Cyclist (20s) and motorcyclist (40s) killed in road collisions in Dún Laoghaire and CorkBoth people died from injuries following incidents involving trucksWed Apr 24 2024 - 15:04
More days of ‘extreme heat stress’ are wake-up call for climate targets - Soc DemsHeat-related mortality has increased by around 30 per cent in past 20 years, EU report foundMon Apr 22 2024 - 21:47
Turn off your camera on video calls to reduce mental fatigue, study suggestsZoom or Teams fatigue is real ‘and seeing your own reflection makes it even more tiring’, says lead researcher at University of GalwayMon Apr 22 2024 - 06:55
Death of Shay Lynch (7) after swimming pool incident at Clare hotel ‘heartbreaking’, says TaoiseachChild was taken from Lakeside Hotel and Leisure Centre in Killaloe to University Hospital Limerick but was later pronounced deadSun Apr 21 2024 - 21:26
‘Disgraceful’ and ‘chilling’ protest outside Roderic O’Gorman’s home condemnedA group of protesters attached banners to the railings outside Roderic O’Gorman’s home, calling on him to ‘close the borders’Fri Apr 19 2024 - 18:11
Sunshine forecast for weekend as clouds finally clear in exceptionally wet yearHighest temperatures up to 18 degrees are expected in many parts of IrelandFri Apr 19 2024 - 11:29
Fire safety issues found in some State centres for disability careHiqa finds poor measures to protect residents and poor governance in some of the State centresFri Apr 19 2024 - 09:24
One in six Ukrainians in Ireland considering leaving due to ‘red tape’ locking them out of jobsHousing and problems working in fields for which they are qualified among top concerns in Red Cross researchFri Apr 19 2024 - 09:09
In pictures: The winning entries for this year’s Texaco Children’s Art competitionMethodist College Belfast student Charley Bell takes home €1,500 top prize for ‘exceptionally well executed’ colour pencil portraitWed Apr 17 2024 - 16:42
Number of homeless asylum seekers increases to 1,780, up 80 from last week*Volunteers providing food and clothing to international protection applicants sleeping rough in Dublin have reached ‘breaking point’Tue Apr 16 2024 - 21:50
In pictures: The National Library’s new archive of life in Ireland during Covid-19 pandemicCollection contains some 200 images taken by more than 70 press photographers across country in 2020 and 2021Mon Apr 15 2024 - 17:28
‘I’m crying thinking about it every day’: Doctor returns to Dublin after weeks in Gaza hospitalMohamed Shaalan has worked as an orthopaedic surgeon in Ireland since 2016. He recently witnessed ‘horrific’ Israel-Hamas war casualtiesSun Apr 14 2024 - 14:00
Two men in critical condition after crash in KilkennyThree men were taken to hospital following the incident on the M9 on ThursdayFri Apr 12 2024 - 08:35
Reach for the Stars astrophotography competiton returns for fourth yearEntries are open to photos taken in Ireland between April 28th last year and May 10th nextThu Apr 11 2024 - 19:00
Sunny weekend weather with temperatures in high teens, says Met ÉireannSaturday set to be mostly dry, save for spells of rain spreading from the west in the afternoonThu Apr 11 2024 - 11:30
‘My partner was sedated while I wasn’t there. We didn’t get to say goodbye’: One in 10 say end-of-life care fair to poorSurvey of 4,570 bereaved family members and friends found majority had confidence and trust in healthcare staff in such settingsThu Apr 11 2024 - 11:00
Storm Kathleen: Orange warnings in effect as public warned to stay away from the coastCork, Kerry, Galway, Waterford and Mayo at second highest weather alert as storm moves in from Atlantic oceanFri Apr 05 2024 - 16:10
Revenue seize cannabis and alcohol worth over €500,000 in Dublin and Rosslare4,860 litres of wine discovered in trailer on vehicle that had disembarked from Cherbourg ferryFri Apr 05 2024 - 10:28
Funding scheme worth €500,000 for outdoor swimming facilities announced Grants of up to €30,000 for projects that enable broader participation in swimming announced by Hildegarde NaughtonThu Apr 04 2024 - 19:44
Homeless man found dead in Dalkey, Co DublinBody of man (30s) found on Castle Street as foul play not suspectedWed Mar 27 2024 - 13:56
Easter weather: Unsettled conditions with showers and blustery windsTemperatures should become milder by the weekend, says Met ÉireannWed Mar 27 2024 - 10:13
Simon Harris rules out early general election, saying he wants Coalition to run its full termIncoming taoiseach pledges to win back trust and support of those who no longer vote for Fine GaelSun Mar 24 2024 - 19:37
Merchants Quay Ireland cofounder Tony Geoghegan awarded Irish Red Cross honourAdvocate for the homeless and those suffering from drug addiction is recognised with the IRC’s Lifetime Achievement AwardSun Mar 24 2024 - 13:45
Simon Harris confirms he will seek Fine Gael leadership, saying ‘I will give this my all’ - as it happenedMinister for Higher Education will become country’s youngest taoiseach if made head of partyThu Mar 21 2024 - 20:36
Fine Gael leadership election: how it works and when we’ll know the next taoiseachProcess starts today with nominations from parliamentary partyThu Mar 21 2024 - 09:02
