Hunger a critical issue: HigginsChronic hunger is “one of the most serious challenges facing the global community”, President Michael D Higgins has said.Tue Jan 15 2013 - 00:00
'I just didn't think of myself as a baby person at all'Case study Tracy Donegan, technology marketer turned “doula and dancing for birth teacher”Tue Jan 15 2013 - 00:00
'You have to be ready for change'Case study Tony Bond, travel agent and partner in Hyhohotels.comTue Jan 15 2013 - 00:00
Health Scan: Sonya Lennon, stylist and broadcasterDo you think you have a healthy lifestyle? I’ve a pretty healthy lifestyleTue Jan 15 2013 - 00:00
Motorists warned over icy conditions on roadsMotorists are advised to exercise extreme caution from this morning with icy roads predicted and snowfalls in the east likely…Mon Jan 14 2013 - 00:00
When the allure of flying high starts to wear thinSinead Deegan Marketing director turned dog groomerMon Jan 14 2013 - 00:00
'I was in my previous job in telesales for 27 years'Avril West Telesales worker turned civil funeral celebrantMon Jan 14 2013 - 00:00
Warning as snow, temperatures fallMotorists are being advised to exercise extreme caution from today with temperatures plummeting and snow falls in the East likely…Sun Jan 13 2013 - 00:00
Drivers warned against leaving their carMotorists have been warned of the dangers of leaving their cars when on the motorway after a man in his 30s was killed yesterday…Sat Jan 12 2013 - 00:00
Anger over cuts to alarms for elderlyGroups representing older people have protested strongly against Government cutbacks which have seen funding for personal security…Thu Jan 10 2013 - 00:00
Kilkenny cleanest in litter surveyKilkenny city is the cleanest of all towns and cities in IrelandTue Jan 08 2013 - 00:00
Government urged to appoint mental health figureheadMacra na Feirme has called on the Government to give mental health the same priority as it has shown for road safety, by appointing…Sat Jan 05 2013 - 00:00
Clarke funeral today at ClongowesThe funeral Mass for Andrew Clarke, son of Dublin restaurateurs Sallyanne and Derry Clarke, takes place at the chapel at his …Sat Jan 05 2013 - 00:00
Piglets rescued from Mount LeinsterNine pot-bellied pigs found abandoned on Mount Leinster on the Carlow-Wexford border are believed to have been bred to be sold…Sat Jan 05 2013 - 00:00
Crowds line out for Catherine Gowing funeralThere were “no words” to explain the death of Catherine Gowing who had been working as a vet in Wales when she was murdered, …Fri Jan 04 2013 - 00:00
Pot-bellied pigs found abandonedNine pot-bellied pigs found abandoned on Mount Leinster on the Carlow-Wexford border are believed to have been bred for the Christmas…Fri Jan 04 2013 - 00:00
Hundreds gather for Gowing funeralThe funeral of murdered 37-year old Catherine Gowing took place in Co Offaly this afternoon.Thu Jan 03 2013 - 00:00
Proposal in Aer Lingus dispute issuedA Labour Court recommendation that the “general structure” of new pension arrangements at Aer Lingus be accepted is “only one…Wed Jan 02 2013 - 00:00
Festival in capital to ring in year of the Gathering and term at helm of EUWith a spectacular New Year’s Eve countdown planned for the capital, tonight marks not just the second NYE Dublin festival but…Mon Dec 31 2012 - 00:00
Ceremony in Dublin marks start of Irish EU presidencyThe beginning of Ireland’s presidency of the European Union was marked by a flag raising ceremony at Dublin Castle this morning…Mon Dec 31 2012 - 00:00
Car registration plate change takes effectThe registration plates of new cars in Ireland will change from tomorrow, as rules introduced in December’s budget take effect…Mon Dec 31 2012 - 00:00
Transport and security arrangementsThose planning to attend the NYE Dublin celebrations are advised to get there early.Mon Dec 31 2012 - 00:00
Number of people with financial worries up 6% on 2011, survey showsIrish people were more worried about money this year than last, a new survey shows.Sat Dec 29 2012 - 00:00
