EU opens doors of virtual libraryTHE EUROPEAN Union unveiled its virtual library yesterday, giving internet users access to more than two million books, maps, …Fri Nov 21 2008 - 00:00
Alcohol abuse unlikely to be tackled, group toldTHERE IS little reason to be optimistic that alcohol abuse will be tackled "at any stage in the near future" because of the power…Fri Nov 21 2008 - 00:00
Workplace bullying victims often blamed, research saysVICTIMS OF workplace bullying are often blamed by colleagues for bringing it upon themselves, new research has found.Fri Nov 21 2008 - 00:00
Decrease in number of visitors to IrelandTHE NUMBER of overseas visitors to Ireland fell by more than 10 per cent in September when compared to the previous year, the…Thu Nov 20 2008 - 00:00
HEA to encourage more mobility in educationMEASURES TO encourage more students to do part of their study abroad are to be considered by the Higher Education Authority, …Thu Nov 20 2008 - 00:00
A way of coping when love is cut shortUnless it has happened to you, it is easy to forget that death can suddenly intrude on a young relationship, leaving the grieving…Wed Nov 19 2008 - 00:00
Waterford's blaa roll bakers honoured in awardsTHE BLAA may be relatively unknown outside Waterford, but four bakers producing the yeast roll received national recognition …Tue Nov 18 2008 - 00:00
RTE again holds most popular radio showsRTÉ RADIO is once again producing the 10 most listened-to radio programmes in the State, according to latest radio listenership…Fri Nov 14 2008 - 00:00
Food for thought as hamburger joint tops 'Dubliner' reader pollIS IT a sign of the times? A hamburger joint has replaced a Michelin-star restaurant as Dublin's most popular eaterie, according…Thu Nov 13 2008 - 00:00
Excellence awards for three Irish hotelsTHREE IRISH hotels - two of them in Mayo - have been singled out for praise in the 2009 Condé Nast Johansens hotel awards.Thu Nov 13 2008 - 00:00
Dunphy radio show nudges D'Arcy from top 10RTÉ radio is producing the 10 most listened-to programmes in the State according to the latest radio listenership figures.Thu Nov 13 2008 - 00:00
Serious crime suspects abusing right to silence - O'DeaSUSPECTS BEING questioned about serious crime are "of course" abusing their right to silence, Minister for Defence Willie O'Dea…Tue Nov 11 2008 - 00:00
New centre launched for detecting cardiac riskA NEW CENTRE for identifying cardiac risk in young people will see at least 1,600 patients every year, with the figure rising…Tue Nov 11 2008 - 00:00
Barracks at the front line of first World War curiosityA hands-on experience at Collins Barracks helped bring to life the stories of the 200,000 Irish involved in the first World War…Mon Nov 10 2008 - 00:00
Demand for charity's services is 'soaring'MORE THAN 800 people attended a crisis meeting of Dublin members of the Society of St Vincent de Paul at the weekend to discuss…Mon Nov 10 2008 - 00:00
Archbishop calls for new poverty plan for recessionARCHBISHOP OF Dublin Diarmuid Martin has called for a new poverty strategy to ensure that the poor are not the long-term victims…Mon Nov 10 2008 - 00:00
Country now paying for 'one hell of a borrowing binge'WE HAVE been on "one hell of a borrowing and spending binge" in recent years and now we have to face up to a radical change in…Thu Nov 06 2008 - 00:00
Cohabitation laws not anti-family, conference hearsPROPOSALS TO give greater protection to same-sex and cohabiting couples were not anti-family and would not undermine the institution…Thu Nov 06 2008 - 00:00
Undermining of marriage 'repeats mistakes of UK'Family matters: Céifin conference in ClareWed Nov 05 2008 - 00:00
Planned civil partnership law may face challenge - cardinalTHE GOVERNMENT could face a legal challenge over planned legislation to recognise cohabiting and same-sex couples, Cardinal Seán…Wed Nov 05 2008 - 00:00
Eight hours' sleep eludes almost 90%, study findsIF YOU think that you don't get enough sleep, then you are probably right.Tue Nov 04 2008 - 00:00
Government jet returns after overhaul in USTHE GOVERNMENT jet returned to Dublin yesterday after undergoing a major refurbishment in the US.Tue Nov 04 2008 - 00:00
32 Garda station break-ins since 2003GARDA STATIONS around the State have been burgled 32 times in five and a half years, according to figures from the Central Statistics…Mon Nov 03 2008 - 00:00
Senior Helpline will be one of our best exports to US, says McAleeseTHE SENIOR Helpline will be one of Ireland’s best exports to the US, President Mary McAleese said yesterday as it was announced…Fri Oct 31 2008 - 00:00
Older men living alone rely on daughters, niecesDAUGHTERS AND nieces provide the closest family relationships for old men living alone, the Senior Helpline conference heard.Fri Oct 31 2008 - 00:00
