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Greig Oliver: Munster coach who died in paragliding accident ‘adoring, generous dad and husband’, funeral told

Greig Oliver: Munster coach who died in paragliding accident ‘adoring, generous dad and husband’, funeral told

Former Scottish international Greig Oliver, who died following an accident in South Africa, left ‘indelible mark’ on rugby community, funeral hears

Fri Jul 21 2023 - 15:18
Irish Times journalist one of two winners of Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism in Ireland

Irish Times journalist one of two winners of Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism in Ireland

Shauna Bowers receives fellowship after proposing to investigate mental health issues of those in Ireland’s criminal justice system

Thu Jul 20 2023 - 19:51
Women’s World Cup: Keeping up with the Larkins as Ringsend turns green for Abbie

Women’s World Cup: Keeping up with the Larkins as Ringsend turns green for Abbie

You can’t move through the Dublin 4 town without catching sight of bunting or a tricolours emblazoned with the face of Abbie Larkin, the 18-year-old Ireland forward

Thu Jul 20 2023 - 15:11
Addition of spinal muscular atrophy to newborn screening being assessed by Hiqa

Addition of spinal muscular atrophy to newborn screening being assessed by Hiqa

Rare genetic condition causes irreversible nerve damage that can lead to muscle wasting and weakness

Thu Jul 20 2023 - 10:00
Ulster rugby showing ‘absolute disrespect’ to Grenfell victims by extending sponsorship with Kingspan

Ulster rugby showing ‘absolute disrespect’ to Grenfell victims by extending sponsorship with Kingspan

Province announced one-year extension of Kingspan sponsorship deal on Monday

Wed Jul 19 2023 - 13:23
Further 21 cases of suspected physical and sexual assault found at ‘Emily’ HSE care facility

Further 21 cases of suspected physical and sexual assault found at ‘Emily’ HSE care facility

Two investigations by HSE into case of ‘Emily’ yield further allegations of sexual assaults at community nursing unit

Wed Jul 19 2023 - 11:18
Trust, funding and social class: has Irish football finally learned how to play politics?

Trust, funding and social class: has Irish football finally learned how to play politics?

Opposition push for State funding of football, coupled with FAI infrastructure plan, have created optimism that sport may no longer be ‘overlooked’

Wed Jul 19 2023 - 05:00
Bus Éireann increases Expressway fares by 5 per cent

Bus Éireann increases Expressway fares by 5 per cent

Company blames rising cost base, including higher fuel and insurance costs, on fare rise

Tue Jul 18 2023 - 06:12
Ireland has become warmer and wetter while May is sunniest month, 30-year Met Éireann study shows

Ireland has become warmer and wetter while May is sunniest month, 30-year Met Éireann study shows

Country has also seen a 7% increase in rainfall, with an average annual figure of 1,288mm

Tue Jul 18 2023 - 00:00
Two competitors killed in crash at Sligo Stages Rally

Two competitors killed in crash at Sligo Stages Rally

Driver and co-driver die in single vehicle incident on Sunday afternoon

Sun Jul 16 2023 - 18:15
HSE recalls e-cigarettes due to higher than permitted levels of nicotine

HSE recalls e-cigarettes due to higher than permitted levels of nicotine

Second alert submitted by environmental health service to EU about vaping products in recent weeks

Fri Jul 14 2023 - 20:31
Cocaine worth estimated €11.4m discovered in horsebox at Rosslare Europort

Cocaine worth estimated €11.4m discovered in horsebox at Rosslare Europort

Two men arrested; drugs discovered with assistance of Revenue’s scanner and detector dog in horse box which had arrived from France

Fri Jul 14 2023 - 15:27
Charities for elderly risk becoming ‘overwhelmed’ as Ireland faces ageing population

Charities for elderly risk becoming ‘overwhelmed’ as Ireland faces ageing population

‘Huge problem coming for housing needs of older people,’ says Alone chief executive

Thu Jul 13 2023 - 16:29
Cost of watching matches on GAAGo will be revisited, GAA director general says

Cost of watching matches on GAAGo will be revisited, GAA director general says

Feedback that charge of €12 per match is too high ‘noted’, Oireachtas media committee hears

Wed Jul 12 2023 - 17:29
As it happened: Ryan Tubridy and Noel Kelly issue blistering defence of pay arrangements at Oireachtas committees

As it happened: Ryan Tubridy and Noel Kelly issue blistering defence of pay arrangements at Oireachtas committees

Presenter and his agent disputed broadcaster’s account of payments during six hours of questioning at Oireachtas hearings

Tue Jul 11 2023 - 20:36
RTÉ pay crisis: Kevin Bakhurst signals need for ‘interim funding’ from State to meet broadcast costs

RTÉ pay crisis: Kevin Bakhurst signals need for ‘interim funding’ from State to meet broadcast costs

Board of RTÉ executive management is stood down as Ryan Tubridy and his agent prepare to face Oireachtas committees

