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Almost 1,000 people in hospital with flu as those with symptoms urged to avoid parties

Almost 1,000 people in hospital with flu as those with symptoms urged to avoid parties

‘Peak flu’ expected in next fortnight as HSE reiterates advice on hand hygiene and cough etiquette

Mon Dec 30 2024 - 19:20
Domestic abuse reports grew by 9% in 2024, Garda figures find

Domestic abuse reports grew by 9% in 2024, Garda figures find

More than 61,000 contacts relating to domestic abuse were received by the Garda so far in 2024

Fri Dec 20 2024 - 12:59
Weather: No chance of a white Christmas, Met Éireann says

Weather: No chance of a white Christmas, Met Éireann says

Met Éireann says next week’s conditions set to be milder than usual for late December

Wed Dec 18 2024 - 19:22
Passengers struggle trying to arrange alternative ferry crossings back to Ireland following Holyhead closure

Passengers struggle trying to arrange alternative ferry crossings back to Ireland following Holyhead closure

About 100,000 people will need to make alternative arrangements over Christmas with Holyhead Port remaining closed following storm damage

Wed Dec 18 2024 - 18:10
Co Wicklow man detained in Dubai over ‘threatening’ text message returning to Ireland

Co Wicklow man detained in Dubai over ‘threatening’ text message returning to Ireland

Detained in Dubai campaign group said Stuart Quiney (39) was facing jail time under laws prohibiting offensive correspondence

Wed Dec 18 2024 - 15:20
Hauliers now facing major delays and backlogs at other Irish Sea ports in UK

Hauliers now facing major delays and backlogs at other Irish Sea ports in UK

Knock on effect as hauliers face queues at Pembroke, Fishguard, Liverpool and Cairnryan

Mon Dec 16 2024 - 16:14
Holyhead Port closure: Christmas parcels destined for Ireland stuck in Britain due to storm damage

Holyhead Port closure: Christmas parcels destined for Ireland stuck in Britain due to storm damage

Holyhead Port was badly damaged during Storm Darragh last weekend, leading to some hauliers using other routes

Fri Dec 13 2024 - 22:47
Solicitors to seek judicial review in case of woman struck and killed by Garda car in Donegal

Solicitors to seek judicial review in case of woman struck and killed by Garda car in Donegal

Rebecca Browne (21) from Derry died after night out in Buncrana last May

Thu Dec 12 2024 - 20:31
Palestinian footballer who visited Ireland and met President killed in Israeli air strike

Palestinian footballer who visited Ireland and met President killed in Israeli air strike

Higgins holds ‘warmest of memories’ of Palestinian footballers who visited Ireland

Wed Dec 11 2024 - 19:04
High levels of air pollutants that can cause respiratory, heart and brain issues found in Dublin hotspots

High levels of air pollutants that can cause respiratory, heart and brain issues found in Dublin hotspots

Areas of high nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter included Cork Street, O’Connell Street and the Quays

Wed Dec 11 2024 - 00:01
Energy emissions at lowest level in 30 years, SEAI says

Energy emissions at lowest level in 30 years, SEAI says

Emissions by commercial services sector including data centres up 6.9 per cent in 2023

Wed Dec 11 2024 - 00:01
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Council drops three Traveller accommodation sites, adds three others

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Council drops three Traveller accommodation sites, adds three others

Enniskerry Road, UCD, and Stillorgan Grove sites have ‘no likely prospect of development’, council officials said

Tue Dec 10 2024 - 07:54
‘It is like losing an old family member’: Storm Darragh fells scores of rare trees at Co Wicklow botanic gardens

‘It is like losing an old family member’: Storm Darragh fells scores of rare trees at Co Wicklow botanic gardens

More than 120 trees did not survive high winds experienced at Kilmacurragh arboretum, which is closed until further notice

Sun Dec 08 2024 - 19:01
Storm Darragh clean-up continues with some facing up to a week without power

Storm Darragh clean-up continues with some facing up to a week without power

Work continues to return transport, electricity and water services to normal after Ireland hit by strongest winds for four years

Sun Dec 08 2024 - 17:13
Bertie Ahern secretly met loyalist paramilitaries in south Dublin church during peace process

Bertie Ahern secretly met loyalist paramilitaries in south Dublin church during peace process

Details of encounter, set up with help of former archbishop, revealed in podcast hosted by former taoiseach’s son-in-law Nicky Byrne

Thu Dec 05 2024 - 15:30
Troubles Legacy Act: Tánaiste welcomes UK action to ‘substantively reform’ legislation

Troubles Legacy Act: Tánaiste welcomes UK action to ‘substantively reform’ legislation

