Buttimer backs counselling benefitsFine Gael TD Jerry Buttimer has spoken of his “fear, denial and confusion” over his sexuality that led him into counselling in…Wed Oct 24 2012 - 01:00
100th object in series to be chosen by publicSign of the times: Anglo Irish logo re-emerges as museum pieceTue Oct 23 2012 - 01:00
Schools under new patrons 'by September'PRIMARY SCHOOLS could be under new patronage by next September if sufficient numbers of parents decide they want it, Minister…Tue Oct 23 2012 - 01:00
Public to choose 100th object in seriesIt probably cost no more than a few hundred euro to erect but it cost the State €29Tue Oct 23 2012 - 01:00
Food allergen information in place ahead of 2014 lawHEALTH BRIEFING: Food and catering businesses are beginning to provide consumer information about ingredients that may trigger…Tue Oct 23 2012 - 01:00
Flatley puts best foot forward for charity CDMICHAEL FLATLEY made a rare public appearance last night to celebrate the launch of a CD by blind and partially sighted children…Fri Oct 19 2012 - 01:00
More heavy rain forecast as services disrupted by floodingMET ÉIREANN is forecasting more wet weather today following a 24-hour period that saw more than 25mm (an inch) of rain falling…Thu Oct 18 2012 - 01:00
Arts bodies seek €10m in private fundsEight arts organisations have been chosen to raise €10 million from the private sector under a new philanthropic initiative…Thu Oct 18 2012 - 01:00
Led Zeppelin fans set to rock and rollIt has been five years since Led Zeppelin rock and rolledWed Oct 17 2012 - 01:00
Thousands pledge loyalty in Irish citizenship ceremoniesWHILE THOUSANDS of Irish people are leaving the country, several thousand immigrants took their opportunity yesterday to become…Tue Oct 16 2012 - 01:00
€3m to be spent on fleet upgradeSome €3 million is to be spent on upgrading the Garda transport fleet.Tue Oct 16 2012 - 01:00
Trials of expensive cancer drugs extending livesCANCER DRUGS that are being trialled in Ireland are offering hope to sufferers of two of the most deadly manifestations of the…Tue Oct 16 2012 - 01:00
Hundreds of aspiring athletes turn out for open day fostering Paralympic sportLONDON 2012 set out to “inspire a generation” and its legacy was apparent in the hundreds of aspiring athletes who turned out…Mon Oct 15 2012 - 01:00
Missing pub manager found safe and wellThe manager of one of the best known Irish pubs in London has turned up safe and well after being missing for two weeks without…Mon Oct 15 2012 - 01:00
Gerry Ryan posthumously inducted into hall of fameTHE LATE RTÉ radio presenter Gerry Ryan last night became the first to be inducted into a new hall of fame for Irish broadcasting…Sat Oct 13 2012 - 01:00
Minister retains €36m until cost base tackledMINISTER FOR Transport Leo Varadkar has said he will not hand over an extra €36 million approved as a subvention to CIÉ until…Fri Oct 12 2012 - 01:00
'Angela Merkel' flag flies againNothing captured the spirit of the Irish fans who travelled to this summer’s European Championships better than the Irish Tricolour…Fri Oct 12 2012 - 01:00
Varadkar witholds CIÉ subventionMinister for Transport Leo Varadkar has said he will not hand over an extra €36 million to CIÉ until the company deals with its…Thu Oct 11 2012 - 01:00
BBC 'Ripper' drama shown to Irish castTHE IRISH cast and crew of the BBC drama Ripper Street were given the first opportunity last night to see the finished series…Thu Oct 11 2012 - 01:00
Kavanagh has long record of success as promoterMUSIC IMPRESARIO Dave Kavanagh (56) is one of the longest-running and most successful promoters in the Irish show business scene…Thu Oct 11 2012 - 01:00
'Ripper Street' gets Dublin previewThe Irish cast and crew of the BBC drama Ripper Street were given the first opportunity tonight to see the finished series which…Wed Oct 10 2012 - 01:00
Minister to introduce test for drug drivingA TEST which will allow gardaí to check for drug driving will be introduced as part of a new Road Traffic Bill, Minister for …Tue Oct 09 2012 - 01:00
Redundancy of FAI aide 'unfair'A former personal assistant to Packie Bonner was unfairly selected for redundancy by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI…Sat Sept 29 2012 - 01:00
Artists brew up storm over Arthur's DaySinger-songwriter Declan O’Rourke has become the latest Irish artist to criticise Arthur’s Day and said Ireland does not need…Thu Sept 27 2012 - 01:00
