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NTA considering proposals to end direct rail services between Wexford and Dublin

NTA considering proposals to end direct rail services between Wexford and Dublin

Two separate studies into capacity of Rosslare route would have passengers change trains onto Dart service at Wicklow or Greystones

Tue Apr 02 2024 - 17:23
Deposit return scheme sees more than 21m bottles and cans given back

Deposit return scheme sees more than 21m bottles and cans given back

More than 2.2m drink containers collected during St Patrick’s weekend alone, organisers say

Sat Mar 30 2024 - 19:37
‘Crucial’ to acknowledge ‘contribution and tradition of unionists’, Ahern tells 1916 commemoration

‘Crucial’ to acknowledge ‘contribution and tradition of unionists’, Ahern tells 1916 commemoration

Former taoiseach says ‘it’s essential to foster generosity and inclusivity’ at relatives association event

Sat Mar 30 2024 - 19:30
Gardaí warn of ‘morning after’ drink and drug tests for drivers at Easter

Gardaí warn of ‘morning after’ drink and drug tests for drivers at Easter

Garda operation over the Easter weekend will also focus on ‘distracted driving’ and the use of mobile phones

Fri Mar 29 2024 - 19:08
Late harvest and lower crop yields in store as rain delays planting

Late harvest and lower crop yields in store as rain delays planting

National Fodder and Food Security Committee convened as wheat, barley and beans face issues

Fri Mar 29 2024 - 15:56
New contract for speed cameras to be worth up to €206m

New contract for speed cameras to be worth up to €206m

Expanded contract will bring State’s overall spend on privatised speed cameras to more than €400m

Fri Mar 29 2024 - 14:36
Drugs and cash discovered in search at Collins Barracks, Cork

Drugs and cash discovered in search at Collins Barracks, Cork

Gardaí arrest member of the Defence Forces and a vehicle is handed over

Fri Mar 29 2024 - 00:08
Number of people homeless in Dublin rises to over 10,000 for the first time

Number of people homeless in Dublin rises to over 10,000 for the first time

Department of Housing figures show a 17 per cent annual increase in the number of people without a home

Thu Mar 28 2024 - 14:12
Man who lived in Co Limerick 4,000 years ago at ‘high risk’ of developing cavities

Man who lived in Co Limerick 4,000 years ago at ‘high risk’ of developing cavities

Scientists extract genetic secrets from ancient teeth to illuminate changing bacteria and diet

Wed Mar 27 2024 - 19:39
Man charged with false imprisonment and threatening to kill remanded in custody

Man charged with false imprisonment and threatening to kill remanded in custody

Karl O’Reilly, also facing charges of assault and possession of a knife, appeared in court in Bray via video link

Thu Mar 21 2024 - 21:47
Amnesty International stage protests at US embassy and Belfast consulate

Amnesty International stage protests at US embassy and Belfast consulate

Third protest planned for St Patrick’s Day at the White House as Varadkar hands Biden a bowl of shamrock

Fri Mar 15 2024 - 14:41
Man refused bail for alleged false imprisonment and assault of woman

Man refused bail for alleged false imprisonment and assault of woman

Accused, in his 40s, will appear before Bray District Court on Thursday morning

Thu Mar 14 2024 - 18:43
Man arrested after woman allegedly falsely imprisoned in van found in Co Mayo

Man arrested after woman allegedly falsely imprisoned in van found in Co Mayo

Gardaí had appealed to public for help in tracking yellow Renault Traffic vehicle in Dublin city centre

Tue Mar 12 2024 - 21:09
Controversial Dún Laoghaire plan to restrict cars, create more pedestrian spaces is approved

Controversial Dún Laoghaire plan to restrict cars, create more pedestrian spaces is approved

Councillors sign off on €20 million ‘Living Streets’ scheme after marathon meeting ends after 2am

Tue Mar 12 2024 - 06:39
Dún Laoghaire councillors to decide on controversial Living Streets scheme

Dún Laoghaire councillors to decide on controversial Living Streets scheme

Plan to reduce traffic and increase facilities for cyclists has split business community, residents and councillors

Sun Mar 10 2024 - 17:08
Bakhurst speaks at NUJ rally urging ‘proper funding’ for RTÉ

Bakhurst speaks at NUJ rally urging ‘proper funding’ for RTÉ

Journalists and fellow trade unionists call for sustainable funding for national public service broadcaster

Wed Feb 28 2024 - 21:33
Plans to rejuvenate 26 towns across State using ‘multibillion euro’ schemes published

Plans to rejuvenate 26 towns across State using ‘multibillion euro’ schemes published

