Motorcyclist (30s) dies in single-vehicle crash in Wicklow mountainsMan remains injured in Sligo hospital after separate collision on Thursday nightFri Jun 21 2024 - 10:14
Higher temperatures to return from mid weekTuesday to remain cool, but highs of 23 degrees and weekend of sunshine aheadTue Jun 18 2024 - 09:15
Seatbelt use by drivers and passengers on the decline, says latest RSA researchAccording to the research, 22 per cent of car users killed between 2019-2023 were not wearing a seatbeltMon Jun 17 2024 - 17:54
It is high summer. So why is it so cold?The reason for the chilly start to June is the polar front jet stream is currently to the south of Ireland, according to Met Éireann’s Joanna DonnellyMon Jun 17 2024 - 13:13
Gardaí seize €410,000 worth of drugs in Tallaght Haul includes cannabis, cocaine, heroin, alprazloman and zopiclone along with scales and packing machinesWed Jun 12 2024 - 23:41
Flight from Scotland to Spain diverts to Shannon and passenger arrested after incident on boardFlight landed Wednesday evening at Shannon after pilot requested permission to landWed Jun 12 2024 - 21:28
Worrying lack of progress in water quality, says EPAWater bodies will not improve until urban and agricultural nutrients are reduced, watchdog saysTue Jun 11 2024 - 23:55
Local Elections: Wicklow County Council resultsRetirements of several veteran councillors does not stop Fine Gael from holding on to nine seats in home county of TaoiseachMon Jun 10 2024 - 10:48
Local and European elections: Voter turnout reaching 50% as polling stations shutCounting will begin in the local elections on Saturday and the European elections on SundayFri Jun 07 2024 - 21:54
Should XL bullies and other dangerous dogs be banned?As fatal dog attack on Nicole Morey in Limerick sees call for ban, experts are urging a focus on training, policing and enforcementFri Jun 07 2024 - 13:15
Ireland weather: Met Éireann says last month was country’s warmest May on recordMonth just past was noted for being ‘dull, calm and occasionally thundery’ despite record temperaturesWed Jun 05 2024 - 19:52
Surge in energy retrofit grants sees €73m spent in first quarter, up 29% on last yearSustainable Energy Authority of Ireland says it hopes to spend €437m in grants for retrofit schemes this yearTue Jun 04 2024 - 18:07
Flying is becoming more volatile. Here is what pilots have to say on the issueAir turbulence duration set to increase, but pilots say air travel remains safe overallSat Jun 01 2024 - 06:00
Warning issued on potentially fatal issue with child’s toy truckRecall of ‘2-Play Construction Truck’ issued over concerns batteries could be accessible to children and swallowedThu May 30 2024 - 19:29
Peak time for serious injury or death for motorcyclists is during June and July - RSA research‘The dead could be anyone who gets behind the wheel this weekend’, says Minister Jack ChambersWed May 29 2024 - 15:22
Thornton Hall tented village plan: Three meals a day for asylum seekers, CCTV, bed numbers ‘under review’Briefing note from Department of Integration says tented village is an ‘emergency’ responseWed May 29 2024 - 10:26
Prison officer killed in M50 crash remembered as family man and ‘big kid’ who adored his childrenThe director general of the Irish Prison Service attended the funeral of Derek Martin along with over 1,000 mournersMon May 27 2024 - 17:54
‘You were just lifted off the seat’: Qatar Airways investigates as 12 hurt in turbulence on Doha to Ireland flight Incident comes week after man died when a Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulenceMon May 27 2024 - 13:34
Council acquires Glendruid House and lands in south Dublin Moves on two sites expected to add to the protection of 5,500-year-old Glendruid DolmenSun May 26 2024 - 20:24
Rain, heavy showers, mist, drizzle and more rain for week aheadMet Éireann says it will be wet until Wednesday, with brighter spells and occasional showers from ThursdaySun May 26 2024 - 11:35
Mother battling to repatriate children from Egypt receives support from TaoiseachSimon Harris says Government efforts are taking place to secure the return of two children from EgyptThu May 23 2024 - 18:55
Guillemots affected by oil spill being released back to seaEven a small amount of oil means a bird loses its ability to retain heat, which can lead to hypothermiaTue May 21 2024 - 19:40
TDs and Senators hear concerns over new fire safety regulations for complex buildings Latest measures do not extend requirement for sprinklers in underground car parks, Oireachtas Committee on Housing toldTue May 21 2024 - 19:22
UCD president criticises ‘messages of hatred and violence’ following pro-Palestine protest on campusSlogans chalked on campus walls include ‘long live the intifada’, ‘Zionism is terrorism’ and ‘death to Zionism’Tue May 21 2024 - 14:57
Funeral of businessman Tony O’Reilly to be held in Donnybrook on ThursdayFormer Heinz chairman and Ireland rugby international died aged 88 on Saturday after a short illnessMon May 20 2024 - 19:36
