Government accused over smokingTHE IRISH Heart Foundation (IHF) has called on the Government to urgently establish a national anti-smoking taskforceTue May 31 2011 - 01:00
Knives out as diners cook up stormThe Irish series of Come Dine with Me was unveiled today by the narrator who has made the show famous.Tue May 31 2011 - 01:00
Gavin sought former minister's help over council's 'lack of funds' for gardenCELEBRITY GARDENER Diarmuid Gavin complained of a “calamitous situation” with Cork City Council over funding for his gold-medal…Mon May 30 2011 - 01:00
Rabbitte not in favour of salary cap at RTÉMINISTER FOR Communications Pat Rabbitte has said he is not in favour of a mandatory cap on the salaries of RTÉ’s best-paid presenters…Fri May 27 2011 - 01:00
Prince pays off debt to promoterMCD PROMOTER Denis Desmond has confirmed that pop star Prince has paid him all the money that he owed as a result of a High Court…Thu May 26 2011 - 01:00
RTÉ to begin broadcasting in HDRTÉ will broadcast the first high-definition programmes by an Irish broadcaster this weekend as part of the official launch of…Thu May 26 2011 - 01:00
Kings of Leon prepare to hold court at Slane CastleIN RECENT weeks Ireland has had a visit from a prince, a queen and a president.Thu May 26 2011 - 01:00
Obama event planning 'shambolic'COLLEGE GREEN: SPECTATORS HAVE complained of chaotic organisation in the queues to see President Obama on Monday.Wed May 25 2011 - 01:00
'Stop pushing, ye'll all get in' gives false hope to thousandsGETTING THERE: YOU HAD to get up early to be sure of a place in College Green to see President Barack Obama.Tue May 24 2011 - 01:00
Children set to star at Waters gigA group of primary school children from inner city Dublin will get to share the stage tonight with Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters …Mon May 23 2011 - 01:00
Soccer fans bring carnival atmosphereTHE PORTUGUESE came, saw and partied yesterday in Dublin in advance of the Europa League final, the biggest football match ever…Thu May 19 2011 - 01:00
Hundreds attend funeral of Philip GreeneSEVERAL HUNDRED mourners from the world of sport and broadcasting turned out for the funeral yesterday of former RTÉ sports broadcaster…Thu May 19 2011 - 01:00
Funeral of RTÉ's Philip Greene heldSports commentator Philip Greene was vindicated in his decision to boycott a soccer international between Ireland and Yugoslavia…Wed May 18 2011 - 01:00
Fans set to fly in to Europa cup finalWHEN DUBLIN was first awarded the Europa League final two years ago nobody expected the visit of Queen Elizabeth.Wed May 18 2011 - 01:00
Psychology service at GPsA NEW service which provides clinical and counselling psychological services within GP practices has been launched.Tue May 17 2011 - 01:00
Aviva rebranded for Europa finalThe visit of one overseas visitor to Ireland has overshadowed the fact that 28,000 other foreign visitors have started arriving…Tue May 17 2011 - 01:00
Mountbatten bomb victim father welcomes visitTHE FATHER of a teenager killed when the IRA blew up Lord Mountbatten’s boat said the royal visit is a recognition the Troubles…Tue May 17 2011 - 01:00
Morrissey tells Queen to hand over Six CountiesARTICLE: OUTSPOKEN SINGER Morrissey has entered the debate about the Queen’s visit by saying the best thing she could do is …Tue May 17 2011 - 01:00
Council 'gifts' could equal a week's payMEATH COUNTY Council employees should be able to take the equivalent of up to a week’s wages in gifts or hospitality, a council…Mon May 16 2011 - 01:00
Record night for Dublin Airport?EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL: DUBLIN AIRPORT is expecting one of the biggest logistical operations in its history next Wednesday to coincide…Sat May 14 2011 - 01:00
Website courts world with Irish giftsA NEW website has brought together some of Ireland’s best-known luxury brands from Waterford and Galway Crystal to Foxford wool…Fri May 13 2011 - 01:00
Irish model unthinkable to DutchA TWO-TIER health system similar to that which operates in Ireland would be “unthinkable” in the Netherlands, according to a …Fri May 13 2011 - 01:00
Irish heavy metal group rock the world after 24 years of hard slogIT HAS taken 24 years, seven albums and multiple changes of personnel, but finally Irish heavy metal band Primordial have had…Thu May 12 2011 - 01:00
Strings attached to Michael comebackSinger George Michael will perform at the O2 in the company of a full orchestra in November.Wed May 11 2011 - 01:00
Tubridy first broadcast for BBC radio will be on July 23rdRYAN TUBRIDY is to join the BBC during the summer to replace fellow Irishman Graham Norton on Radio 2, the broadcaster has confirmed…Tue May 10 2011 - 01:00