Reform of Act ‘must command the confidence of victims and survivors,’ says Martin

Thu Dec 05 2024 - 09:50
Further road safety measures on way in 2025, says RSA chief

Further road safety measures on way in 2025, says RSA chief

More speed cameras and re-education courses for errant drivers flagged as fatalities close to last year’s record

Wed Dec 04 2024 - 17:05
Dogs mirror human stress levels, Queen’s University study finds

Dogs mirror human stress levels, Queen’s University study finds

Research reveals dogs may get stressed when owners are under pressure

Tue Dec 03 2024 - 16:12
Doctors hail first breakthrough in asthma and COPD treatment in 50 years

Doctors hail first breakthrough in asthma and COPD treatment in 50 years

Trial found that injection was more effective than steroid tablets and cuts need for further treatment by 30%

Thu Nov 28 2024 - 11:22
Local residents protest over change to cross-city Dublin Bus route

Local residents protest over change to cross-city Dublin Bus route

Locals say they are losing the cross-city Route 11 for an airport link that ends at Parnell Square

Wed Nov 27 2024 - 20:55
Met Éireann issues freezing fog warning for 17 counties as temperatures of minus three degrees forecast tonight

Met Éireann issues freezing fog warning for 17 counties as temperatures of minus three degrees forecast tonight

Temperatures set to drop to minus 3 degrees overnight, but warmer conditions expected on Thursday

Wed Nov 27 2024 - 16:07
‘Despite having a roof over my head I still don’t feel safe’

‘Despite having a roof over my head I still don’t feel safe’

Focus Ireland’s latest Insights report documents how 50 families experienced homelessness

Tue Nov 26 2024 - 16:28
Ireland weather: Storm Bert clean-up continues as more moderate wind and rain forecast

Ireland weather: Storm Bert clean-up continues as more moderate wind and rain forecast

Monday should see some sunshine and scattered showers, but a chance of hail and even thunderstorms

Mon Nov 25 2024 - 08:50
Storm Bert causes severe disruption as 11,000 customers still without power on Saturday evening

Storm Bert causes severe disruption as 11,000 customers still without power on Saturday evening

Met Eireann issues series of ongoing westher warnings as storm moves slowly over the country

Sat Nov 23 2024 - 19:01
Storm Bert live updates: 11,000 homes and businesses remain without power in counties worst affected

Storm Bert live updates: 11,000 homes and businesses remain without power in counties worst affected

Several yellow weather warnings in place across country as Storm Bert brings flooding and travel disruption

Sat Nov 23 2024 - 17:36
Two men arrested following cocaine haul in Limerick

Two men arrested following cocaine haul in Limerick

Cocaine with an estimated street value of €560,000 seized in two searches

Sat Nov 23 2024 - 16:28
Storm Bert: Met Éireann issues red and orange warnings with severe flooding possible

Storm Bert: Met Éireann issues red and orange warnings with severe flooding possible

Red warning for two counties while orange warning in place for six counties

Fri Nov 22 2024 - 21:18
Punctuality of trains at Connolly continues to decline

Punctuality of trains at Connolly continues to decline

Irish Rail received more than 1,000 written complaints after new timetable was introduced

Fri Nov 22 2024 - 16:34
Change of use from hotel to hostel for homeless requires planning permission, An Bord Pleanála rules

Change of use from hotel to hostel for homeless requires planning permission, An Bord Pleanála rules

Planning decision will have implications for other homeless facilities across the country

Fri Nov 22 2024 - 06:00
Irish Rail seeks approval to replace Dart fleet with 100 new carriages

Irish Rail seeks approval to replace Dart fleet with 100 new carriages

Maintaining and improving Dart stock would cost more than buying new carriages, company says

Thu Nov 21 2024 - 13:46
Meath land bank offers potential for development

Meath land bank offers potential for development

Land near Navan bordering the Boyne includes a four-bed red-brick house

Wed Nov 20 2024 - 05:00
Ireland weather: What to expect next week as snow forecast and Met Éireann says country is in for ‘quite a shock’

Ireland weather: What to expect next week as snow forecast and Met Éireann says country is in for ‘quite a shock’

Met Éireann says ‘people are going to get quite a shock as the temperatures plummet’ from Monday

Fri Nov 15 2024 - 14:47
New BusConnects routes pushed back until January due to risk of Christmas confusion

New BusConnects routes pushed back until January due to risk of Christmas confusion

National Transport Authority says changes would be an ‘unwelcome complication’ in run-up to festive period

