Sister of road victim appeals to motoristsThe sister of a mother of one who was killed in Tuesday's pile-up on the M7 has pleaded with motorists to slow down and called…Thu Mar 29 2007 - 01:00
Housing partnership claims 'grossly unfair'Allegations that the Affordable Housing Partnership amounted to the "new brown envelope" for developers have been described as…Thu Mar 29 2007 - 01:00
Up to 60 vehicles involved in Kildare collisionsMotorway pile-up: A truck which crashed into the back of a car transporter started the collision which caused yesterday's pile…Wed Mar 28 2007 - 01:00
Irish fans are warned of Georgetown dangersIrish supporters travelling to the next round of the ICC Cricket World Cup have been advised to take out travel insurance which…Sat Mar 24 2007 - 00:00
Hanafin 'did not know' of letterMinister for Education Mary Hanafin said yesterday she did not know in advance of a controversial letter sent to alleged victims…Sat Mar 24 2007 - 00:00
Blarney Army stumped by choice of venueIt's a far away place of which we know little, but for the next fortnight the former British colony of Guyana is expected to …Fri Mar 23 2007 - 00:00
NRA regrets port tunnel gridlock errorThe National Roads Authority has apologised and admitted its emergency procedures were not quick enough when the closure of one…Thu Mar 22 2007 - 00:00
Ryanair aircraft in emergency landingA Ryanair aircraft was forced to return to Dublin airport after its tail hit the ground on take-off.Wed Mar 21 2007 - 00:00
Icy roads mean chaos for Donegal driversIcy road conditions brought chaos to the roads of Donegal yesterday morning, leaving at least 100 cars stranded in the north …Wed Mar 21 2007 - 00:00
Thousands pray it will not rain on their paradeParades: Hundreds of thousands of people across the country will take to the streets today to celebrate St Patrick's Day.Sat Mar 17 2007 - 00:00
Praise for efforts of Irish abroadPresident's message: President Mary McAleese has praised the "countless committees" which she said have made St Patrick's Day…Sat Mar 17 2007 - 00:00
Tourism chiefs hail St Patrick as visitors top 50,000Images of public figures as diverse as Éamon de Valera and U2, who have been given the Freedom of the City of Dublin, were projected…Fri Mar 16 2007 - 00:00
Pope says celibacy obligatory for priestsPope Benedict XVI has reiterated his support for priestly celibacy, saying the example of Christ's virginity was a principal …Wed Mar 14 2007 - 00:00
Selection error sees SDLP run three, lose seatWest Tyrone: The SDLP has been left without a seat in the West Tyrone constituency following a selection blunder which saw the…Sat Mar 10 2007 - 00:00
MILITARY HISTORY: from Soweto to the ArmyCapt Sannah Sithole did not foresee when she answered an advertisement for civilian doctors to help out the UN mission in Liberia…Thu Mar 08 2007 - 00:00
AGSI backs proposals on handling of armed standoffsThe representative body for senior gardaí has called for recommendations that have arisen out of the John Carthy siege at Abbeylara…Thu Mar 08 2007 - 00:00
Large crowd mourns youth who drownedHundreds of mourners turned out last night for the removal of Shane Coughlan, who drowned last week in the Grand Canal.Wed Mar 07 2007 - 00:00
Global warming behind mild Irish winter, says Met ÉireannAn exceptionally mild winter is proof that global warming is already affecting the weather in Ireland, Met Éireann has said.Fri Mar 02 2007 - 00:00
Legal right to flexible working ruled outEmployers have to "face up to the fact" that demands for more flexible working arrangements are here to stay, the Minister for…Fri Mar 02 2007 - 00:00
Leading Irish concert promoter Jim Aiken dies in Belfast aged 74One of the country's foremost concert promoters Jim Aiken has died at his home in Belfast after a short illness. He was 74.Wed Feb 28 2007 - 00:00
Anti-drugs campaigner calls on Gay Byrne to quitOne of the country's best-known anti-drugs campaigners has called for the resignation of the chairman of the Road Safety Authority…Mon Feb 26 2007 - 00:00
Surge in private car sales sets January recordA record number of vehicles for a single month were licensed in January, according to figures produced by the Central Statistics…Sat Feb 24 2007 - 00:00
Match day: traffic restrictionsTraffic restrictions will be in place for today's big match at Croke Park.Sat Feb 24 2007 - 00:00
Volvo apologises for submitting wrong dataDublin Bus has said it will recommence its own inquiry into the Wellington Quay crash following the verdict last night.Wed Feb 21 2007 - 00:00
Judge praises recovering addict as 'role model'A recovering heroin addict who went public with her addiction was described by a judge yesterday as a "role model".Wed Feb 21 2007 - 00:00
