Heatwave to last all weekend but yesterday was its peakTHE COUNTRY will continue to bask in warm sunshine this weekend but temperatures will not quite reach yesterday’s record-breaking…Sat May 26 2012 - 01:00
Young adult population in State drops 12%THE NUMBER of young adults living in the State has fallen by more than a tenth since 2006, results of the April 2011 census show…Fri May 25 2012 - 01:00
FG senator fails to provide tax detailsA Fine Gael senator has contravened political standards regulations by failing to provide evidence of tax compliance to the Standards…Fri May 25 2012 - 01:00
Number dependent on workers risesA SHARP rise in the youngest and oldest age brackets of the population has increased the number dependent on the working population…Fri May 25 2012 - 01:00
Ferriter resigns in protest from board of National LibraryHISTORIAN DIARMAID Ferriter has resigned from the National Library of Ireland’s board, in protest at Government policy on culture…Thu May 24 2012 - 01:00
Census results show that Irish population is ageingThe number of young adults in the State has fallen by more than 10 per cent since 2006, new results of the April 2011 survey …Thu May 24 2012 - 01:00
'Tiger' movie may give Ireland a boost in IndiaTHE ANTICIPATED success of Dublin-located Bollywood film Ek tha Tiger would give Ireland a “major boost in the Indian market”, …Thu May 24 2012 - 01:00
Doctor used 'unproven' cholesterol therapyA DOCTOR who gave patients an “experimental, unproven” therapy to treat high cholesterol, costing some €1,850, yesterday undertook…Wed May 23 2012 - 01:00
Transgender community celebrates 'great diversity of gender identity' in new bookWell-known members of the transgender community Dr Lydia Foy and Panti are among some 40 contributors to a book celebrating the…Sat May 19 2012 - 01:00
Third of applicants on housing list wait over five yearsOne-third of applicants on Dublin City Council’s housing list have been waiting more than five years, new figures have shown…Fri May 18 2012 - 01:00
'All things have their best-before date'ANALYSIS: THE REMOVAL of Galway protesters yesterday marked the last of physical Occupy camps across the State but activists…Thu May 17 2012 - 01:00
Self-harm linked to lack of adult supportTHE ABSENCE of one reliable adult for a young person to confide in is linked to an increased likelihood of self-harm and suicide…Wed May 16 2012 - 01:00
'I now look forward to the future and I am very thankful for my life and everything in it'NEIL CONATY from Co Meath is a young “change maker” promoting positive mental health with Headstrong.Wed May 16 2012 - 01:00
Depression danger for young drinkersYOUNG PEOPLE who drink to excess are much more likely to suffer from severe depression, anxiety or stress, according to a report…Wed May 16 2012 - 01:00
My holidaysPHIL PRENDERGAST, MEP: What was your best holiday? About 10 years ago we rented a house in Barleycove, west Cork, with friends…Sat May 12 2012 - 01:00
Olympic council reveals partial list of torch bearersA TRAVELLER, a special Olympian and a garda will join six Irish Olympic medallists from the last half century in the Dublin relay…Thu May 10 2012 - 01:00
Jedward to join Olympic torchbearersJedward will join Irish Olympic medallists Sonia O’Sullivan, Ronnie Delaney, Kenny Egan and John Treacy among the torchbearers…Wed May 09 2012 - 01:00
Dental mediation service launchedA free mediation service to help patients resolve complaints about their dental treatment has begun today.Wed May 09 2012 - 01:00
Cannabis can alter teenagers' brainsCANNABIS CAN physically change the brain and increase the risk of schizophrenia in adolescents who are genetically vulnerable…Wed May 09 2012 - 01:00
Minister approves appointmentsThree new members of the Irish Red Cross Society’s governing body were approved by the Government yesterday in an effort to restore…Wed May 09 2012 - 01:00
Dublin scores on Club Sambo indexDublin is one of the cheapest cities in which to buy that global hotel menu classic, the club sandwich, according to an index…Wed May 09 2012 - 01:00
More students applying for Erasmus placesTHE UPTAKE of Erasmus places by Irish third level students has increased by almost a fifth, new figures released by the European…Wed May 09 2012 - 01:00
Cannabis use linked to schizophreniaThe use of cannabis during adolescence increases the risk of developing schizophrenia, a study by researchers at the Royal College…Tue May 08 2012 - 01:00
Higher uptake in Erasmus placesThe uptake of Erasmus places by Irish third level students has increased by almost a fifth, new figures released by the European…Tue May 08 2012 - 01:00
