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Asylum seekers on right to work: ‘Now I can be the person I want to be’

Asylum seekers on right to work: ‘Now I can be the person I want to be’

Ibrahim Sorie Kabba has recieved a work permit but other difficulties remain

Wed Aug 08 2018 - 19:24
Nan Joyce, trailblazer for Traveller rights, dies aged 78

Nan Joyce, trailblazer for Traveller rights, dies aged 78

Tributes paid to woman who was first from her community to stand in a general election

Wed Aug 08 2018 - 17:43
Everything you need to know about this year’s Dublin Horse Show

Everything you need to know about this year’s Dublin Horse Show

Annual equestrian event runs for five days

Wed Aug 08 2018 - 12:07
‘I’m as proud to be Irish as I am Kurdish’

‘I’m as proud to be Irish as I am Kurdish’

New to the Parish: Tayan Gaedi arrived from Iraqi Kurdistan in 2005

Wed Aug 08 2018 - 06:00
Pay by distance motor tax reflects Taoiseach’s ‘anti-rural policy’, says TD

Pay by distance motor tax reflects Taoiseach’s ‘anti-rural policy’, says TD

Michael Fitzmaurice says distance charging idea shows Government is out of touch

Wed Aug 08 2018 - 01:16
Rural motorists will be ‘punished’ under proposed distance car tax

Rural motorists will be ‘punished’ under proposed distance car tax

AA Ireland says proposal to tax the distance travelled would see rural motorists pay more

Tue Aug 07 2018 - 16:38
Six rescued from boat caught up on fishing marker off Dalkey in south Dublin

Six rescued from boat caught up on fishing marker off Dalkey in south Dublin

Busy weekend for rescue services as woman also airlifted to hospital after fall in Dalkey quarry

Tue Aug 07 2018 - 14:43
Irish newlyweds describe being caught up in Indonesia earthquake

Irish newlyweds describe being caught up in Indonesia earthquake

‘We knew from how the locals were reacting that this was a scary situation’

Tue Aug 07 2018 - 12:34
Motorcyclists urged to ‘ride with restraint’ over bank holiday

Motorcyclists urged to ‘ride with restraint’ over bank holiday

Younger bike users advised to slow down over weekend to avoid spike in accidents

Sat Aug 04 2018 - 12:49
An Post says 12 post offices to shut down in coming days

An Post says 12 post offices to shut down in coming days

Irish Postmasters Union criticises release of list and says people should be respected if they want to retire

Sat Aug 04 2018 - 01:38
Average postmaster retirement package worth €50,000 – An Post

Average postmaster retirement package worth €50,000 – An Post

‘Exact list’ of closing branches to be released by end of August following leak

Fri Aug 03 2018 - 14:20
TDs and Senators call on Argentina to legalise abortion

TDs and Senators call on Argentina to legalise abortion

Argentine senate to vote on August 8th on abortion decriminalisation

Fri Aug 03 2018 - 10:19
Asylum seeker in Waterford seeks €3,000 in public backing for university studies

Asylum seeker in Waterford seeks €3,000 in public backing for university studies

Manzi Joseph from Rwanda has set up GoFundMe page to raise money for college fees

Fri Aug 03 2018 - 09:12
Man (70) dies after car collides with truck in Co Galway

Man (70) dies after car collides with truck in Co Galway

Motorist pronounced dead at scene of crash near Carnmore on Thursday afternoon

Fri Aug 03 2018 - 09:04
Childcare groups criticise Shane Ross’ ‘granny grant’ plan

Childcare groups criticise Shane Ross’ ‘granny grant’ plan

‘We need evidence-based investment and a cash payment to grandparents is not that’

Thu Aug 02 2018 - 17:13
This man sent a message-in-a-bottle in 1963 - the mystery has finally been solved

This man sent a message-in-a-bottle in 1963 - the mystery has finally been solved

Bottle found on Alaskan shore is traced to a cousin of Oscar-winning actor Brenda Fricker

Thu Aug 02 2018 - 16:14
The 50-year mystery of the Irish message-in-a-bottle found on an Alaskan shore