Thu Nov 14 2024 - 15:44
The Irish Times scoops eight prizes at journalism awards

The Irish Times scoops eight prizes at journalism awards

Irish Times wins eight awards at annual Newsbrands event including in news, features and crime reporting categories

Wed Nov 13 2024 - 17:59
Manor West Retail Park set for expansion next year

Manor West Retail Park set for expansion next year

Leading national and international names already tenants at site in Tralee, Co Kerry

Wed Nov 13 2024 - 05:00
Parties clash on future of Help to Buy scheme which Sinn Féin plans to abolish

Parties clash on future of Help to Buy scheme which Sinn Féin plans to abolish

Labour and Sinn Féin claim scheme has inflationary effect, increasing price of housing for first time buyers

Tue Nov 12 2024 - 07:45
Councillors say Dublin revitalisation plan hinges on  formal commitment of €1bn funding

Councillors say Dublin revitalisation plan hinges on formal commitment of €1bn funding

Meeting hears calls for implementation of planned improvements to be led by Dublin City Council

Mon Nov 11 2024 - 23:43
Cork teen who went to friends’ aid in swimming tragedy receives State’s highest bravery award

Cork teen who went to friends’ aid in swimming tragedy receives State’s highest bravery award

David Akar from Togher in Cork city honoured with citation and gold medal

Fri Nov 08 2024 - 13:37
Pedestrian dies following collision in Kilkee, Co Clare

Pedestrian dies following collision in Kilkee, Co Clare

Garda appeals for witnesses, especially anyone with camera footage from the area

Fri Nov 08 2024 - 00:34
Cork office and retail opportunity offers gilt-edged investment for €6m

Cork office and retail opportunity offers gilt-edged investment for €6m

Property comprises the ground and third floors of the landmark, five-storey City Quarter development

Wed Nov 06 2024 - 06:00
New shops for Grafton Street: Mango, Kiko Milano  and Alo Yoga lead changing of the retail guard

New shops for Grafton Street: Mango, Kiko Milano and Alo Yoga lead changing of the retail guard

Despite the rise of online shopping and vacant outlets remaining an issue in the capital, the pipeline of international retail investment looks strong

Wed Nov 06 2024 - 05:00
Cork nursing home residents served cold soup, Hiqa inspectors told

Cork nursing home residents served cold soup, Hiqa inspectors told

Aperee Living Conna, near Fermoy, criticised after unannounced Hiqa inspection

Tue Nov 05 2024 - 16:38
Bertie Ahern pays tribute to late broadcaster David Davin-Power

Bertie Ahern pays tribute to late broadcaster David Davin-Power

Former taoiseach said Davin-Power was noted for his knowledge on Northern Ireland and sought out by international journalists

Fri Nov 01 2024 - 12:58
Father of Bernard Phelan, who was imprisoned in Iran, dies in Stillorgan nursing home

Father of Bernard Phelan, who was imprisoned in Iran, dies in Stillorgan nursing home

Vincent Phelan (98) lived to see the success of campaign to have his son released from jail in Iran

Thu Oct 31 2024 - 10:59
Homes and businesses advised to check flood risk

Homes and businesses advised to check flood risk

Households and companies should prepare personal safety plans, says Government

Wed Oct 30 2024 - 19:39
Coffee seller who lost ‘500 customers a week’ welcomes Bray-Greystones cliff walk taskforce

Coffee seller who lost ‘500 customers a week’ welcomes Bray-Greystones cliff walk taskforce

Coffee shop manager in Greystones says closure of coastal path had cost her outlet ‘500 customers a week’

Wed Oct 30 2024 - 06:30
Glen o’ the Downs land at centre of campaign was previously sold by Coillte

Glen o’ the Downs land at centre of campaign was previously sold by Coillte

NGOs and locals want Government to buy back land that State forestry company sold

Tue Oct 29 2024 - 06:00
Two die and one injured seriously during bank holiday road-safety campaign

Two die and one injured seriously during bank holiday road-safety campaign

Garda are ‘gravely concerned by the risks taken by some drivers’

Sun Oct 27 2024 - 12:17
Cillian Flaherty’s funeral told of ‘overwhelming impact’ teen had on his community

Cillian Flaherty’s funeral told of ‘overwhelming impact’ teen had on his community

Boy (15) had been due to appear as a contestant on the television series Ireland’s Fittest Family

Sat Oct 26 2024 - 14:53
Ireland weather: Met Éireann issues rain warning ahead of mixed bank holiday but good news for next week

Ireland weather: Met Éireann issues rain warning ahead of mixed bank holiday but good news for next week

Rain warning for Donegal on Sunday but ‘more settled’ weather can be expected next week

Sat Oct 26 2024 - 13:12
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