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New to the Parish: ‘I can’t work and I can’t go to a proper university’

New to the Parish: ‘I can’t work and I can’t go to a proper university’

A young Zimbabwean living in direct provision in Cork has had to turn down good opportunities because of his status

Fri Apr 22 2016 - 18:55
ESB says copper thieves ‘taking lives in their hands’

ESB says copper thieves ‘taking lives in their hands’

Electricity provider says 150km of copper wire worth €3 million stolen in four years

Wed Apr 20 2016 - 10:43
Belfast-born man convicted of 1957 murder released from US jail

Belfast-born man convicted of 1957 murder released from US jail

Jack McCullough leaves prison as new evidence emerges in case of abducted child (7)

Mon Apr 18 2016 - 12:15
New to the Parish: ‘We may never be able to have a good life in Ireland’

New to the Parish: ‘We may never be able to have a good life in Ireland’

A French woman who moved to Dublin to be with her Spanish boyfriend enjoys life in the city but says soaring rents could push them to leave

Wed Apr 13 2016 - 06:00
New to the Parish: ‘Irish people are less direct than Australians’

New to the Parish: ‘Irish people are less direct than Australians’

After ‘having her arm twisted’ – romantically speaking – by an Irish man she met in Australia, a Malaysian baker ended up working for Neven Maguire in Co Cavan

Wed Apr 06 2016 - 06:00
Scuffles near Glasnevin cemetery after protesters try to burn Union Jack

Scuffles near Glasnevin cemetery after protesters try to burn Union Jack

Memorial wall lists names of all who died in 1916 – Irish and British

Sun Apr 03 2016 - 10:42
April Fools’ Day: The best and worst pranks for 2016

April Fools’ Day: The best and worst pranks for 2016

Shrinking dogs, knighthoods, Brexit, Minions and Trump-free island retreats

Fri Apr 01 2016 - 12:14
New to the Parish: ‘Moore Street takes me back to my Moroccan childhood’

New to the Parish: ‘Moore Street takes me back to my Moroccan childhood’

Hassan Lemtouni met his Irish wife in the US before they moved to Dublin. He feels the history and the ‘energy of 1916’ in the inner-city streets

Wed Mar 30 2016 - 06:00
Heather Humphreys heckled during 1916 Moore Street centenary event

Heather Humphreys heckled during 1916 Moore Street centenary event

Ceremonies across State mark firing of first shots in Easter Rising

Mon Mar 28 2016 - 15:37
Eimear McBride, West Bank: ‘One of the most shocking experiences of my life’

Eimear McBride, West Bank: ‘One of the most shocking experiences of my life’

The Irish novelist visited Palestine as part of Breaking the Silence, a campaign by Israeli ex-soldiers against the occupation

Sat Mar 26 2016 - 05:45
Bosnian diarist reflects on Radovan Karadzic verdict

Bosnian diarist reflects on Radovan Karadzic verdict

Zlata Filipovic escaped Sarajevo siege after her diary became an international bestseller

Thu Mar 24 2016 - 19:42
Higgins calls for solidarity in face of ‘cowardly’ attacks

Higgins calls for solidarity in face of ‘cowardly’ attacks

Book of condolence in Dublin open to public from 12-3pm on Wednesday and Thursday

Wed Mar 23 2016 - 12:04
New to the Parish: ‘Irish people don’t speak up about how they feel’

New to the Parish: ‘Irish people don’t speak up about how they feel’

A Spaniard who discovered a love and talent for Gaelic football when she was living in the Hague has since found it easy to fit into life in Dublin

Wed Mar 23 2016 - 06:00
Hundreds of passengers face flight delays and cancellations

Hundreds of passengers face flight delays and cancellations

French air strikes lead to hundreds of flight cancellations across Europe

Mon Mar 21 2016 - 11:20
#StPatricksDay: ‘It’s like Mardi Gras on drugs’

#StPatricksDay: ‘It’s like Mardi Gras on drugs’

It’s all green hats and fuzzy beards as Dublin hosts thousands of international visitors

Thu Mar 17 2016 - 16:21
New to the Parish: ‘In direct provision, many times I wanted to give up’

New to the Parish: ‘In direct provision, many times I wanted to give up’

When Esther Camara arrived in Ireland from Guinea as a teenager eight years ago, a frustrating wait for refugee status began