New members of Red Cross approvedThree new members of the Irish Red Cross Society’s governing body were approved by Government today in an effort to restore public…Tue May 08 2012 - 01:00
Young legal eagles spread their wings as courts host mock trialsTHE GOWNED and wigged barristers rushing around the Courts of Criminal Justice in Dublin this weekend may have looked younger…Mon May 07 2012 - 01:00
My holidaysBryan Murray, actor: What was your best holiday? I’ve been to Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida a few times when…Sat May 05 2012 - 01:00
Green is the colour for award-winning studentsA Co Tipperary school project promoting clean energy to help the environment and the economy received the national One Good Idea…Fri May 04 2012 - 01:00
ULA links treaty to higher water chargesUNITED LEFT ALLIANCE: A YES vote in the forthcoming fiscal treaty referendum would lead to higher water and property charges…Fri May 04 2012 - 01:00
Vintners' Federation urges Yes voteThe group representing some 4,500 non-Dublin publicans has described a No vote in the upcoming fiscal treaty referendum as “dangerous…Thu May 03 2012 - 01:00
'I was sexually abused in 1961'FERGUS FINLAY: BARNARDOS CHIEF executive Fergus Finlay yesterday spoke about his own childhood physical and sexual abuse by …Thu May 03 2012 - 01:00
Tipp school wins Good Idea awardA Co Tipperary school project promoting clean energy to help the environment and the economy received the national One Good Idea…Thu May 03 2012 - 01:00
Department handled up to 200 child abduction casesINTERNATIONAL PARENTAL child abduction cases involving almost 200 children were dealt with by the Department of Justice last …Sat Apr 28 2012 - 01:00
Fry Model Railway returning to Malahide venueThe Fry Model Railway is set to return to a new purpose built venue in Malahide, Co Dublin, Minister for Tourism Leo Varadkar…Sat Apr 28 2012 - 01:00
Cork teenager born without limbs gives key UN speechA CO CORK teenager born without arms or legs told delegates at a United Nations conference yesterday that technology was the …Fri Apr 27 2012 - 01:00
Model railway to return to MalahideThe Fry Model Railway is set to return to a new purpose built venue in Malahide, Co Dublin, Minister for Tourism Leo Varadkar…Fri Apr 27 2012 - 01:00
Secondary school aims to break dance record in aid of children's hospitalA Mayo secondary school will attempt to raise funds for a children’s hospital and at the same time set a world record for the…Fri Apr 27 2012 - 01:00
Trinity newspaper scoops top prize in national competitionThe newspaper of Trinity College Dublin newspaper, the University Times, took the top prize at the student media award for the…Fri Apr 27 2012 - 01:00
An Post chief explains closure of post officesJOINT OIREACHTAS COMMITTEE: ALMOST A third of resignations by postmasters since 2011 have resulted in post office closures, …Thu Apr 26 2012 - 01:00
Cork teen addresses UN on disabilityA Co Cork teenager born without arms and legs has told delegates at a United Nations conference this evening that technology …Thu Apr 26 2012 - 01:00
DJ Carey released from hospitalFormer Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey was released from hospital today.Wed Apr 25 2012 - 01:00
Ex-Quinn worker claims she was forced to resignA FORMER Quinn Insurance worker did not give the company a detailed account of bullying allegations until six months after she…Thu Apr 19 2012 - 01:00
Further delays in septic tank registration systemThere has been a delay in setting up the registration system for the septic tank charge, the Department of Environment confirmed…Wed Apr 18 2012 - 01:00
Priest returning from US denies abuse allegationsA PRIEST removed from ministry in California after sexual abuse allegations told his bishop he was returning to Ireland, a statement…Wed Apr 18 2012 - 01:00
FF claims announcement raises 'more questions than answers'REACTION: FIANNA FÁIL has criticised the Government’s handling of the water charges announcement and accused it of not learning…Wed Apr 18 2012 - 01:00
Staff suspended pending inquiry on offensive imageMobile phone company Vodafone has suspended two employees pending an investigation into a photo circulated online yesterday.Wed Apr 18 2012 - 01:00
Vodafone inquiry as customer 'insulted'Mobile phone company Vodafone has suspended two employees pending an investigation into an offensive photograph which circulated…Tue Apr 17 2012 - 01:00
Red setter day for Ruby, the pride of KylemoreConnemara canine Ruby Moroney travelled for two days overland from Germany this week to visit Kylemore Abbey, Co Galway – the…Sat Apr 14 2012 - 01:00
Department considers extending ban on coal beyond existing areasThe Department of the Environment is considering a ban on the burning of smoky coal.Fri Apr 13 2012 - 01:00
