Irish internet pioneer on Icann boardAn Irish internet pioneer has been appointed to the board of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (Icann).Fri Sept 28 2007 - 01:00
Exports, imports both up 4%The value of exports increased by 4 per cent in the first half of this year compared to the corresponding period in 2006, with…Wed Sept 26 2007 - 01:00
Stylish no-car day has little impactHigh nellies, steam engines, and men and women in Edwardian dress accounted for the bulk of the traffic around Herbert Park in…Mon Sept 24 2007 - 01:00
Demonstration at Tara against M3 routeHundreds of protesters gathered at the Hill of Tara in Co Meath yesterday to form "the world's first giant human harp" photographed…Mon Sept 24 2007 - 01:00
Minister pays tribute to career guidance counsellorsThe dropout rate from third-level education in Ireland is the lowest in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development…Wed Sept 19 2007 - 01:00
Anti-racism drive gets red cardCampaigners aiming to spread an anti-racist message to GAA fans prior to yesterday's All-Ireland football final saw their efforts…Mon Sept 17 2007 - 01:00
Electricity prices to be reduced by more than 5%Householders can look forward to reduced electricity charges this winter as the Commission for Energy Regulation announced yesterday…Tue Sept 11 2007 - 01:00
Extension of grants to convert homes to renewable heat sourcesA Government grant scheme aimed at encouraging householders to convert their homes to use renewable heat technologies has surpassed…Tue Sept 04 2007 - 01:00
Bacon's nude to fetch €13m for collegeA nude painting by renowned Irish artist Francis Bacon, given to London's Royal College of Art in lieu of rent, is expected to…Tue Sept 04 2007 - 01:00
Campaign urges leaving cars at homeMotorists in Dublin have been challenged to take "one small step for a better quality of life" by leaving their cars at home …Tue Sept 04 2007 - 01:00
Tourists told to take extra careGREECE: The Department of Foreign Affairs has appealed to Irish people travelling to Greece to "take extra care" if visiting…Tue Aug 28 2007 - 01:00
Cancer survival rates better but still behind EuropeCancer survival rates in Ireland are still below the European average, despite recent improvements, reports a study published…Wed Aug 22 2007 - 01:00
384 bank holiday drivers drink testedThe number of drink-driving incidents recorded over the August bank holiday weekend rose by almost 60 in comparison to the same…Wed Aug 08 2007 - 01:00
Dublin girl (15) reported missingGardaí in Dublin are seeking assistance in tracing the location of a missing 15-year-old girl.Wed Aug 08 2007 - 01:00
'Reckless' teenage dare condemned by Irish RailIrish Rail has condemned a teenage dare which involved a boy lying beneath a section of railway track while a train travelled…Thu Aug 02 2007 - 01:00
Irish officer takes up Kosovo taskforce postA senior Army officer who was appointed to head a multinational taskforce in central Kosovo took up his new post yesterday.Thu Aug 02 2007 - 01:00
Visitors to Ireland continue to riseThe number of overseas visitors to Ireland has increased by 3Wed Aug 01 2007 - 01:00
New electronic toilet seat is rolled outThey call it the "essence of cleanliness"Tue Jul 24 2007 - 01:00
Site on M3 route over 2,000 years oldArchaeologists have learned that the national monument discovered during works on the M3 motorway at Lismullin, Co Meath is more…Sat Jul 21 2007 - 01:00
Big surge in Lotto ticket sales ahead of €10m record jackpotLottery fever is sweeping the nation and punters have been eagerly snapping up tickets ahead of tonight's record-breaking €10…Sat Jul 21 2007 - 01:00
Five killed, three badly hurt in crashesThe Road Safety Authority (RSA) has called for motorists to take more care following the deaths of five people in four separate…Fri Jul 20 2007 - 01:00
Irish players share in poker millionsSix Irish players were among the 621 who shared the prize pool of $60 million in the main event at the World Series of Poker …Thu Jul 19 2007 - 01:00
Exhibition to mark plight of homelessAn art exhibition called "Home" which is aiming to raise awareness and understanding on the issue of homelessness was opened …Thu Jul 19 2007 - 01:00
Toxic chemical found in drinking water supplyDrinking water provided to homes in Cavan and Monaghan by a private company was contaminated with a toxic chemical, an RTÉ investigation…Wed Jul 18 2007 - 01:00
MCD committee to examine Streisand chaosConcert promoters MCD have announced the establishment of a specialist committee to examine the problems at last Saturday night…Wed Jul 18 2007 - 01:00
Irish people going abroad moreIrish people made 1.5 million trips abroad in the first three months of this year, figures released yesterday by the Central …Tue Jul 17 2007 - 01:00