Mon Jul 10 2023 - 21:46
Minister for Housing ‘not surprised’ as homeless numbers rise again

Minister for Housing ‘not surprised’ as homeless numbers rise again

State is turning a corner on housing delivery, says Darragh O’Brien, despite homeless figures reaching record high

Fri Jun 30 2023 - 14:15
Expect sunshine and showers over the weekend, says Met Éireann

Expect sunshine and showers over the weekend, says Met Éireann

‘Unseasonably’ windy weather is also forecast for across the country

Fri Jun 30 2023 - 14:06
Tolls ‘highly likely’ to increase again in 2024 after deferral expires

Tolls ‘highly likely’ to increase again in 2024 after deferral expires

Inflation above 3% would lead to more price rises, Transport Infrastructure Ireland told TDs

Wed Jun 28 2023 - 15:41
Shamrock or St Patrick’s cabbage? Have your say on design of new Irish passport

Shamrock or St Patrick’s cabbage? Have your say on design of new Irish passport

Public consultation seeks opinions on a new theme, with redesign focusing on country’s plants and animals

Wed Jun 28 2023 - 09:32
Ireland’s hasty decision to return to Test cricket proves ill-judged

Ireland’s hasty decision to return to Test cricket proves ill-judged

After a disastrous ODI World Cup qualifying campaign, it’s difficult to see what benefit returning to the longest format offered

Wed Jun 28 2023 - 05:00
Co Laois man (22) dies after drowning incident in Greece

Co Laois man (22) dies after drowning incident in Greece

Councillor says community will rally around family of third-level student Rory Deegan from Cullohill

Tue Jun 27 2023 - 17:39
Research ranks Ireland as safest tourist driving hotspot – but most expensive too

Research ranks Ireland as safest tourist driving hotspot – but most expensive too

Ireland has third lowest rate of road deaths in Europe per 100,000 people and sits ninth in the top 10 best countries globally for tourists to drive in

Tue Jun 27 2023 - 14:12
Ryan Tubridy controversy prompts Claire Byrne and Joe Duffy to disclose their RTÉ deals on air

Ryan Tubridy controversy prompts Claire Byrne and Joe Duffy to disclose their RTÉ deals on air

Miriam O’Callaghan joins fellow RTÉ presenters in publicly discussing remuneration from broadcaster

Mon Jun 26 2023 - 20:45
‘Life-altering side effects’: when medical and cosmetic treatments abroad go wrong

‘Life-altering side effects’: when medical and cosmetic treatments abroad go wrong

Irish Dental Association representative says he knows ‘a lot of very good Turkish dentists’ but they’re not part of ‘the commercial enterprises that are touting for patients in Ireland and preying on the fact that these patients are vulnerable’

Sat Jun 24 2023 - 05:00
Tubridy pay: Taoiseach ‘concerned’ about undisclosed payments as presenter apologises ‘unreservedly’

Tubridy pay: Taoiseach ‘concerned’ about undisclosed payments as presenter apologises ‘unreservedly’

RTÉ interim deputy director general Adrian Lynch says Tubridy will not return to radio show duties next week for ‘editorial reasons’

Fri Jun 23 2023 - 22:22
AI’s decisions should be explained to people affected, Oireachtas told

AI’s decisions should be explained to people affected, Oireachtas told

Call for more worker representation on Govtech, the board responsible for regulating the safe use of AI in the public sector

Wed Jun 21 2023 - 17:01
Over 90% of women say periods affect working life, with almost half uncomfortable discussing in workplace

Over 90% of women say periods affect working life, with almost half uncomfortable discussing in workplace

Survey by Financial Services Union also finds 22% saying periods ‘joked about’ in workplace

Wed Jun 21 2023 - 09:10
‘I was wrong’: Dave Fanning apologises for ‘bad’ comments about Christy Dignam

‘I was wrong’: Dave Fanning apologises for ‘bad’ comments about Christy Dignam

Dave Fanning admits remarks on RTÉ radio about recently deceased Aslan singer were ‘incredibly ill-timed’

Tue Jun 20 2023 - 16:56
Avoid cutting taxes in budget to prevent ‘surge’ in inflation, Tasc advises

Avoid cutting taxes in budget to prevent ‘surge’ in inflation, Tasc advises

Think tank recommends maintaining current tax levels to protect social services and allow for additional investment in areas such as pensions, health and climate change

Tue Jun 20 2023 - 07:59
Woman (70s) dies after car she was travelling in crashed into ditch in Co Clare

Woman (70s) dies after car she was travelling in crashed into ditch in Co Clare

Incident happened at 9.20pm Sunday night on R483 near Kilrush

Mon Jun 19 2023 - 08:53
Is Greystones at capacity? ‘There is a genuine concern that the town can’t cope’

Is Greystones at capacity? ‘There is a genuine concern that the town can’t cope’

It’s close to Dublin and the sea, but residents say it is struggling with rising population and oversubscribed amenities

Mon Jun 19 2023 - 05:50
Homecare dispute nears resolution after providers accept HSE tender offer

