An Irishman's DiaryIt must have been a relief to many people to learn recently that there has been a general upsurge in indoor ant activityTue Apr 21 1998 - 01:00
Army `has no electronic spy techniques'Army rangers are not trained in electronic surveillance techniques such as those alleged to have been used against two RTE reporters…Sat Apr 18 1998 - 01:00
Food safety body is to be accountable for all control functions, says MinisterThe new Food Safety Authority will not be a "regulator of regulators", as envisaged by the last government, but will be directly…Fri Apr 17 1998 - 01:00
One in three women will be physically molested, says expertOne in four female children and almost one in three adult women will be physically molested in some way during their lives, a…Thu Apr 16 1998 - 01:00
Former RTE broadcaster honouredThe former RTE broadcaster, Ms Treasa Davison, has been honoured by the Defence Forces for more than two decades of work with…Wed Apr 15 1998 - 01:00
Northerners shine in art competition for childrenIf this is what North-South co-operation is going to be like, Bertie Ahern might need to do some renegotiatingWed Apr 15 1998 - 01:00
Optimism finally conquers elementsIt was more like Christmas than Easter when the talks finally ended, and the unseasonable weather wasn't inappropriateSat Apr 11 1998 - 01:00
Parades body bars Ormeau marchThe Parades Commission has ruled against the Apprentice Boys marching on Belfast's Lower Ormeau Road on Easter Monday, but indicated…Sat Apr 04 1998 - 01:00
Mitchell is optimistic despite no draft paperTalks chairman Sen George Mitchell insisted the process remained on track last night despite admitting disappointment at the …Sat Apr 04 1998 - 01:00
Department may screen driving test applicantsOn-the-road driving tests could soon be scrapped if Department of the Environment plans go ahead.Wed Apr 01 1998 - 01:00
Success of 18 deaf graduates praisedThe success of 18 deaf students in completing a diploma course in adult education at NUI Maynooth is a sign of the "fundamental…Sat Mar 21 1998 - 00:00
Housing plan aims to rejuvenate Dublin's run-down city areasThe regeneration of run-down areas and the establishment of sustainable residential communities within the city are among the…Sat Mar 21 1998 - 00:00
End of free on-street parking a priorityThe end of free parking and a range of public transport-friendly initiatives are Dublin Corporation's priorities for traffic …Sat Mar 21 1998 - 00:00
Trends in Limerick East confound bookmakersThe Limerick East by-election is confusing even the bookmakersSat Mar 07 1998 - 00:00
BUPA plans private hospital in LimerickThe British health care company, BUPA, is holding discussions with Limerick-based consultants on the building of a private hospital…Sat Feb 28 1998 - 00:00
Shades of confusion at airlineThere may be 40 shades of green in Ireland, but the new Aer Lingus uniform isn't one of themSat Feb 28 1998 - 00:00
Dana revels in return to the media firing lineThe photographers wanted her to sit at a table which was set for lunch. "Are you going to feed me?" asked DanaSat Feb 21 1998 - 00:00
Roche keeps pledge to make Aras wonderfulIt was an occasion full of poignancy at Aras an Uachtarain, and not just because of the presence of a delegation from Chernobyl…Sat Feb 21 1998 - 00:00
African heat tempts tourists and gorillas out of winter slumberWeather records fell like tenpins yesterday, as the State basked in temperatures more appropriate to MaySat Feb 14 1998 - 00:00
Shoppers buy idea of silence for peaceBuses and taxis continued to run along Dublin's O'Connell Street, but the call for two minutes silence was more successful inside…Fri Feb 13 1998 - 00:00
Dublin court hears of $5,000 murderHaiman Clein and Mark Despres had a mutually beneficial relationshipTue Feb 10 1998 - 00:00
SIPTU prepares to extend industrial dispute at RyanairSIPTU has said it will begin the process of broadening its industrial action at Ryanair today by "discussing with other workers…Mon Feb 09 1998 - 00:00
Impounding of horses causes angry protesters to march on Leinster HouseIt was the biggest collision of politics and horse-power since Charlie Haughey's recent accidentFri Feb 06 1998 - 00:00
Swimming group proposes chair for inquiryThe Irish Amateur Swimming Association has advised the Minister for Sport of the name of a solicitor it believes should chair…Fri Feb 06 1998 - 00:00
