Dublin could run out of water in 70 days, Irish Water warnsA dry autumn means it could be 90 days before rainfall exceeds demand and levels riseTue Aug 07 2018 - 21:26
Stardust fire relatives ask why ‘nobody in authority wants answers’Group now pressing for fresh inquests into the deaths of 48 people in 1981 Artane blazeTue Aug 07 2018 - 15:11
People going by rail to Pope Francis events ‘must book in advance’Senior Helpline urges members of the public to look out for older people who cannot travelMon Aug 06 2018 - 20:12
New targets seek to double State employment of people with disabilitiesPlan by National Disability Authority for large State agencies sees workforce rise to 6%Sat Aug 04 2018 - 01:16
Bus Connects plan ‘missing orbital link between Luas lines’Calls for Red and Green Lines link between Red Cow in west Dublin and CarrickminesMon Jul 30 2018 - 22:00
Fine weather on way for bank holiday weekendUnsettled conditions likely during week but high of mid-20s expected for long weekendMon Jul 30 2018 - 16:13
Shannon flood relief scheme to pay dividend this winterSignificant progress made on water levels, obstacles and ‘pinch points’, says MinisterMon Jul 30 2018 - 01:00
Who controls the river Shannon and what are they planning?A number of initiatives and projects by a range of agencies are lined-up for 2018Mon Jul 30 2018 - 01:00
One fifth of Health and Safety inspections were on farms in 2017Authority’s report says ‘complete change of culture’ needed to reduce farm deathsThu Jul 26 2018 - 08:37
Carpenters, electricians and plumbers needed for CameroonMission seeks tradespeople to donate a week’s work and cover their own costsTue Jul 24 2018 - 20:12
Campers leaving duvets, cans, tents and rubbish in mountainsVisitors walking away from scenes ‘like a crash’Mon Jul 23 2018 - 05:00
Supermac’s founder eyes Ennis motorway projectDeveloper of Barack Obama Plaza to open first services on 101km Atlantic corridorMon Jul 23 2018 - 04:18
Three motorway service areas to open following legal rowThe new sites, which cost over €20m to build, have remained closed due to tender disputeMon Jul 23 2018 - 04:00
Viking Splash vessels may come from same stock as fatal US ‘duck boat’Tour company director says the Dublin vehicles are not exposed ‘to the same risks’Sat Jul 21 2018 - 21:07
Rainfall’s coming home: but sun will be back before longFarmers and boaters hit as water levels in lakes and rivers declineThu Jul 19 2018 - 13:01
Some major bus routes will be worse off under €2bn reform plan, TDs warnSome services look good but those planned for working-class areas will be worse, says Joan CollinsThu Jul 19 2018 - 01:00
Water restrictions: State’s emergency planners meet as ‘very little rain forecast’Northern Ireland Water lifts a national hosepipe ban that has been in place since JuneWed Jul 18 2018 - 19:39
MetroLink plan: ‘Mistake’ to squander rail spend on south Dublin lineGroup objecting to project tells Dáil committee route is already well served by LuasWed Jul 18 2018 - 14:09
Much needed rain could prompt flash floods, experts warnA slow return to normal soil moisture levels with no sudden downpours is best outcomeFri Jul 13 2018 - 14:41
AA develops Europe’s first mobile fast charger for electric carsTechnology breakthrough comes as politicians call for further grants and reduced taxThu Jul 12 2018 - 20:43
Local councillors may get pay increase and childcare assistanceReview under way into role and payments for elected members of local authoritiesThu Jul 12 2018 - 18:11
Ireland’s drought could be over: showers forecast for WednesdayMet Éireann issues warning as Air Corps helicopters help douse Armagh gorse fireTue Jul 10 2018 - 21:16
Concern water shortages could last ‘until end of the year’‘Scattered showers’ forecast but week-long deluge thought to be needed to restore reservesMon Jul 09 2018 - 20:22
Man to appear in court in Limerick over drugs findMan charged in connection with seizure of Cannabis herb valued at €200,000Mon Jul 09 2018 - 13:53
Wicklow ‘No Fry Zone’ to meet Harris over takeaway near schoolsLocal group frustrated as council breaches own development plan to grant planningSun Jul 08 2018 - 10:35