Wed Mar 16 2016 - 06:00
Irish teenagers drink less than most Europeans of same age

Irish teenagers drink less than most Europeans of same age

In Ireland 14% of girls and 21% of boys experience sexual intercourse by the age of 15

Tue Mar 15 2016 - 15:31
St Patrick’s Day bus plan dropped as Luas talks begin again

St Patrick’s Day bus plan dropped as Luas talks begin again

Transdev and drivers’ union to enter talks while efforts to prevent Dart strike continue

Mon Mar 14 2016 - 20:22
Ministers should reflect on undocumented in Ireland while in US

Ministers should reflect on undocumented in Ireland while in US

There are an estimated 20,000-26,000 undocumented migrants living in Ireland

Mon Mar 14 2016 - 15:46
Tourism revenue up to €4.2bn  as visitor numbers soar

Tourism revenue up to €4.2bn as visitor numbers soar

2015 hailed as ‘exceptional’ year for tourism with 20.4% rise in number of holidaymakers

Mon Mar 14 2016 - 15:38
Iftas: My Name is Emily, Room and Sing Street sweep 2016 nominations

Iftas: My Name is Emily, Room and Sing Street sweep 2016 nominations

Liam Neeson to receive award in recognition of his ‘outstanding contribution to cinema’

Mon Mar 14 2016 - 11:24
New to the Parish: A difficult journey from Rwanda to direct provision

New to the Parish: A difficult journey from Rwanda to direct provision

A Rwandan teenager fled to Cork alone after his mother was killed. After an initial rejection he was granted asylum here and is hoping to find a home of his own

Wed Mar 09 2016 - 06:00
Waking the Feminists can act as ‘trailblazer’ for equality

Waking the Feminists can act as ‘trailblazer’ for equality

‘Indirect, implicit kind of equality is not enough. It needs to be explicit,’ event hears

Tue Mar 08 2016 - 18:56
International Women’s Day: Speakers urge  equality targets

International Women’s Day: Speakers urge equality targets

Women bring new perspectives and different thinking, Being Greater Than event told

Tue Mar 08 2016 - 17:24
Irish Women of the World: Samantha Power and more  political powerhouses

Irish Women of the World: Samantha Power and more political powerhouses

Diplomacy, clear focus and long-term view help forge agreement and ambition

Tue Mar 08 2016 - 05:45
Irish Women of the World: European ombudsman Emily O’Reilly and four more leaders

Irish Women of the World: European ombudsman Emily O’Reilly and four more leaders

Putting the world to (legal) rights is all part of the day job for these very talented women

Tue Mar 08 2016 - 00:00
Feis Ceoil competition kicks off marking its 120th year

Feis Ceoil competition kicks off marking its 120th year

More than 5,000 young classical musicians will compete in almost 200 competitions

Mon Mar 07 2016 - 16:37
Easter Monday Google Doodle: A green, sports-loving isle

Easter Monday Google Doodle: A green, sports-loving isle

Mia Buckley (12) of Summercove National School wins Doodle 4 Google competition

Mon Mar 07 2016 - 16:01
Operation Shamrock: how a German girl became an Irish woman

Operation Shamrock: how a German girl became an Irish woman

Elizabeth was one of 1,000 children brought to Ireland as part of resettlement initiative

Sun Mar 06 2016 - 12:17
Ibrahim Halawa trial scheduled to take place on Sunday

Ibrahim Halawa trial scheduled to take place on Sunday

Dubliner (20) faces charges of terrorism in Egypt after being detained in Cairo in 2013

Sat Mar 05 2016 - 01:00
Friday midnight  deadline looms for removal of #ge16 posters

Friday midnight deadline looms for removal of #ge16 posters

Cable ties must also go as Election 2016 posters in place after deadline face €150 fine each

Thu Mar 03 2016 - 18:40
New to the Parish: ‘The people of Dublin are more like rural people’

New to the Parish: ‘The people of Dublin are more like rural people’

A Russian academic embarked on an adventure that took her to England and then Dublin. She was surprised by the differences between the two countries

Wed Mar 02 2016 - 07:01
Election 2016: Fine Gael takes final two Wexford seats

Election 2016: Fine Gael takes final two Wexford seats

Martin calls for parties to agree to reforms before talks on forming a new government