In praise of SantaAs we lay snug in our beds on Monday night, one man was on the mother of all night shiftsSat Dec 29 2012 - 00:00
Shoplifting or robbery occurred in 70% of pharmacies this yearSURVEY: More than 70 per cent of pharmacists experienced either shoplifting or robbery in their shops this year, new figures…Sat Dec 29 2012 - 00:00
What's on Weekend eventsFamilies looking to stretch their legs can get a walk in by visiting Roisín and Tadhg’s new baby girl Cuileann – she’s a giraffe…Sat Dec 29 2012 - 00:00
'Money worries' top list of concernsIrish people were more worried about money this year than last, a new survey shows.Fri Dec 28 2012 - 00:00
Weekend of family Christmas festivalsCarolling, a crib, a Christmas food market and a puppet show with Rudolph in it – it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…Sat Dec 22 2012 - 00:00
Dermatologist on misconduct chargesA consultant dermatologist who misdiagnosed psoriasis did not do a blood test before prescribing drugs, a medical fitness-to-…Sat Dec 22 2012 - 00:00
Ireland Funds extends grants schemeHundreds of Irish charities and community groups will benefit after the Ireland Funds yesterday started a campaign which sees…Wed Dec 19 2012 - 00:00
Au pairs report exploitation by familiesMany au pairs who come to Ireland report exploitation by families here, a new survey shows.Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00
Investigation after man dies in house fireFlowers remained outside the flat of a man in his late 50s who died in a fire in Dublin yesterday.Mon Dec 17 2012 - 00:00
Survey finds au pairs 'exploited'Over a third of au pairs who come to Ireland may experience exploitation by families here, a new survey suggests.Mon Dec 17 2012 - 00:00
Scheme aims to create jobs for those with autismPeople with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families have welcomed an initiative that will create up to 50 jobs for…Fri Dec 14 2012 - 00:00
Amateur photographers receive prizesThe winners of The Irish Times amateur photographer of the year competition received their prizes yesterday.Thu Dec 13 2012 - 00:00
A Dublin location that's the icing on the cakeJohn Moreland has managed the Irish Yeast Company for the past 72 yearsWed Dec 12 2012 - 00:00
'No one thinks it'll happen to them'“Living with a serious injury is a daily struggle, and life will never be the same again,” a 25-year-old nurse whose spine was…Tue Dec 11 2012 - 00:00
Faith in road points system important - VaradkarMinister for Transport Leo Varadkar has said we can’t live in a country “where people can get out of their penalty points because…Tue Dec 11 2012 - 00:00
RSA launches Christmas campaignSpeeding, drink and drug driving and seat belts will be the focus of a Garda crackdown on road safety this Christmas and New …Mon Dec 10 2012 - 00:00
Man held evicted family's passportsA landlord accused of illegally evicting a Nigerian family said he kept their passports, medical cards, bank cards, and marriage…Fri Dec 07 2012 - 00:00
District Court fines doctor for failing to file tax returns over four yearsA Dublin doctor was yesterday convicted of four charges of failing to file a tax return.Thu Dec 06 2012 - 00:00
Christmas shopping season picks up paceWith Santa’s grotto at Brown Thomas already booked out and 9am queues outside Hollister in Dundrum, it seems the Christmas shopping…Tue Dec 04 2012 - 00:00
Irish 'struggle' with separation, says VerwoerdThe partner of the late broadcaster Gerry Ryan, Melanie Verwoerd, has said she thinks there is “a big discomfort” and “a difficulty…Tue Dec 04 2012 - 00:00
Call for reform of 'Lunacy' Act of 1871A disability group has called for the reform of a 151-year-old law dealing with those with intellectual and mental health difficulties…Tue Dec 04 2012 - 00:00
State is 'losing €1.5m a day' to illegal cigarettesA tobacco industry lobby group says criminals are winning “hands down” in the Government’s fight against illegal cigarette sales…Mon Dec 03 2012 - 00:00