The 50-year mystery of the Irish message-in-a-bottle found on an Alaskan shore

Search for family of Inchicore man who wrote 1963 message in a bottle

Thu Aug 02 2018 - 12:45
‘At least everyone has the basics in Ireland. That’s why I’m living here’

‘At least everyone has the basics in Ireland. That’s why I’m living here’

New to the Parish: Senthil Kumar Ramasamy arrived in Waterford from India in 2000

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 06:03
Children of parents with depression more likely to end up in medical care, study finds

Children of parents with depression more likely to end up in medical care, study finds

UK researchers say parents with depression more anxious about their children’s healthcare

Mon Jul 30 2018 - 21:37
About €500,000 to be awarded to projects promoting integration

About €500,000 to be awarded to projects promoting integration

Grassroots developments can have stronger impact that criminal legislation, says Minister

Mon Jul 30 2018 - 00:07
‘Bloody Foreigners’ campaign calls on Irish-Poles to donate blood

‘Bloody Foreigners’ campaign calls on Irish-Poles to donate blood

Irish Blood Transfusion Service warns of drop in donations during summer months

Mon Jul 30 2018 - 00:00
Bray Air Display and Foynes Air Show dazzle crowds despite rain

Bray Air Display and Foynes Air Show dazzle crowds despite rain

More than 40 modern and vintage aircraft perform as part of Bray celebration

Sun Jul 29 2018 - 21:42
Red Arrows fly over Dublin ahead of Bray Air Display

Red Arrows fly over Dublin ahead of Bray Air Display

Eleven aircraft offer sneak preview on way to Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel

Sun Jul 29 2018 - 19:49
Crowds gather for Dublin’s first trans pride protest

Crowds gather for Dublin’s first trans pride protest

Participants call for improved healthcare and criticise Dublin Pride as ‘marketing tool’

Sat Jul 28 2018 - 18:28
Irish RAF pilot Major Edward ‘Mick’ Mannock remembered in Glasnevin

Irish RAF pilot Major Edward ‘Mick’ Mannock remembered in Glasnevin

Home-ruler and trade unionist was most decorated British fighter pilot in first World War

Fri Jul 27 2018 - 20:13
‘People in direct provision are liars and thieves – that belief is part of Irish society’

‘People in direct provision are liars and thieves – that belief is part of Irish society’

New to the Parish: Rosemary Kunene arrived from Swaziland in 2014

Wed Jul 25 2018 - 06:00
Crumlin locals asked to provide parking to families of sick children

Crumlin locals asked to provide parking to families of sick children

App encourages homeowners and local businesses to help families attending hospital

Tue Jul 24 2018 - 21:31
Use of transvaginal mesh devices put on pause, says Minister for Health

Use of transvaginal mesh devices put on pause, says Minister for Health

Mesh devices used to treat urinary incontinence temporarily banned in the UK earlier this month

Tue Jul 24 2018 - 20:55
A 65-year-old describes an eight-month struggle to find a Dublin home

A 65-year-old describes an eight-month struggle to find a Dublin home

‘I was told to come back in two to three days with a small suitcase’

Tue Jul 24 2018 - 20:38
Man injured and woman arrested following Longford crash

Man injured and woman arrested following Longford crash

Lamagh collision was one of a series of road traffic incidents on Irish roads on Monday

Mon Jul 23 2018 - 22:13
Night-time water restrictions to continue for second week

Night-time water restrictions to continue for second week

Irish Water says it will know by Thursday whether restrictions need to continue into August

Mon Jul 23 2018 - 18:01
‘I wanted to start a new life. I was sick of the situation in El Salvador’

‘I wanted to start a new life. I was sick of the situation in El Salvador’

New to the Parish: José Muñoz arrived in Ireland in 2016

Wed Jul 18 2018 - 06:00
Mandela exhibit celebrates ‘champion of dignity and equality’

Mandela exhibit celebrates ‘champion of dignity and equality’

Kilmainham Gaol exhibition marking centenary of statesman’s birth runs till January

Thu Jul 12 2018 - 21:54
‘Significant increase’ in aid spending needed to meet goals, says Coveney

‘Significant increase’ in aid spending needed to meet goals, says Coveney

Public consultation on Ireland’s new development policy calls for public submissions

Thu Jul 12 2018 - 21:53
Bill banning Israeli settlement goods passes in Seanad

Bill banning Israeli settlement goods passes in Seanad

Israeli embassy says Bill is ‘populist, dangerous and extremist anti-Israel boycott initiative’

Wed Jul 11 2018 - 18:31
‘Irish people would ask: ‘You’re Arab? Why don’t you have a veil?’’