Status orange thunderstorm warnings in place for Mayo, Sligo, Donegal and LeitrimLesser warnings for Cavan, Donegal, Longford and ConnachtMon May 20 2024 - 16:06
Blue skies and warm temperatures in store for start of weekendHighs of 22 degrees expected before return of rainy weather next weekFri May 10 2024 - 10:47
How Irish hotel prices are impacting visitors: 'I am not 20 any more. I am not staying in a dorm'Visitors tell of shock at hotel prices, but value is still there - if you know where to lookFri May 10 2024 - 06:00
Closure orders: Rodent droppings and grime found in kitchens at Fitzpatrick’s Castle Hotel, Killiney Retailer Fresh, Musashi sushi and a number of outlets in Dublin’s Moore Street Mall also hit with FSAI ordersThu May 09 2024 - 15:20
Deposit return scheme: Re-Turn acknowledges issues and says 1% of machines have been replacedNumbers of returned containers are set to reach 100 million later this month despite customer complaints about reliability of machinesThu May 09 2024 - 13:53
Many people do not understand the link between eating and climate change, ESRI findsState think tank reports widespread misunderstanding of how food choices matter to climateThu May 09 2024 - 00:01
Large numbers of disqualified drivers still not surrendering licences, says road safety groupData compiled by civil society organisation Parc shows widespread disregard of requirement by motoristsWed May 08 2024 - 20:23
Numbers of ‘oiled seabirds’ rises as source of pollution remains a mystery Guillemots and razorbills worst affected by oil as State and NGOs scramble to save birdsFri May 03 2024 - 17:16
TCD fine of €214,000 on students’ union could block graduation of some studentsCollege backs right to protest within ‘rules of the university’ but is taking action over blockade of Book of KellsFri May 03 2024 - 17:07
Dublin Port project uncovers trove of heritage treasures - some unseen for hundreds of yearsNewly-digitised images are made publicly available as part of conservation strategy for portWed May 01 2024 - 00:15
Masked men held boy (14) in room during aggravated burglary in LouthThree masked men held 14-year-old boy before making their getaway in a grey Volvo S60 carTue Apr 30 2024 - 16:01
Sunshine and temperatures reaching 20 degrees by weekendBank holiday weekend weather could see Ireland enjoy some long sunny spells, Met Éireann saysMon Apr 29 2024 - 11:35
Colder than usual for late April, says Met ÉireannSome sunshine at the weekend but rain, scattered showers and ‘rather wet’ conditions on the waySat Apr 27 2024 - 15:01
A Friday in August is the most popular day for getting marriedThe marriages in 2023 fell by 8.7 per cent compared with 2022, but the overall number of marriages exceeded pre-pandemic 2019 figures by 4.2 per centFri Apr 26 2024 - 15:29
‘Catastrophic decline’ in numbers of wild salmon returning to Ireland Inland Fisheries Ireland to spend €110 million on removing barriers to fishThu Apr 25 2024 - 21:09
Number of deaths on State’s roads is worsening, says RSA chiefAn average of 15 deaths per month in 2023 has risen to 19 per month so far this year, says the RSAWed Apr 24 2024 - 19:03
Irish woman among photographers honoured at global awards in LondonSiobhán Doran wins first prize in architecture and design category of Sony World Photography AwardsFri Apr 19 2024 - 20:35
Former soldier found guilty of sexual assaults and assault in court martialCourt hears man twice put his hand on leg of woman colleague, which was ‘inherently indecent’Fri Apr 19 2024 - 16:59
Bray railway station to get €3.5 million travel hub investmentBus services are to be realigned alongside upgrades to cycling and pedestrian facilitiesFri Apr 19 2024 - 08:37
Eir’s new billing system results in fines for some customersUndisclosed number of eir customers hit with €18.45 charge after new billing system rejects their card detailsFri Apr 19 2024 - 06:00
Man accused of threatening to kill woman remanded in continuing custodyCounsel for the accused said an application will be made to the High Court for bailThu Apr 18 2024 - 14:30
HSE issues ‘urgent alert’ for measles after case in Dublin indoor-play centreCase is one of several that have emerged in recent weeks in Dublin and the northeastWed Apr 17 2024 - 12:19
Soldier accused of sexually abusing colleagues more likely under influence of alcohol than concussion, doctor tells courtLimited court martial hears defandant received a blow to the head immediately before alleged sexual assaultMon Apr 15 2024 - 20:11
‘Average speed’ traffic cameras to be set up on N2, N3 and N5 by autumnAverage speed cameras record vehicles at two distinct points a set distance apartMon Apr 15 2024 - 08:28
Sandymount sinkhole created by ‘water ingress’ to be repaired todayCllr Dermot Lacey says locals concerned about ‘heavy building’ in areaMon Apr 15 2024 - 08:05