Hard to keep on trucking as restrictions biteIt's 8am and the last of the lorries are leaving from the depot of the Gwynedd Shipping Group at Dublin Port following the earlier…Tue Feb 20 2007 - 00:00
Group says medics should consider fitness to practiseVictims' reaction: Victims of Dr Michael Neary have said the three obstetricians who exonerated him should consider whether …Sat Feb 17 2007 - 00:00
Waters' song to go to EurovisionA song co-written by The Irish Times columnist John Waters has been chosen to represent Ireland at this year's Eurovision Song…Sat Feb 17 2007 - 00:00
Woman accuses former partner of unfair dismissalA mother of four has claimed the father of her children dismissed her from work after she found out that he was having a relationship…Thu Feb 15 2007 - 00:00
Court adjourns Wyeth drug waste caseAn Irish pharmaceutical giant facing criminal charges relating to the export of waste to continental Europe has had its case …Wed Feb 14 2007 - 00:00
Ahern 'irritated' by preoccupation with EU reformThe European Union risks losing sight of the issues that are important to its citizens because of its preoccupation with institutional…Mon Feb 12 2007 - 00:00
Union calls for oil and gas royaltiesThe deal which exempts oil and gas companies from royalty payments is a disgrace and needs to be immediately renegotiated, one…Sat Feb 10 2007 - 00:00
Union calls for oil and gas royaltiesThe deal which exempts oil and gas companies from royalty payments is a disgrace and needs to be immediately renegotiated, one…Sat Feb 10 2007 - 00:00
Bacon painting sells at auction in London for record €21.2mA painting by Francis Bacon sold last night at auction for £14.02 million (€21Fri Feb 09 2007 - 00:00
Four in 10 road deaths this year have been pedestriansNearly four in 10 people who have been killed on the roads so far this year have been pedestrians, the latest Garda figures reveal…Wed Feb 07 2007 - 00:00
Feasibility study into south Dublin Luas line plannedA feasibility study is to be carried out into a possible new Luas line in south DublinWed Jan 31 2007 - 00:00
Boy (15) killed by car as he crossed N11 near BrayA teenager was killed when he tried to cross the busy N11 during rush-hour yesterday evening.Wed Jan 31 2007 - 00:00
Dublin parking may be based on lengthThe owners of SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and other big cars will charged for residential parking permits in Dublin on the …Fri Jan 26 2007 - 00:00
Judiciary pays its respects at funeralOne of the largest gatherings of the judiciary in recent years turned out for the funeral of High Court judge Mr Justice Diarmuid…Thu Jan 25 2007 - 00:00
Credit card firms 'harvesting youth' - HobbsConsumer advocate Eddie Hobbs has accused credit card companies of "harvesting" young people for every euro they can get.Wed Jan 24 2007 - 00:00
Funding to focus on improving residential careElderly: Almost €10 billion has been allocated to provide services for elderly people over the next six yearsWed Jan 24 2007 - 00:00
Medjugorje pilgrim laid to restThe discovery of the body of missing pilgrim Winnie Brady has brought "closure" to her family, a priest said yesterday.Wed Jan 24 2007 - 00:00
Airports,roads and ferries disrupted by stormsRecord wind speeds caused major travel disruption yesterday, particularly in Dublin, creating conditions which were described…Fri Jan 19 2007 - 00:00
Atlantic storm makes way for big chillThe bad weather yesterday was caused by an Atlantic storm which passed to the north of Ireland, bringing with it wind and rain…Fri Jan 19 2007 - 00:00
GAA club caught offside on pylonOne of Dublin's best-known GAA clubs has been ordered to take down a floodlighting pylon it put up without planning permission…Sat Jan 13 2007 - 00:00
Tipperary groups to oppose animal waste plant plansCampaigners against a proposed animal waste plant in Co Tipperary are to lodge a new objection against it by the end of the month…Wed Jan 10 2007 - 00:00
Study finds cocaine traces on every banknote testedAn academic study carried out at Dublin City University found that every banknote tested was contaminated by traces of cocaine…Wed Jan 10 2007 - 00:00
Senior Waterford councillor backs challenge by DeasyA senior Waterford county councillor has backed John Deasy in his challenge to Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny.Fri Jan 05 2007 - 00:00
Hundreds mourn couple killed in Kildare house fireA young Kildare couple who died in a house fire on New Year's Day were described yesterday as "two lovable people" who were devoted…Fri Jan 05 2007 - 00:00
Pit bull terriers should be banned - ISPCAThe Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has called for a ban on the breed of dog which killed a five…Wed Jan 03 2007 - 00:00
