The Irish Times

‘The quality of life achievable in Limerick is second to none’

Plans to make the city an even better place to live and work are well underway

Fri May 27 2022 - 00:00

Harney defends role of university governing body in controversial €8 million site deal

Former Tánaiste says governors were ‘horrified’ there was no written valuation

Thu May 12 2022 - 19:48

Wexford council considering inquiry into secretary after dispute with radio station

Independent investigation into editorial interference attempts needed, station director says

Fri Apr 29 2022 - 08:00

Row over planned wind farm at Cork beauty spot Gougane Barra

Local objectors dismayed by permission for ‘domineering’ turbines in area

Tue Apr 26 2022 - 03:00

Majority of Irish people want cap on the number of Ukrainian refugees

Seen&Heard: Davy shelling out bumper prices for homes; trucking firm backed by Bono and the Edge valued at $3.8bn

Sun Apr 24 2022 - 11:54

Council approves €4.5m sale of Mount Anville site in south Dublin for gaelscoil

Three-storey, eight-classroom school possibly to be developed for Gaelscoil Laighean

Tue Apr 12 2022 - 07:14

Wexford council official denies seeking improper editorial guarantees

Council wants to ‘rebuild’ a ‘necessary working relationship’ with South East Radio

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 21:20

Judges ‘inundated’ with challenges to planning decisions

High Court judge claims complex applications are putting judicial resources under pressure

Wed Feb 23 2022 - 16:41

Storm Franklin: Public warned of falling trees as 8,600 remain without power

Gusts of more than 130km/h recorded as third storm in a week batters country

Mon Feb 21 2022 - 19:47

Funeral of council worker who died during Storm Eunice to take place on Wednesday

Billy Kinsella was killed while clearing fallen debris in Co Wexford last Friday

Mon Feb 21 2022 - 12:57

Storm Franklin: Orange warnings for six counties as ‘damaging gusts’ forecast

Risk of coastal flooding as strong winds and high seas lead to wave overtopping

Sun Feb 20 2022 - 10:50

Storm Eunice: Almost 1,000 properties set for second night without power

Tributes paid to Wexford council worker Billy Kinsella (59) killed clearing debris

Sat Feb 19 2022 - 18:46

Storm Eunice: Council worker dies in Wexford after being struck by falling tree

Some 28,000 properties without power as yellow level snow and ice warning in place

Fri Feb 18 2022 - 21:15

Storm Eunice to be ‘short and sharp’, says Met Éireann, after Storm Dudley abates

Second storm this week to bring flooding, stormy seas, high winds and snow

Thu Feb 17 2022 - 07:45

‘It’s important to have women in the room where the decisions are being made’

Women councillors on gender imbalance in local politics and why this has to change

Sat Feb 05 2022 - 00:00

Vicky Phelan made Honorary Freewoman of Limerick

Woman who exposed CervicalCheck scandal says ‘Don’t be afraid to take them on’

Thu Feb 03 2022 - 20:53

Local heroes: The people making a difference in communities around Ireland

We asked you to nominate someone in your life who gives back

Sat Jan 22 2022 - 00:00

Ashling Murphy: People gather for vigils around world

Vigils for 23-year-old have taken place in London, Edinburgh, New York, Dubai and Brisbane

Sun Jan 16 2022 - 17:27

How row over comments on local radio required a Sipo intervention

County manager overstepped the mark in dispute with businessman and radio station

Sat Jan 15 2022 - 06:00

County council votes against taking action against its chief executive

Tom Enright receives standing ovation at Wexford council meeting after Sipo report

Fri Jan 14 2022 - 20:06

Landlord ‘at wits’ end’ two years after serving notice on tenant

‘I have attempted to be patient. I have been flexible . . . I am not a social worker’

Tue Dec 21 2021 - 02:00

State to fund scrambler bike tracks to tackle antisocial behaviour

Funding will be combined with increased Garda powers to seize bikes if used dangerously

Fri Dec 10 2021 - 01:00

Pledges to clarify when route for Cork-Limerick upgrade will be selected

Death toll on road raised in Dáil at least 62 people having died on the N20 since 1997

Mon Dec 06 2021 - 20:34

Nama controls enough land for 20,000 new homes

Most of development land is in high-demand areas of Dublin, Kildare and Meath

Mon Dec 06 2021 - 05:30

Strategic Power Projects to receive connection offer for Louth solar and battery project

185MW site is single largest project on Eirgrid’s latest ECP list of connection offers

Mon Nov 22 2021 - 04:05

Council CEO accused of threatening to pull radio funding over coverage

Sipo hearing told Tom Enright complained of content he said was ‘biased’ and ‘unfair’

Fri Nov 12 2021 - 20:11

EDF and Fred Olsen choose Wicklow Port for wind farm base

Energy giants to invest estimated €15m in port in a move that will create 115 jobs

Fri Nov 12 2021 - 12:09

Extra €1m in funding needed to support Tallaght drugs and alcohol task force

Growing number of women ‘trapped in a life of addiction and intimidation’

Mon Nov 08 2021 - 20:48

Funds granted to combat erosion threatening 14 Wexford homes

‘Remarkable acceleration of costal erosion’ identified at Seaview, Kilmore since 2014 storms

Tue Nov 02 2021 - 22:46

Construction material inflation ‘having impact on tender prices’

Building firm voices concern around completion of largescale housing projects

Tue Nov 02 2021 - 16:32

TV guide: 33 of the best shows to watch this week, beginning tonight

Will Sliney’s Storytellers, The Outlaws, Breastfeeding My Boyfriend, An tSlí, Universe, John Connors’ Acting Academy, Mrs Brown’s Boys Live, Army of Thieves

Sun Oct 24 2021 - 06:00

‘I’ve been threatened by a local drug lord, followed, filmed and abused on the street’

Residents in St Mary’s Park in Limerick growing more fearful as crack cocaine use rises

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 01:00

Green Party committed to improving safety on N20, says Eamon Ryan

Party leader refuses to confirm whether road will be upgraded to motorway under NDP

Mon Oct 04 2021 - 12:39

Plan for 275 apartments in Drogheda faces legal challenge

Environmental group claims permission for site next to Scotch Hall centre breaches density guidelines

Mon Oct 04 2021 - 12:03