Homecare dispute nears resolution after providers accept HSE tender offer

Over 40,000 people receive care supplied under contract from members of Home and Community Care Ireland and The National Community Care Network

Fri Jun 16 2023 - 05:00
‘Significant gaps’ remain in protection of human trafficking victims in Ireland

‘Significant gaps’ remain in protection of human trafficking victims in Ireland

US State Department’s 2023 Trafficking report lists Ireland in ‘tier two’ of its classification system

Thu Jun 15 2023 - 20:48
Two men in critical condition following Co Kildare crash

Two men in critical condition following Co Kildare crash

Man in his mid 40s and one in his 70s brought to Mater hospital after collision

Sun Jun 11 2023 - 11:33
Was Pádraig Harrington right to say Ireland exports military technology to Saudi Arabia?

Was Pádraig Harrington right to say Ireland exports military technology to Saudi Arabia?

Other Irish businesses have links to a state with a much-maligned human rights record

Thu Jun 08 2023 - 18:00
‘Live your life with no regrets’: Cancer awareness campaigner Trina Cleary dies aged 38

‘Live your life with no regrets’: Cancer awareness campaigner Trina Cleary dies aged 38

Cleary used her experience of breast cancer to raise public awareness and highlight the need for early detection through social media

Wed Jun 07 2023 - 15:52
Greta Thunberg to be given honorary freedom of Dublin city

Greta Thunberg to be given honorary freedom of Dublin city

Lord Mayor Caroline Conroy will also honour environmentalist Duncan Stewart for his work on raising awareness about climate change

Wed Jun 07 2023 - 09:51
Aer Lingus among victims of global cyberattack that has compromised employee data

Aer Lingus among victims of global cyberattack that has compromised employee data

It is understood the attack has affected eight customers of support services company Zellis in the UK and Ireland

Tue Jun 06 2023 - 15:00
Leave no Trace launches nationwide campaign as local authorities deal with Bank Holiday beach litter

Leave no Trace launches nationwide campaign as local authorities deal with Bank Holiday beach litter

Public urged to pick up litter, stick to designated pathways and act responsibly with dogs

Tue Jun 06 2023 - 08:22
Nathan Johns: With bigger fish to fry, it’s hard to justify Ireland playing Test match at Lord’s

Nathan Johns: With bigger fish to fry, it’s hard to justify Ireland playing Test match at Lord’s

Cricket Ireland face a tough balancing act due to their financial position but sometimes you have to say no

Mon Jun 05 2023 - 06:00
Adair and McBrine lead Ireland lower-order revival before England complete 10-wicket victory

Adair and McBrine lead Ireland lower-order revival before England complete 10-wicket victory

Harry Tector also scores half-century as Ireland make England bat again to seal victory in one-off Test

Sat Jun 03 2023 - 16:53
Ireland survive to third day against England but are dominated at Lords

Ireland survive to third day against England but are dominated at Lords

Ireland struggle to deal with England’s batting prowess as English take total control of Test

Fri Jun 02 2023 - 18:59
England in commanding position as Ireland toil on day one at Lord’s

England in commanding position as Ireland toil on day one at Lord’s

Mismatch on first day of Test as Ireland could only muster 172 all out

Thu Jun 01 2023 - 19:04
Eoin Morgan: ‘The Irish pathway is now very different to mine’

Eoin Morgan: ‘The Irish pathway is now very different to mine’

With Morgan’s career over, Ireland are back playing Test cricket with a calibre of player that one day may be comparable to him

Wed May 31 2023 - 19:00
‘I thank her for allowing me to work with her’: How Katie McCabe grew into the leader Arsenal and Ireland need

‘I thank her for allowing me to work with her’: How Katie McCabe grew into the leader Arsenal and Ireland need

From being close to being ditched by her club, Katie McCabe has been entrusted with Arsenal’s armband and will soon lead Ireland into the World Cup

Sun May 28 2023 - 05:00
Occupants given extra two weeks to vacate housing association-owned Dublin city building

Occupants given extra two weeks to vacate housing association-owned Dublin city building

The 46 people have been living in McSweeney House on Berkeley Street near Phibsborough since May 12th

Sat May 27 2023 - 15:08
Council of Europe commissioner raises concerns over homelessness among asylum seekers in Ireland

Council of Europe commissioner raises concerns over homelessness among asylum seekers in Ireland

Dunja Mijatović says situation ‘may contribute to a nascent anti-refugee sentiment’

Fri May 26 2023 - 18:34
Dublin residents warned to let taps run after water issues fixed overnight

Dublin residents warned to let taps run after water issues fixed overnight

Uisce Éireann says pressure will take time to return to normal as pipe network refills

Fri May 26 2023 - 08:26
Climate change could place even further stress on overstretched land use

Climate change could place even further stress on overstretched land use

World energy expert tells EPA conference how land use has intensified globally since 1960

Thu May 25 2023 - 21:00
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