How much financial aid each town will get dependent on what they plan to do and which grants they apply for

Wed Feb 28 2024 - 19:16
Hoteliers advised to be more like airlines and charge for ‘add ons’

Hoteliers advised to be more like airlines and charge for ‘add ons’

‘Digitising the guest journey’ can lead to additional revenue streams for room upgrades and room services

Tue Feb 27 2024 - 18:08
More than 40% of parents have denied themselves food to ensure their children have enough, survey shows

More than 40% of parents have denied themselves food to ensure their children have enough, survey shows

Adults cutting back to ensure children have enough to eat, according to Barnardos research

Tue Feb 27 2024 - 17:33
ESB adds over 1 gigawatt of solar power to network in last two years

ESB adds over 1 gigawatt of solar power to network in last two years

Minister Eamon Ryan hails ‘rooftop revolution’ as solar can now power 400,000 Irish homes when sun shines

Sun Feb 25 2024 - 16:58
Temperatures to dip below zero as ‘unsettled’ weather expected this week

Temperatures to dip below zero as ‘unsettled’ weather expected this week

Marine warnings for gale force winds on all Irish coasts on Sunday. Small craft warning for Carlingford Lough to Malin Head

Sun Feb 25 2024 - 12:00
Co Wexford man who emigrated to Australia drowns in Bali

Co Wexford man who emigrated to Australia drowns in Bali

Val Brooks (25) emigrated to be with friends in Australia a month ago and was on holiday on Indonesian island

Fri Feb 23 2024 - 14:42
Baby girl died from ‘catastrophic’ event in the womb before birth, inquest hears

Baby girl died from ‘catastrophic’ event in the womb before birth, inquest hears

Verdict of death by natural causes recorded for Khadiga Mohamed Elhosseiny Elsherif, delivered by emergency caesarean

Wed Feb 21 2024 - 18:27
Revenue seize 14.6 million cigarettes worth €12m in Dublin

Revenue seize 14.6 million cigarettes worth €12m in Dublin

Seizure part of ongoing operations targeting shadow economy and supply of illegal tobacco products, Revenue says

Tue Feb 20 2024 - 14:27
Man (20s) arrested as part of Dublin drug-intimidation investigation

Man (20s) arrested as part of Dublin drug-intimidation investigation

Investigation is part of Operation Fógra into intimidation ‘a sinister motive for various forms of criminality’

Tue Feb 20 2024 - 11:49
Woman in her 20s dies in car crash near Tramore, Co Waterford

Woman in her 20s dies in car crash near Tramore, Co Waterford

Incident on Monday night brings number of road deaths in 2024 so far to 29

Tue Feb 20 2024 - 10:32
Marine warnings with some snow forecast later in week

Marine warnings with some snow forecast later in week

Weather Ireland: Rain and showers over coming days while later in week snow and sleet likely

Mon Feb 19 2024 - 10:07
Laya becomes latest health insurance provider to raise prices with 7% hike

Laya becomes latest health insurance provider to raise prices with 7% hike

Price increase to come into effect on April 1st and follows similar increase by VHI on March 1st

Fri Feb 16 2024 - 22:11
Palestinian ambassador thanks Ireland for ‘strong and continued support’

Palestinian ambassador thanks Ireland for ‘strong and continued support’

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns accuses Israel of ‘genocidal intent’, saying ‘there is no greater crime on Earth’

Fri Feb 16 2024 - 21:55
Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns calls for  details of all exit packages for RTÉ executives

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns calls for details of all exit packages for RTÉ executives

National conference will hear from the Palestinian ambassador, but Israeli ambassador has not been invited

Fri Feb 16 2024 - 21:00
Dún Laoghaire pedestrianisation plan could have ‘catastrophic’ impact on service delivery, says HSE

Dún Laoghaire pedestrianisation plan could have ‘catastrophic’ impact on service delivery, says HSE

Record number of participants in council’s public consultation on Living Streets plan, with 54% backing initiative

Thu Feb 15 2024 - 20:00
Christian Solidarity Party urges ‘No’ vote in amendment campaign

Christian Solidarity Party urges ‘No’ vote in amendment campaign

A significant part of the campaign is dedicated to addressing the proposed redefinition of the family unit in the Constitution

Thu Feb 15 2024 - 18:50
‘Time-over-distance’ speed cameras set to be extended nationally

‘Time-over-distance’ speed cameras set to be extended nationally

TII, RSA and the Garda working on national deployment of cameras, says TII chief

Wed Feb 14 2024 - 20:23
More electric vehicle charging stations on motorways as €21m grant scheme announced

More electric vehicle charging stations on motorways as €21m grant scheme announced