Many events to catch this weekend - in between the raindropsThe recent spell of disappointing weather looks set to continue but, for those brave enough to bear the conditions, there is …Sat Jul 14 2007 - 01:00
World poker winner to scoop $8.25mThousands of poker players from around the world have descended on the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas for the 38th annual …Thu Jul 12 2007 - 01:00
Climbers call on Ó Cuív for access legislationThe Mountaineering Council of Ireland called on the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs yesterday to propose …Thu Jul 12 2007 - 01:00
Early implementation of vaccine could eliminate cervical cancerThe early implementation of a cervical cancer vaccine could eliminate the disease in Ireland, a healthcare professional said …Wed Jul 11 2007 - 01:00
Farming bodies block open access to landOpposition to a report recommending that recreational access be allowed to farm land is not coming from land owners but from …Mon Jul 09 2007 - 01:00
16 taken from harbour to five Dublin hospitalsMedical services Sixteen people, 15 children and one adult, were transported from Dún Laoghaire harbour to five Dublin hospitals…Fri Jul 06 2007 - 01:00
Fashion to the fore as bookies enjoy their Derby dayConvoys of white limousines and helicopters are not things normally found abandoned in the muddy country fields of KildareMon Jul 02 2007 - 01:00
Flexibility needed to keep older workers in the labour forceThe Republic must introduce flexible arrangements that will encourage older people to continue working up to and beyond retirement…Tue Jun 26 2007 - 01:00
Languages, classics bring end to examsJunior Cert: This year's Junior Certificate examinations came to an end yesterday with about 2,000 students sitting exams in…Fri Jun 22 2007 - 01:00
Improvement in schools' Irish programmes urgedIrish speaking needs to be placed more centrally in the planning of schoolwork according to reports published by the Department…Fri Jun 22 2007 - 01:00
Music papers hit the right noteJunior Cert music: The Junior Cert music papers yesterday received "a very positive response" from students and teachers.Thu Jun 21 2007 - 01:00
Listening test only problem in 'fair' examsLeaving Cert Spanish: There were no major criticisms of yesterday's higher-level Spanish paper, with the written sections regarded…Wed Jun 20 2007 - 01:00
No surprises in accountingLeaving Cert accounting: The Leaving Cert accounting exams sprung few surprises.Wed Jun 20 2007 - 01:00
Higher, ordinary level students happy with 'balanced' papersJunior Cert materials technology (wood): Students were happy with the Junior Cert materials technology (wood) exams, with papers…Tue Jun 19 2007 - 01:00
Both papers 'could not be faulted'Junior Cert home economics: There was little complaint about the Junior Cert home economics exams, with papers at higher and…Sat Jun 16 2007 - 01:00
Technical drawing 'testing but fair'Leaving Cert technical drawing: The Leaving Cert technical drawing syllabus was examined for the penultimate time this week …Sat Jun 16 2007 - 01:00
Few complaints about more student-friendly questionsJunior Cert science: There was little complaint about the Junior Cert science exams, with papers at higher and ordinary level…Fri Jun 15 2007 - 01:00
Leaving papers in art 'along predicted lines'Exam Times Leaving Cert art: The Leaving Cert art exam sprung few surprises yesterday and both students and teachers were happy…Fri Jun 15 2007 - 01:00
Barnardos wants bigger role for separated fathersIrish society has to respond to the rise of single parent families by giving fathers a greater role in raising their children…Wed Jun 13 2007 - 01:00
Traffic disruptions on busy N11 near Bray this weekendTraffic will be disrupted this weekend on the N11, the main Dublin-Wexford route, because of the closure of a section of the …Wed Jun 13 2007 - 01:00
Exam students especially vulnerable to eating disordersStudents undertaking exams are seen as being particularly at risk of developing eating disorders, according to a new campaign…Tue Jun 12 2007 - 01:00
Literacy group gets TV funding boostThe National Adult Literacy Agency (Nala) has received €500,000 from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to develop a new …Thu Jun 07 2007 - 01:00
Irish art hidden in US for 35 years to go on displayA recently repatriated collection of Irish art that has been hidden away in the United States for decades will go on sale next…Wed Jun 06 2007 - 01:00
Bloom award for Dundalk gardenerDundalk gardener Paul Martin has won the inaugural best in show award at Ireland's largest and most ambitious gardening showcase…Sat Jun 02 2007 - 01:00