€1m provided to students for cancer researchA TOTAL of €1 million is being provided for 10 PhD students to carry out cancer research at NUI Galway.Tue Sept 25 2012 - 01:00
Albinism study shows child's future vision impairment can be foretoldNEW IRISH research into albinism will help give parents a better understanding of how the condition will affect their children…Tue Sept 25 2012 - 01:00
Pollution shortening EU citizens' lives by 2 yearsHEALTH BRIEFING: AIR POLLUTION is shortening lives by almost two years in parts of the European Union, the European Environmental…Tue Sept 25 2012 - 01:00
Ireland and Vietnam sign agreement that will allow adoptions to resumeIRISH COUPLES will be able to resume adoptions from Vietnam from todayMon Sept 24 2012 - 01:00
Lionel Richie performances cancelled at short noticeIt was not the easiest of Sunday mornings for singer Lionel Richie who had to cancel his Irish concerts at short notice following…Mon Sept 24 2012 - 01:00
Charlie Bird among 80 departing staff at RTÉIT WAS a day of long goodbyes yesterday for 80 RTÉ staff who left as part of an extended voluntary redundancy/early retirement…Sat Sept 22 2012 - 01:00
RTÉ regional studios saved by IT dealRTÉ’s five regional studios have been saved following an arrangement with local institutes of technology.Fri Sept 21 2012 - 01:00
Led Zeppelin tribute to GallagherLed Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has paid tribute to Rory Gallagher at an event to mark the launch of a CD/DVD recording of …Fri Sept 21 2012 - 01:00
Trinity honour trumps Oscar, says GoldbergAS A showbusiness star, Whoopi Goldberg is one of the few actors to have a veritable royal flush of awards.Thu Sept 20 2012 - 01:00
Whoopi calls cops on Dublin 'bonehead'Actor Whoopi Goldberg revealed today she called gardaí to deal with a "bonehead" fan who harassed her as she was shopping in …Wed Sept 19 2012 - 01:00
Catherine Nevin to be considered for day releaseCONVICTED MURDERER Catherine Nevin is expected to be given temporary release from prison in the coming weeks.Wed Sept 19 2012 - 01:00
Using phone while driving 'endemic'The number of motorists using their mobile phones while driving is “endemic” but the gardaí are not forcing greater compliance…Wed Sept 19 2012 - 01:00
Paralympians get the presidential treatmentA STATE reception was the least the Irish Paralympic team deserved, according to the Taoiseach Enda Kenny, and a State reception…Sat Sept 15 2012 - 01:00
Paralympians honoured at FarmleighTaoiseach Enda Kenny and Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore were among the members of Government who honoured Ireland’s victorious Paralympics…Fri Sept 14 2012 - 01:00
Property tax won't be set by new price registerTHE EAGERLY anticipated property price register will not be used as a valuation tool for the forthcoming property tax, the Department…Thu Sept 13 2012 - 01:00
Ain't no cure for Cohen: No diminishing returns on reappearanceFOR MANY of his fans, Leonard Cohen’s first concert at the Royal Hospital in Kilmainham four years ago was akin to an Old Testament…Wed Sept 12 2012 - 01:00
Restored castle on Channel 4 showA RESTORED castle on the shores of Lough Key in Co Roscommon is to feature on Channel 4’s popular Grand Designs programme this…Tue Sept 11 2012 - 01:00
'Privileged' Taylor launches Magee memoir 'Memory Man'AT THIS stage everybody in Ireland with even the vaguest interest in sport must have seen some of Olympic champion Katie Taylor…Fri Sept 07 2012 - 01:00
Garda failed in its duty to police concert, says MCDPROMOTER MCD has accused An Garda Síochána of failing in its duty to police the recent Swedish House Mafia concert in the Phoenix…Fri Sept 07 2012 - 01:00
Paralympic homecoming announcedThe Irish Paralympics team, who have won 15 medals to date, will have a public homecoming at Dublin Airport on Monday.Fri Sept 07 2012 - 01:00
Planning of homecoming under wayTHOUGH THE triumphant Irish Paralympic team are not finished yet in their clamour for more medals, thoughts are already turning…Thu Sept 06 2012 - 01:00
Gold-winner pays tribute to prosthesis maker and friendWHEN 18-YEAR-OLD swimmer Darragh McDonald won Paralympic gold at the weekend there was one person in the crowd with whom he had…Thu Sept 06 2012 - 01:00
'Fate as well as faith' play part for ParalympianJASON SMYTH’s fiancée Elise Jordan has been a constant presence beside him at the Paralympic Games when time has allowed him …Wed Sept 05 2012 - 01:00
Feeling fit to invest in sportSport invariably loses out to more immediate priorities in the short termTue Sept 04 2012 - 01:00