Inchicore youth (19) shot in head dies in hospitalA TEENAGER who was shot in the head in a house in Inchicore, Dublin, yesterday has died.Tue May 10 2011 - 01:00
After 63 years, RTÉ calls time on Seán ÓgBROADCASTER SEÁN Óg Ó Ceallacháin said his last “Go mBeannaí Dia díobh go léir ” to his “cairde Gael” listeners last night and…Mon May 09 2011 - 01:00
Invincible Spirit expected to be star attraction when Queen visits studTHE QUEEN visits the Irish National Stud in Co Kildare in a fortnights time and there is one resident she is particularly interested…Sat May 07 2011 - 01:00
Music projects get U2 supportPROJECTS IN Louth, Mayo and Sligo are to receive musical tuition worth €1.6 million from a scheme part-funded by U2.Fri May 06 2011 - 01:00
April was driest and warmest on record but good weather not set to lastAPRIL WAS the driest and warmest on record in many places, but the glorious weather is not set to continueWed May 04 2011 - 01:00
Arthritis sufferers warned about herbal treatmentsARTHRITIS IRELAND has urged sufferers to consult their doctor before taking traditional herbal medicines.Tue May 03 2011 - 01:00
April was sunniest on recordApril was the sunniest and the warmest on record across much of the country, with temperatures were on average 3 degrees above…Tue May 03 2011 - 01:00
Royal wedding draws 1.3m Irish viewersNearly 1.3 million Irish viewers watched the royal wedding last Friday - a huge audience for a daytime event in this country.Tue May 03 2011 - 01:00
Ryanair ad bannedADVERTISING: RYANAIR HAS fallen foul of the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over an ad which featured a bikini-clad…Sat Apr 30 2011 - 01:00
One-third don't use up holidaysA THIRD of all Irish people do not take all their holiday entitlements, a new online survey has indicated.Sat Apr 30 2011 - 01:00
Gerry Ryan's partner speaks of heartbreak over his deathGERRY RYAN’S partner Melanie Verwoerd last night issued a statement speaking of her heartbreak a year after the broadcaster’s…Sat Apr 30 2011 - 01:00
AG warns on legal move to end horse fairATTEMPTS TO close down the controversial Smithfield horse fair through a High Court injunction could prove to be unconstitutional…Sat Apr 30 2011 - 01:00
An Irishman's DiaryTHE Proclamation of 1916 is not only our most famous historical document, it is also the most recognisable.Fri Apr 29 2011 - 01:00
Necessity the mammy of invention as O'Carroll's Mrs Brown is up for BaftaCOMEDIAN BRENDAN O’Carroll has always been surprised by Mrs Brown’s international success but even he was “gobsmacked” that its…Wed Apr 27 2011 - 01:00
Bafta nomination for 'Mrs Brown's Boys'Comedian Brendan O'Carroll has always been surprised by Mrs Brown's Boys international success but even he was “gobsmacked” that…Tue Apr 26 2011 - 01:00
Suspected arson at company depot destroys 16 coachesSIXTEEN COACHES and a bus depot were gutted in a suspected arson attack in the early hours of yesterday morning.Tue Apr 26 2011 - 01:00
Dublin should be sold as 'separate destination'DUBLIN SHOULD be promoted as a travel destination separate from Ireland, the former head of Dublin Tourism has said.Mon Apr 25 2011 - 01:00
Survey finds Ireland in top 10 when it comes to wellbeingDESPITE THE ferocity of the recession, Irish people rate themselves among the most fulfilled and optimistic in the world, according…Mon Apr 25 2011 - 01:00
Man's arm nearly severed in Phibsboro assaultA MAN remained in a critical condition in hospital last night following an assault outside a late-night shop in which his arm…Sat Apr 23 2011 - 01:00
Travel writers' festival in LismoreWRITE AWAY: Former Irish Times foreign correspondent Conor O’Clery will be one of the speakers at the Immrama Lismore Festival…Sat Apr 23 2011 - 01:00
Lack of winter tyres led to use of private 4x4MOTION ON VEHICLES: GARDAÍ IN Donegal were forced to use a member’s private 4x4 vehicle to access an alleged rape victim during…Wed Apr 20 2011 - 01:00
Public Enemy to play Electric PicnicLegendary American hip hop artists Public Enemy have been confirmed for the Electric Picnic music festival along with a host …Wed Apr 20 2011 - 01:00
Garda dedicates award to abused childrenROSCOMMON CASE: THE CHILDREN who were the victims in the Roscommon child abuse case are now able to live a normal life, according…Wed Apr 20 2011 - 01:00
Gardaí have 'no money' after bills are paidSome 120 members of An Garda Síochana had no money left over in their pay packets in January, the Association of Garda Sergeants…Mon Apr 18 2011 - 01:00
BOI bonuses 'should be investigated'The failure of Bank of Ireland to disclose bonuses it paid to senior staff should be re-investigated, the Association of Garda…Mon Apr 18 2011 - 01:00
