Oncologist optimistic about drug trialWell-known oncologist Dr Dennis Slamon says he is “widely enthusiastic” about the results of a drug trial carried out in Ireland…Tue Mar 05 2013 - 00:00
'Outrage' at plans for 2,300 wind turbinesPlans to build 2,300 wind turbines across the midlands to supply electricity to the UK were described last night at a public …Tue Mar 05 2013 - 00:00
Blur to play summer Dublin concertBlur are to play a concert in the grounds of the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) this summer, their only scheduled concert …Mon Mar 04 2013 - 00:00
Cancer drug discoverer awarded fellowshipDr Dennis Slamon, the doctor who discovered the breast cancer drug Herceptin, was awarded a fellowship by the Royal College of…Sat Mar 02 2013 - 00:00
Anti-abortion groups ignored political watchdog queriesAnti-abortion groups the Life Institute and its sister organisation, Youth Defence, ignored six requests from the political watchdog…Sat Mar 02 2013 - 00:00
They shall be released - lost tapes at Windmill Lane await star ownersSpice Girl demo tapes, collaborations between the Chieftains, Mark Knopfler and Paul Brady; between Christy Moore, Bono and the…Thu Feb 28 2013 - 00:00
Kraftwerk to headline Dublin music festivalGerman synthesiser-rock legends Kraftwerk, French band Phoenix and indie rockers Vampire Weekend have been confirmed to headline…Thu Feb 28 2013 - 00:00
'Once' makes Dublin stage debutOnce, the Oscar-winning film turned musical, was staged in Dublin last night for the first time.Wed Feb 27 2013 - 00:00
Kraftwerk to headline Dublin festivalGerman synth legends Kraftwerk, Phoenix and Vampire Weekend have been confirmed as headliners for Longitude, a new festival taking…Wed Feb 27 2013 - 00:00
Tamboran Resources and Enegi Oil apply for fracking exploration licencesTwo companies have applied for exploration licences which could lead to the controversial process of fracking.Wed Feb 27 2013 - 00:00
Doctor with an appetite to deal with malnutrition problem in GreeceDr Michael Chourdakis has devised a programme to help Greek hospitals tackle malnutrition in patientsTue Feb 26 2013 - 00:00
Medical driver guidelines publishedThe medical profession says new guidelines on medical fitness to drive will help clarify issues for doctors.Fri Feb 22 2013 - 00:00
Danes invest to build a great film and TV drama industrySustained state investment key to developing successful industryFri Feb 22 2013 - 00:00
Byrne calls for more film fundingActor and former cultural ambassador Gabriel Byrne has said the Government should stop treating the arts as a “minor interest…Thu Feb 21 2013 - 00:00
Radio station chiefs tell Rabbitte of pressuresCommunications Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte has said any direct subsidy of commercial radio stations might fall …Thu Feb 21 2013 - 00:00
Pichet owner threatens legal action over TripAdvisor reviewThe travel website TripAdvisor has said it adopts a “zero tolerance policy” on fraudulent reviews, following protests by Nick…Thu Feb 21 2013 - 00:00
Treating chronic pain as a disease in its own rightA conference being held in Dublin this week will focus on chronic pain as ‘a disease in its own right’Tue Feb 19 2013 - 00:00
Labour TD highlights plight of people with inflammatory bowel diseaseLabour TD and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patient Gerald Nash has described the condition as a "silent illness" that needs…Tue Feb 19 2013 - 00:00
'One of the finest contributors to the GAA over many decades'The veteran broadcaster Seán Óg Ó Ceallacháin, whose voice was as constant as Irish rain, has died at the age of 89.Mon Feb 18 2013 - 00:00
Tax relief changes will see more money going to film industryThe level of tax relief available to the Irish film industry will increase by about 15 per cent after 2015, according to new …Mon Feb 18 2013 - 00:00
Irish animation firm creates a child's eye view of the solar systemA cartoon series designed to teach pre-school children about the universe will be broadcast on RTÉ for the first time this morning…Mon Feb 18 2013 - 00:00
Joint scheme raised over €1m for artsMore than €1 million was raised for arts organisations through a philanthropic initiative last year.Mon Feb 18 2013 - 00:00
Broadcaster Seán Óg Ó Ceallacháin diesThe veteran broadcaster Seán Óg Ó Ceallacháin has died at the age of 89.Sun Feb 17 2013 - 00:00
What's on: Weekend events* Temperatures of between 10 and 13 degrees today will be welcomed by those participating in the Dingle Walking FestivalSat Feb 16 2013 - 00:00
