Irish researchers discover potential link between smoking and male impotence
More than 1,000 are hospitalised for disease caused by smoking each year
‘French people are pretty relaxed. They don’t pander to scaremongering or hysteria’
Wild Geese: Paul Lynch works in air-traffic control and fundraising for Irish charities in Paris
Scientists find link between strokes and winter air pollution in Dublin
Research leads to call for national ban on solid fuel burning
Future health campaigns to target ‘social smokers’
Major study in England shows fewer smokers trying to quit and more using rolling tobacco
An Irishman’s Rugby World Cup: ‘So many Japanese people dressed in green’
‘I found myself singing Molly Malone with a Japanese Irish band on the main street of one of Japan’s biggest cities’
Oireachtas committee asked to demand that repairs take place on Fermoy weir
Delegation tells the committee that damage to the weir has severely limited ability of anglers, rowers and other groups to use the amenity
Trinity College Dublin stubs out outdoor smoking on campus
From National No Smoking Day onwards, TCD will become a tobacco-free campus
Man fatally shot while parking car for partner outside home
Inquest hears Paul Kavanagh (26) suffered wounds to eye and chest in Drumcondra in 2015
James Quinn: A Kinahan killer in profile
A thug whose criminal career has been a menace and a threat to public safety – Garda
Beer, baking and bees: Airbnb’s most popular food experiences in Ireland
Eating, drinking, baking, oyster farming and beekeeping are the food and drink experiences most often booked with Airbnb in Ireland
Government finalises new ambassador appointments
Mumbai, New Zealand and Jordan among new diplomatic missions to be established
Smoking causes 100 deaths a week in Ireland, HSE research finds
Numbers consuming tobacco down 20% since 2005 but more people now rolling own cigarettes
Temporary flood barriers do not guarantee insurance cover
Insurers say 78% of homes protected by demountable flood defences have cover
Giants, flags and mannequins gear up Galway for hurling final
Big screen for minor and senior matches in Eyre Square as ticket scramble continues
Direct flights between China and Ireland set to boost tourism
Number of Chinese visitors reached 50,000 in 2016, a year earlier than expected
Private bus operator says passenger numbers 33% above normal
Bus Éireann spokeswoman says 21-day strike ‘cost the business €7.6m’
Dan Mulhall to become Irish ambassador to the United States
Adrian O’Neill will become ambassador in London
Shop worker who stole €54,000 in fake Lotto wins jailed
Dublin father of two spent the money on take-aways, taxis and cannabis, court told
The Beijing Irish: ‘Every day you see something crazy’
The 500 Irish people who live in the Chinese city form a close-knit circle of expats. We start a series on Asia’s Irish communities by meeting some of them
Private bus operators pay lower wages than Bus Éireann
State company pays average of €48,819 while rivals pay between €30,000 and €39,000
Man faked Lotto wins in order to steal €54,000 from shop
Paul Kavanagh told to pay ex-employer back money he spent on taxis, fast food and cannabis
Inquest hears 300 statements taken in murder of Kinahan gang member
Paul Kavanagh was shot dead in Drumcondra last year
The six unsolved gun murders linked to the Kinahan cartel
From hard men to soft targets, drugs gang led from Spain has been willing to organise hits
Chinese human rights lawyer Pu Zhiqiang set for trial
Attorney who has represented dissidents faces eight years for ‘provoking trouble’
Ireland seeks to boost its position as a Chinese education destination
Number of Chinese students coming to Ireland was up 34% last year
Ireland poised for strong growth in Chinese student numbers
Minister for Education Jan O’Sullivan on mission to China
Irish students take part in Huawei programme in China
Telecom giant’s course will teach students about technology industry and Mandarin
Murder of Paul Kavanagh ‘terrible and evil’, funeral told
Ultimate Fighting Championship star Conor McGregor attends
Information sought on getaway car in Paul Kavanagh killing
Audi A1, reg number 142-D-4628, was found burnt out near Drumcondra murder scene
Gardaí believe Dublin gun murder linked to gangland crime
Paul Kavanagh suspected by underworld figures of involvment in murder last year
St Patrick’s Day and China’s NPC offer insights into Ireland’s relationship with Asia
End of annual parliament in China prompts reform calls
Pollution in China an opportunity for Irish firms, says Minister Alan Kelly
Ireland needs to ramp up presence in China to take advantage of environmental crisis, says Alan Kelly
End of Chinese ban on Irish beef a victory for diplomacy
Chinese veterinary inspectors soon to start approving processing plants in Ireland
Higgins begins state visit to China with tour of Forbidden City
Mission will include meetings with top political and business leaders
Not so hard cheese for Ireland as China approves dairy exports
Irish dairy products approved for China export but Britain falls short
Slaying, knitting, musical Vikings: Beware!
St Anne’s Park was invaded by Viking fans re-enacting the Battle of Clontarf
St Patrick’s Day festivities help Irish make a mark in Asia
Ministers on hand as national holiday is celebrated in China, South Korea, Singapore
Mullane bows out on a winning note in Shanghai
Former Waterford star enjoys a fitting swansong as he hits two goals in 2012 All Stars’ win
2012 vintage win All Star shoot-out in Shanghai
Hong Kong-based Mickey Barry plays starring role with hat-trick off bench
Minister pledges continued support for Naval Service to ensure Ireland maintains sovereignty over maritime jurisdiction
Kehoe pays tribute to the Naval Service as six cadets receive their commissions at ceremony in Haulbowline
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