‘Irish people would ask: ‘You’re Arab? Why don’t you have a veil?’’

New to the Parish: Houda Zghidi arrived from Tunisia in 2014

Wed Jul 11 2018 - 06:00
‘Unconscious bias’ preventing women pursuing careers as surgeons

‘Unconscious bias’ preventing women pursuing careers as surgeons

Less than 7% of consultant surgeons are women despite more than half graduates being female

Tue Jul 10 2018 - 21:41
Emma Mhic Mhathúna took out loan while awaiting compensation

Emma Mhic Mhathúna took out loan while awaiting compensation

Woman affected by CervicalCheck controversy settled legal case for €7.5 million

Mon Jul 09 2018 - 19:32
What’s planned for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Dublin visit?

What’s planned for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Dublin visit?

Royal newlyweds to visit Croke Park, Trinity College and Famine Memorial

Mon Jul 09 2018 - 13:03
Tributes paid to ‘storyteller and singer’ who died in Tipperary road incident

Tributes paid to ‘storyteller and singer’ who died in Tipperary road incident

Joe Lawlor died on Sunday after the car he was driving hit a tree in the village of Portroe

Mon Jul 09 2018 - 09:32
Heatwave nostalgia: Ireland’s sizzling summer of 1976

Heatwave nostalgia: Ireland’s sizzling summer of 1976

Shutters, fans and tepid baths: How country coped with record heat 42 years ago

Fri Jul 06 2018 - 19:03
‘He called me the ‘N’ word, I felt absolutely terrible’

‘He called me the ‘N’ word, I felt absolutely terrible’

Drogheda teenager Joella Dhlamini describes daily reality of racism in Ireland

Fri Jul 06 2018 - 01:48
Man (34) shot a number of times at Louth halting site

Man (34) shot a number of times at Louth halting site

Gardaí appeal for witnesses who were near Cement Road in early hours of Thursday

Thu Jul 05 2018 - 15:16
Emma Mhic Mhathúna reveals cancer has spread to her brain

Emma Mhic Mhathúna reveals cancer has spread to her brain

‘I don’t like the uncertainty . . . how quick it’s going . . . I just want my children taken care of’

Thu Jul 05 2018 - 14:04
Man stabbed on Clanbrassil Street in Dublin city centre

Man stabbed on Clanbrassil Street in Dublin city centre

Victim (30) was attacked near Leonard’s corner late on Wednesday evening

Thu Jul 05 2018 - 10:26
Muslim female doctor humiliated in racial attack on Dublin Bus

Muslim female doctor humiliated in racial attack on Dublin Bus

‘Why should I face this professional and social discrimination time and time again?’

Wed Jul 04 2018 - 17:29
Parents urged to take ‘extreme care’ to protect children from sun

Parents urged to take ‘extreme care’ to protect children from sun

Infants and children should be kept out of the sun between 11am and 3pm

Wed Jul 04 2018 - 16:17
Dublin City Council ‘using canal water’ to wash the streets

Dublin City Council ‘using canal water’ to wash the streets

Council defends use of hosepipes to wash streets of capital after tweet criticises water use

Wed Jul 04 2018 - 11:54
Tenant-purchase scheme ‘must end to meet social housing demands’

Tenant-purchase scheme ‘must end to meet social housing demands’

Report says scheme has significantly reduced number of council houses available for rent

Wed Jul 04 2018 - 09:35
‘In Ireland, I was scared to say hi to people on the street’

‘In Ireland, I was scared to say hi to people on the street’

New to the Parish: Imani Tutu arrived from Tanzania in 2014

Wed Jul 04 2018 - 06:00
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