Debt funds could do so much - KennyTaoiseach Enda Kenny has said 3,000 schools could have been built every year for the money that was originally supposed to fund…Fri Feb 15 2013 - 00:00
Jack Jones, pioneer of market research, dies aged 91Jack Jones, one of the pioneers of Irish market research, has died at the age of 91.Tue Feb 12 2013 - 00:00
Medical NotesA group of maternity nurses who have sought to raise awareness of sepsis in pregnancy have won an award for innovation in medicine…Tue Feb 12 2013 - 00:00
Warning of 'negative attitudes' to epilepsyMyths surrounding epilepsy often cause more distress to people with the condition than the condition itself, it has been claimed…Tue Feb 12 2013 - 00:00
Love it or hate it, crime drama sure does pay for second year runningNo surprises as ‘Love/Hate’ and ‘What Richard Did’ dominate awardsMon Feb 11 2013 - 00:00
Love/Hate wins five awards at the IftasThe RTÉ drama Love/Hate and teen crime psychodrama What Richard Did were the big winners at last night’s Irish Film and Television…Sun Feb 10 2013 - 00:00
Do people ever come back to this country?Q: Do many people who emigrate return to Ireland eventually?Sat Feb 09 2013 - 00:00
Martin wants deal details publishedFianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin called on the Government to publish the terms of the bank debt agreement with the European …Fri Feb 08 2013 - 00:00
Two-tier market emerges in IrelandThe price of family homes has risen in some parts of Dublin but the housing market elsewhere remains depressed, according to …Thu Feb 07 2013 - 00:00
Kildare Village outlet reports double-digit growth in visitorsThe shopping outlet Kildare Village has reported a 127 per cent increase in tax refund sales last yearThu Feb 07 2013 - 00:00
Canadian visas allocated in record timeThe 6,350 temporary work visas for Canada which became available last week were snapped up within 48 hours.Thu Feb 07 2013 - 00:00
Gardaí to warn teenagers about cyberbullying dangersCommunity gardaí will be sent into secondary schools to explain the dangers of cyberbullying.Tue Feb 05 2013 - 00:00
Health issues hold up Garda interview of developer over kidnapping claimsGardaí have been unable to conduct a substantive interview with property developer Kevin McGeever to date due to health issues…Mon Feb 04 2013 - 00:00
Irish cyberbullying 'highest in EU'Incidences of cyberbullying among teenagers in Ireland are among the highest in Europe, according to a new report.Mon Feb 04 2013 - 00:00
IRA 'had no help from anyone in Garda' in murder of RUC officersThe Provisional IRA has denied that the Garda colluded in the deaths of two senior RUC officers.Sat Feb 02 2013 - 00:00
Enterprise Ireland chief elated by creation of six net jobs in 2011The head of Enterprise Ireland has said he was elated when companies it supported created just six net jobs in 2011 despite the…Fri Feb 01 2013 - 00:00
Judge tells husband and wife they own camper-vanA husband and wife who feared their dream camper-van might be taken from them have been told by a judge it is legally their property…Fri Feb 01 2013 - 00:00
Maginnis doubtful of collusion claimFormer Ulster Unionist MP Lord Maginnis has said he does not believe an official document alleging that a Catholic RUC member…Fri Feb 01 2013 - 00:00
Maginnis doubtful of collusion claimFormer Ulster Unionist MP Lord Maginnis has said he does not believe an official document alleging that a Catholic RUC member…Fri Feb 01 2013 - 00:00
Kerry director gets IFTA nominationA 24-year-old Kerryman who made his first feature film for €4,500 has been nominated as a rising star in the Irish Film and Television…Thu Jan 31 2013 - 00:00
Springsteen may play concert in KilkennyThere is strong speculation that at least one Bruce Springsteen concert in Nowlan Park, Kilkenny, will be announced this morning…Thu Jan 31 2013 - 00:00
Abbey 'to pay €600,000' in dispute over play copyrightThe board of the Abbey Theatre had an emergency meeting to approve a financial settlement to a Nigerian playwright who sued over…Thu Jan 31 2013 - 00:00
Ireland leads in housing affordabilityHousing affordability has improved more in Ireland than in any developed country in the English-speaking world, an international…Thu Jan 31 2013 - 00:00
Gates says Ireland will emerge from austerityMicrosoft billionaire Bill Gates has described Ireland as a “good example” of a country which can come through an austerity programme…Tue Jan 29 2013 - 00:00
'I always aspired to be a consultant back home'A recruitment embargo is preventing highly trained cardiologist Dr Ronan Margey returning homeTue Jan 29 2013 - 00:00