New CSO figures show rate of take up of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles continues to grow

Wed Feb 14 2024 - 17:08
Council approves plan to redevelop part of Shanganagh Park in south Dublin despite division among locals

Council approves plan to redevelop part of Shanganagh Park in south Dublin despite division among locals

Sprint track just one of several initiatives earmarked for development at Shanganagh Park

Mon Feb 12 2024 - 21:00
Uisce Éireann ‘taking advice’ on warnings to over 220,000 people about presence of toxic chemicals

Uisce Éireann ‘taking advice’ on warnings to over 220,000 people about presence of toxic chemicals

European Court of Justice decision notes affected supplies are ‘by definition, a potential danger to human health’

Mon Feb 12 2024 - 06:00
More than 160 people arrested for intoxicated driving over St Brigid’s weekend

More than 160 people arrested for intoxicated driving over St Brigid’s weekend

Gardaí set up 898 checkpoints and performed more than 4,780 roadside drug and alcohol tests over weekend

Fri Feb 09 2024 - 16:10
Attempts to resuscitate toddler after paddling pool incident heard at inquest

Attempts to resuscitate toddler after paddling pool incident heard at inquest

Coroner records open verdict on 22-month-old boy found unresponsive in less than 10cm of water

Thu Feb 08 2024 - 20:33
Not expanding Dublin airport would have ‘serious impact on economy’, Jack Chambers says

Not expanding Dublin airport would have ‘serious impact on economy’, Jack Chambers says

Junior Minister Jack Chambers adds support for airport authority’s expansion plans

Wed Feb 07 2024 - 15:21
Lisa Murphy was a ‘fascinating, classy and dignified lady’, funeral hears

Lisa Murphy was a ‘fascinating, classy and dignified lady’, funeral hears

Well-known names from the world of showbusiness and entertainment attend model's funeral in Dublin

Tue Feb 06 2024 - 15:16
Irish farmers encouraged to show solidarity with EU protests

Irish farmers encouraged to show solidarity with EU protests

‘Farmers watching protests across Europe are just as frustrated as farmers in other countries’ - Gorman

Wed Jan 31 2024 - 22:02
Drivers to be asked to take part in development of new in-car communications technology

Drivers to be asked to take part in development of new in-car communications technology

Safety alerts will track vehicles and display messages about collisions, congestion, stationary vehicles, road works, and hazardous weather

Wed Jan 31 2024 - 17:12
Met Éireann issues status yellow wind warnings for west and northwest

Met Éireann issues status yellow wind warnings for west and northwest

Atlantic coastal counties from Galway to Antrim are likely to be affected on Wednesday

Tue Jan 30 2024 - 13:11
Labour selects Aodhán Ó Riordáin as its candidate to run in European elections

Labour selects Aodhán Ó Riordáin as its candidate to run in European elections

TD defeats Senator Annie Hoey and Fingal councillor Rob O’Donoghue for the nomination from the party

Sat Jan 27 2024 - 18:23
Irish weather: Unseasonably mild temperatures for January

Irish weather: Unseasonably mild temperatures for January

Temperatures expected to rise to 15 degrees on Sunday, but it will be damp

Sat Jan 27 2024 - 13:55
Nearly 240,000 people across Ireland drinking water with elevated toxin levels, latest figures show

Nearly 240,000 people across Ireland drinking water with elevated toxin levels, latest figures show

Nearly 240,000 people across Ireland drinking water with elevated toxin levels, latest figures show

Fri Jan 26 2024 - 13:43
‘About time fairer fares were introduced’: Guarded welcome for Greater Dublin transport changes

‘About time fairer fares were introduced’: Guarded welcome for Greater Dublin transport changes

Reduced fares are welcomed, but infrastructure needs to improve, say rail users

Wed Jan 24 2024 - 17:33
Two arrested as part of investigation into man’s death in Dublin flat used for drug taking

Two arrested as part of investigation into man’s death in Dublin flat used for drug taking

Body of Tony Dempsey (28) lay unreported in Kevin Barry House for a week after tenant lost control of home

Wed Jan 24 2024 - 13:29
Widespread support for deposit and return scheme - survey

Widespread support for deposit and return scheme - survey

Scheme, which goes live in February, will refund deposits on some drinks cans and plastic bottles

Wed Jan 24 2024 - 12:29
Five units of Dublin Fire Brigade attending blaze in Airways Industrial estate in Santry

Five units of Dublin Fire Brigade attending blaze in Airways Industrial estate in Santry

Locals advised to close windows as smoke drifts across M50 and M1

Tue Jan 23 2024 - 08:59
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