 2023 - 16:29
Traffic restrictions, high security and excitement ahead of Biden visitThe Phoenix Park will be closed from 5pm on Wednesday for 24 hoursMon Apr 10 2023 - 19:49
Phoenix Park to close from Wednesday evening for President Biden’s visit Park will not reopen until 5pm on Thursday, affecting thousands of motorists, cyclists and walkersMon Apr 10 2023 - 13:13
‘Art can be political,’ says homeowner whose house is painted with Garda eviction muralDublin City Council has previously sought removal of street art but owner says ‘we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it’Fri Apr 07 2023 - 21:31
Garda and FAI investigate attack on soccer referee at match in Co LouthReferee attends hospital after abandoned match between Dundalk and Ballyjamesduff teamsFri Apr 07 2023 - 19:55
Staff at Swords library confronted by protesters over LGBTQ+ booksGardaí attended two demonstrations in north Dublin, including a counterprotest organised by People Before ProfitThu Apr 06 2023 - 20:30
Getting a good night’s sleep may lower your risk of asthma, study findsResearchers find that identifying and treating sleep disorders could reduce chances of contracting the lung diseaseMon Apr 03 2023 - 22:33
Test match excitement another reminder of problems facing cricket in Ireland Ireland plays first long-form game in nearly four years to sign off difficult tour of BangladeshMon Apr 03 2023 - 19:00
Last month was the wettest March on record - Met ÉireannProvisional data shows rainfall eclipsing the previous record at 169 per cent of the long-term averageMon Apr 03 2023 - 18:23
Defence Forces inquiry needed to engage those missing from report, says Sinn Féin TDMany members, including the Women of Honour group, did not engage with the report due to lack of trustThu Mar 30 2023 - 10:42