Mon Feb 29 2016 - 18:10
Frank Kelly, actor best known as ‘Father Jack’, dies

Frank Kelly, actor best known as ‘Father Jack’, dies

Death falls on the 18th anniversary of Dermot Morgan’s death

Sun Feb 28 2016 - 16:16
Kurdish refugees found hiding in Wexford lorry seek asylum

Kurdish refugees found hiding in Wexford lorry seek asylum

Next Government must ‘end delay in offering shelter to people fleeing for their lives’

Sun Feb 28 2016 - 15:12
Activist Joanne O’Riordan to lead  St Patrick’s Day parade

Activist Joanne O’Riordan to lead St Patrick’s Day parade

Disability rights campaigner from Cork to be grand marshal for Dublin festival headliner

Thu Feb 25 2016 - 15:58
Election 2016: The  275,000 living here with no say

Election 2016: The 275,000 living here with no say

EU citizens are unable to vote in general elections leaving many feeling disenfranchised

Wed Feb 24 2016 - 20:02
Politicians failing to address migrants’ issues, says group

Politicians failing to address migrants’ issues, says group

Organisation seeks end to concentration of immigrant pupils in certain schools

Wed Feb 24 2016 - 19:03
Impact Journalism Day: A global search for uplifting news

Impact Journalism Day: A global search for uplifting news

Impact Journalism Day aims to highlight potential solutions to global problems

Wed Feb 24 2016 - 17:31
New to the Parish: One family’s flight from Syria to a Cork bedsit

New to the Parish: One family’s flight from Syria to a Cork bedsit

Syrian Palestinian refugee Qayss Ramli was reunited with his family in Cork in November. They are struggling to find a suitable home

Wed Feb 24 2016 - 06:00
Ann Phelan: ‘I’m fed up with the whole bloody lot of you’

Ann Phelan: ‘I’m fed up with the whole bloody lot of you’

Labour TD storms out of radio debate after being ‘completely ignored’ and interrupted

Tue Feb 23 2016 - 11:40
ECT is   most effective way to treat depression, research says

ECT is most effective way to treat depression, research says

Trinity College Dublin researchers manage to reduce side-effects of treatment

Mon Feb 22 2016 - 15:56
MSF report reveals extent of attacks on its Syria hospitals

MSF report reveals extent of attacks on its Syria hospitals

At least one Médecins Sans Frontières health centre was bombed every week in 2015

Thu Feb 18 2016 - 17:08
New to the Parish: ‘It took me a couple of years to accept the move to Ireland’

New to the Parish: ‘It took me a couple of years to accept the move to Ireland’

It was love at first sight for a Swiss former professional footballer when he met an Irish woman on holiday. It took longer for him to come around to a move to Dublin

Wed Feb 17 2016 - 06:00
Luas Strike: ‘I’ll have to invest in a good pair of walking boots’

Luas Strike: ‘I’ll have to invest in a good pair of walking boots’

Delays in Dublin: ‘There are elderly people trying to get on the bus and they just can’t get on’

Thu Feb 11 2016 - 10:20
On the job hunt: J1 hopefuls meet US employers in Dublin

On the job hunt: J1 hopefuls meet US employers in Dublin

Students seeking summer work in US must provide evidence job secured before travel

Wed Feb 10 2016 - 15:28
New to the Parish: ‘We were homesick. Being together made things easier’

New to the Parish: ‘We were homesick. Being together made things easier’

FRIENDSHIP WEEK: For three Ethiopian men doing development studies in Dublin, their friendship acts as a buffer against culture shock

Wed Feb 10 2016 - 06:00
UCD Students’ Union plans mandatory sexual consent classes

UCD Students’ Union plans mandatory sexual consent classes

UCD deputy president urges no tolerance ‘for abusive behaviour on social media’

Tue Feb 09 2016 - 16:50
Timeline of latest Dublin gangland shootings

Timeline of latest Dublin gangland shootings

Fitzgerald to meet Garda Commissioner amid concerns of escalating gun violence

Tue Feb 09 2016 - 11:11
International media reacts to Dublin  shootings

International media reacts to Dublin shootings

French newspaper Liberation reports that it’s ‘the return of the IRA to Dublin’

Tue Feb 09 2016 - 09:38
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