Hunt museum group meets PresidentTHE WORK of Limerick's Hunt Museum was celebrated by President Mary McAleese when she met the Friends of the Hunt Museum at Áras…Thu Oct 30 2008 - 00:00
Ukrainian Andriy Naumov wins Dublin marathonAndriy Naumov of the Ukraine has won the Dublin marathon in a time of 2:11:06 as a record field of some 11,700 people took to…Mon Oct 27 2008 - 00:00
Naumov and Zousko strike goldAndriy Naumov of the Ukraine has won the Dublin Marathon in a time of 2:11:06 as a record field of some 11,700 people took to…Mon Oct 27 2008 - 00:00
Greens back taxi-sharing scheme in DublinA PROPOSAL for a scheme that would allow passengers to share taxis during peak traffic in Dublin has received the backing of …Mon Oct 27 2008 - 00:00
Increase in women seeking homeless supportTHE NUMBER of women facing problems of homelessness in Dublin has increased significantly in the past year, according to new …Mon Oct 27 2008 - 00:00
Spotting signs of suicidal behaviour 'key with youth'THE NO Name Club, which runs alcohol-free youth events, has expressed concern at the very high rate of youth suicide and has …Mon Oct 27 2008 - 00:00
'No regrets' on use of church for medical card meeting, says priestTHE PRIEST who allowed a church to be used for a protest meeting about medical card cuts this week said he had “absolutely no…Fri Oct 24 2008 - 01:00
Minister booed off the altar by over 1,000 angry pensionersPROTESTER' MEETING : MINISTER OF State John Moloney had the singular experience of being booed off the altar by more than 1,…Wed Oct 22 2008 - 01:00
Meeting over resumption of Belfield bus serviceDUBLIN BUS will meet members of University College Dublin and the Garda on Thursday to discuss the resumption of its night service…Tue Oct 21 2008 - 01:00
Delay for primary care centresA MAJOR HIKE in emergency department charges would be acceptable if the public had the one-stop-shops for healthcare promised…Tue Oct 21 2008 - 01:00
Women fear condom-carrying imageMANY YOUNG women are still reluctant to carry condoms because they believe it could damage their reputation, the latest research…Tue Oct 21 2008 - 01:00
Aiming to ward people offEmergency workers say the AE fee hike is 'completely inappropriate'Tue Oct 21 2008 - 01:00
Unholy row as minister booed at Age Action meetingA Minister of State was booed off the altar in St Andrew's Church on Westland Row this morning when he tried to address the Age…Tue Oct 21 2008 - 01:00
Facing up to threat of repossessionWhen it comes to repossessions a court's hands are often tied, but last-minute negotiations often mean people can avoid losing…Sat Oct 18 2008 - 01:00
Ryanair pilot claims unfair dismissal over flight scheduleA FORMER Ryanair captain has claimed he was unfairly dismissed following his refusal to complete a schedule of flights because…Wed Oct 15 2008 - 01:00
People Before Profit join cleaners' jobs campaignSIX CLEANERS who claim they were unfairly dismissed from contract jobs at an EU-funded organisation have vowed to step up their…Tue Oct 14 2008 - 01:00
High Court grants possession of 10 homesTHE HIGH Court has granted 10 orders of possession of homes and properties at its weekly chancery summonses hearing.Tue Oct 14 2008 - 01:00
High Court orders possession of 10 propertiesThe High Court has granted orders of possessions of ten homes and properties at its weekly chancery summonses hearings in Dublin…Mon Oct 13 2008 - 01:00
Army officers to study peace leadership programmeSOME 25 senior officers with the Defence Forces will return to college this morning to learn how to cope with new demands facing…Mon Oct 13 2008 - 01:00
Ban on use of sunbeds for children moves closerA BAN ON the use of sunbeds by under 18-year-olds has moved a step closer with the Department of Health planning to meet interested…Mon Oct 13 2008 - 01:00
Girls becoming more abusive and aggressive, say parentsPARENTS ARE growing increasingly concerned about the abusive and aggressive behaviour of their daughters, an analysis of calls…Mon Oct 13 2008 - 01:00
Universities cut student services to save moneyUNIVERSITIES ARE closing libraries early, making cutbacks in student services and watching their buildings fall into disrepair…Fri Oct 10 2008 - 01:00
President McAleese receives higher diploma in canon lawFOR THE past year President McAleese has juggled her day job of public engagements and meeting heads of state with evening lectures…Thu Oct 09 2008 - 01:00
Agencies warn Government on budget cutsFIVE AGENCIES representing people with intellectual disabilities have warned the Government that the funding situation for the…Thu Oct 09 2008 - 01:00
Rise in closures over food safety concernsTHE ELY wine bar off Dublin’s Merrion Row and a premises in the Powerscourt Centre were among those served with closure orders…Tue Oct 07 2008 - 01:00