Victims' parents call for full judicial inquiryFamilies of children abused by swimming coach Derry O'Rourke will discuss the proposed inquiry with their legal representatives…Thu Feb 05 1998 - 00:00
Association has three full-time staffThe Irish Amateur Swimming Association supports three full-time staff on its annual State grants, which totalled £230,000 last…Thu Feb 05 1998 - 00:00
Triton club to quit swimming body in protest at handling of complaintsOne of Ireland's best-known swimming clubs is to disaffiliate from the sport's national body, in protest at its handling of abuse…Sat Jan 31 1998 - 00:00
700 couples have now met their match in KnockKnock's Marriage Introduction Bureau notched up another 24 weddings in 1997, bringing the total successes from three decades …Wed Jan 28 1998 - 00:00
Marathon man taking on the sun of the Sahara to run six races for Cheshire HomesTo the casual observer, Patrick Williams seems a perfectly sane young manMon Jan 26 1998 - 00:00
Sharp drop in number of priests in DublinDublin archdiocese lost 19 priests last year and ordained only two, according to a survey of church manpower published in the…Sat Jan 24 1998 - 00:00
Union wants airline `promises' honouredSIPTU has written to Ryanair management seeking talks on what the union claims are informal promises of a pay rise made by the…Fri Jan 23 1998 - 00:00
Dr Daly's proposal criticised for not dealing with most controversial issueCardinal Cahal Daly's suggestion of an alternative to inter-church Communion has been welcomed by representatives of both Catholic…Thu Jan 22 1998 - 00:00
Treaty could give companies power to sue over environmental changesA new international treaty on foreign investment could strengthen the interests of multinational companies over those of workers…Tue Jan 20 1998 - 00:00
125 cases of child abduction up on 1996 figuresThe Department of Justice dealt with 125 cases of child abduction during 1997, an increase of 11 on the previous year but down…Tue Jan 20 1998 - 00:00
125 cases of child abduction up on 1996 figuresThe Department of Justice dealt with 125 cases of child abduction during 1997, an increase of 11 on the previous year but down…Tue Jan 20 1998 - 00:00
Stormy start to the week as Mowlam visits prisoners in the MazeSaturday/SundaySat Jan 10 1998 - 00:00
Ireland gets wind of the weather to be found in the CanariesWhile some people are fleeing south to the Canaries to escape the Irish winter, a little bit of the Canaries is coming in the…Sat Jan 10 1998 - 00:00
Hoax caller to appear in court after sparking huge airsea rescue operationA hoax caller who sparked a huge air-sea rescue operation on both sides of the Irish Sea yesterday was in custody in Britain …Fri Jan 09 1998 - 00:00
Drivers pay high price for towed carsGardai in Dublin towed away an average of 38 cars a day during the Christmas period, leaving motorists with a bill of almost £…Thu Jan 08 1998 - 00:00
Horticulturist beats the weedIf giving up smoking was your New Year's resolution and you're wavering already, brace yourself and think of Hudie Ni Dhomhnaill…Thu Jan 08 1998 - 00:00
Major taxi-fare rises and 200 new plates approved for DublinDublin City Council has approved 200 new taxi plates for the capital, but has also voted in favour of significant fare increases…Tue Jan 06 1998 - 00:00
Young singers go distance at the mezzo's masterclassA masterclass with a world-famous opera singer is a bit like three minutes in the ring with Mike TysonSat Jan 03 1998 - 00:00
Approaching storm could cause disruption tonightThe country could face a repeat of the storms of Christmas Eve late tonight and tomorrow, if the latest weather system to cross…Fri Jan 02 1998 - 00:00
Army may take action on sunburnt soldiersThere will be no avalanche of compensation claims by soldiers who have suffered sunburn, according to PDFORRA, the organisation…Fri Jan 02 1998 - 00:00
Gardai hold man after killing at Cavan farmhouseA man was being questioned in Cavan last night by gardai investigating the killing of Mr Jeffrey Leigh, the Welshman found dead…Wed Dec 31 1997 - 00:00
Cavan death suspicious gardaiA post-mortem examination will be carried out in Cavan today on a man who died in suspicious circumstances at his home on Sunday…Tue Dec 30 1997 - 00:00
Lighter may have started van fire which killed childrenGardai believe a car cigarette lighter or box of matches may have started the fire which killed three children in DublinMon Dec 29 1997 - 00:00
Heavy going for glum puntersThe going was heavy at Leopardstown yesterday, and that was only in the car parkSat Dec 27 1997 - 00:00