Juvenile offender goes on rampage at Beaumont hospitalTeenager leaves other patients cut from flying glass as he smashes up bathroomSat Jul 07 2018 - 16:10
Heatwave: Irish Water looking at options for new restrictionsWater sources are diminishing as Met Éireann says drought could last for 15 more daysSat Jul 07 2018 - 12:21
Giggs, Keane and Scholes to line out in Liam Miller tribute matchIrwin, Ferdinand, Duff and Butt among stars confirmed for tie at Turners Cross, CorkSat Jul 07 2018 - 12:01
Man (21) killed in overnight crash near Navan in Co MeathCar in which dead man was a passenger left the road at Gibbstown early on SaturdaySat Jul 07 2018 - 09:55
Road Traffic Bill: Two key elementsDrink-driving punished by ban and unaccompanied learners may have cars seizedFri Jul 06 2018 - 17:35
Road Traffic Bill reaction: Sighs of relief but no jubilationMinister for Transport Shane Ross congratulated safety campaigners for their perseveranceFri Jul 06 2018 - 14:43
Irish Water imposes national hosepipe ban as crisis continuesEngineers Ireland says periodic shortages ‘to worsen without Shannon water project’Wed Jul 04 2018 - 14:10
Where water restrictions are in place across the countryIrish Water continues to monitor the situation on a national basis, with a possible view to extending a hosepipe banTue Jul 03 2018 - 22:19
Man dies after falling into slurry pit in Co MonaghanGarda and HSA investigating as agricultural safety campaign seeks to reduce farm deathsTue Jul 03 2018 - 21:19
The ‘sunny southeast’ saw the most sunshine during JuneBut highest daily temperature was recorded in Co Clare, with 32 degreesTue Jul 03 2018 - 20:56
Fewer than ten complaints to Irish Water hosepipe report lineUtility says majority of calls are from people seeking advice on restrictionsTue Jul 03 2018 - 18:03
Going for the golden tan can result in skin ageing prematurely – HSEHealth professionals warn of sunburn and sunstroke as country sizzles in the heatMon Jul 02 2018 - 19:58
No end to the heatwave in sight, says Met ÉireannTemperatures in region of 25-27 degrees as national forecaster predicts droughtMon Jul 02 2018 - 18:42
Too early to say if hosepipe ban being observed, says Irish WaterBan expected to be extended to areas beyond Dublin in coming daysMon Jul 02 2018 - 15:45
Undecided Eighth voters identified on social media by overseas websitesFacebook pages were created to gather users’ personal details for use by more strident sitesFri Jun 15 2018 - 15:20
Loneliness Taskforce calls for funding of €3m to combat isolation‘Unnecessary loneliness’ is a problem for rural and urban people of all agesThu Jun 14 2018 - 12:51
Adopt bus proposals or Dublin will ‘grind to a halt’ – NTAChief executive says the choice facing the city is to halve journey times or face stagnationTue Jun 12 2018 - 17:15
Q&A: Dublin’s new bus lanes and how they will affect you€2bn scheme will halve some journey times but affect more than 1,000 homesTue Jun 12 2018 - 16:25
New bus routes a repeat of ‘Na Fianna-style mistake,’ says RockDublin homes to lose gardens and parking under ‘high speed’ bus route planTue Jun 12 2018 - 10:51
East coast water supply ‘on knife edge’ between supply and demandDublin business group warns of dangers of expansion without adequate water supplyTue Jun 12 2018 - 00:00
Sunbather critically hurt after scrambler bike lands on headGardaí say a 16-year-old boy is helping them with their enquiriesMon Jun 11 2018 - 14:04
3,000-year-old Bronze Age oak road to be preserved in Co WestmeathPeat extractors have committed to stop milling near the Mayne bog road, which is 6m in widthMon Jun 11 2018 - 10:35
Armed man hijacks car with baby inside at Phoenix ParkCouple subjected to a traumatic ordeal as thief initially drove off with their childMon Jun 11 2018 - 09:22
Authorities call for ‘cultural change’ on farm safetyPlan to reduce deaths includes ‘knowledge transfer’ visits for groups of farmersMon Jun 11 2018 - 06:00
Farmer Murphy shows how he keeps his farm safeHealth and safety inspection on Termonfeckin farm – from slurry tanks to roofsMon Jun 11 2018 - 01:00