‘He will be greatly missed’: Actor Emmet Bergin, best known for Glenroe role, diesBergin played the part of Dick Moran in the popular series which started in 1983Wed Mar 20 2024 - 10:41
‘It’s shambolic’: Protesters call for better treatment of asylum seekers‘Proper accommodation alternatives’ urged for those sleeping in tents such as the men recently moved from city centre to CrookslingTue Mar 19 2024 - 20:11
Volunteers drove more than 2m kilometres last year bringing cancer patients to and from chemotherapyIn advance of Daffodil Day on Friday, Irish Cancer Society says it needs to raise more than €25m funding as demand for its services grew in 2023Tue Mar 19 2024 - 00:01
Four people injured after house fire in Newcastle, Co DublinGardaí received report of suspected criminal damage by fireMon Mar 18 2024 - 15:28
St Patrick’s Day: All you need to know about this weekend’s parades and eventsThousands set to attend four-day festival in Dublin with parades on SundayThu Mar 14 2024 - 22:38
'Having cared for my mother before she died, I came to understand the care referendum was just fluff' : No voters have their sayWe asked readers who voted No in last week’s family and care referendums why they rejected the proposed changes to the ConstitutionThu Mar 14 2024 - 19:00
Moderate exercise for 150 minutes a week improves overall health, says HSENew guidelines from HSE encompass physical activity for very young children for first timeTue Mar 12 2024 - 13:41
Cillian Murphy win and four awards for Dublin film company crown ‘huge year’ for Ireland on screenOppenheimer wins seven awards including best director and best film, while Irish-produced Poor Things takes home four statuettes including best actress for Emma StoneMon Mar 11 2024 - 12:06
Growing anxiety in Government over results of referendums after voters stay home Just 25% of electorate had cast a ballot in Dublin city as of last nightSat Mar 09 2024 - 05:44
Family and care referendums: Polls close with low turnoutAround a quarter of voters cast a ballot in Dublin city but elsewhere in the capital turnout was as low as 16 per cent as of Friday afternoonFri Mar 08 2024 - 22:25
Number of homeless asylum seekers rises to 1,272International Protection Accommodation Service has said it can no longer offer beds to any but the most vulnerable male asylum seekers as it struggles to source accommodationFri Mar 08 2024 - 19:46
More than half of Ukrainians in Ireland plan to stay on permanent basis, survey findsNumber of arrivals living in accommodation paid for by State decreases from 55% to 44%Tue Mar 05 2024 - 21:56
Housing ‘steadily increasing’ as key concern for older people, committee toldAlone charity provided 535 interventions to support older people who were homeless or at risk of homelessness last yearTue Mar 05 2024 - 20:48
President Higgins expected to make ‘full recovery’ after hospital testsMichael D Higgins experienced ‘a mild transient weakness’ and will limit the extent of public engagements in coming weeksMon Mar 04 2024 - 18:51
Michael D Higgins to remain in hospital for weekend as a precautionPresident was admitted to St James’s Hospital on Thursday after feeling unwellFri Mar 01 2024 - 17:31
RTÉ board holds ‘constructive’ meeting with Minister as broadcaster names new CFOFriday’s meeting ‘focused on the future of RTÉ and public service media’ after resignation of board chair Siún Ní RaghallaighFri Mar 01 2024 - 16:35
Mother and baby institutions payment scheme to open on March 20thRoderic O’Gorman expects the first payments to be made in quarter two of this yearTue Feb 27 2024 - 17:43
Woman convicted of cruelty to dogs who were described as ‘ravenous’ after finding toast in binFour Cavachon dogs were heavily matted and most of which appeared extremely underweightTue Feb 27 2024 - 12:34
‘I love Guinness, and I love how green the country is’: New Irish citizens conferred in Dublin1,200 people were granted Irish citizenship in two ceremonies at the National Concert HallMon Feb 26 2024 - 16:58
Prisoners to undergo training programmes in retroffitingSkills course will be available in Midlands and Wheatfield prisonsMon Feb 26 2024 - 06:00
Dunnes Stores resubmits plans for redevelopment of Crumlin Shopping CentreParking spaces would include 80 electric vehicle charging spaces, 20 places for motorcycles with 267 spots for bicyclesSun Feb 25 2024 - 17:08
Dermatologist warns over rise in ‘irritating’ anti-aging products targeted at preteensSocial media sites behind growing trend of parents being asked to buy inappropriate expensive creamsSun Feb 25 2024 - 11:45
Last call: Country’s few remaining payphone boxes to be removed after almost a centurySome 3,300 were once dotted across the State but Universal Service Obligation was removed in 2020 due to decline in useThu Feb 22 2024 - 15:49
Limerick crash: Tributes paid to two ‘exemplary’ agricultural students killed when car hit wallDarragh Dullea (20), from Co Cork, and Cillian Kirwan (19), from Co Kilkenny, died in a Co Limerick crash on N69 at Ballyengland on TuesdayThu Feb 22 2024 - 13:06
Proposed amendment to Constitution would deny disabled people’s autonomy, says lobby groupEquality Not Care founded to campaign for a No vote in ‘care’ amendment in March 8th referendumWed Feb 21 2024 - 17:41
