Mainstream 'ignoring' unemploymentMainstream political parties have been accused of ignoring the issues of unemployment and emigration in the election campaign…Tue Feb 15 2011 - 00:00
Irish top for texting when roamingIrish people are more likely to send text messages when overseas than citizens in other EU Member States, according to new research…Tue Feb 15 2011 - 00:00
Ryan seeks end to TV licence feeFormer minister for communications Eamon Ryan said today the Green Party would abolish the television licence fee if it becomes…Tue Feb 15 2011 - 00:00
State close to defaulting - SFFurther money from the taxpayer should not be used to shore up toxic banks because the country cannot afford it and is in danger…Tue Feb 15 2011 - 00:00
Martin launches FF campaignFianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin began his party's election campaign today by highlighting weaknesses in the policies of his…Wed Feb 02 2011 - 00:00
Waterstone's to close Dublin outletsBookseller Waterstone's has today confirmed it is to close two branches in Dublin with the loss of 46 jobs.Tue Feb 01 2011 - 00:00
Ireland still an innovation 'follower'Ireland remains a follower rather than a leader when it comes to innovation, according to a new study from the European Commission…Tue Feb 01 2011 - 00:00
Feeding frenzy off Hook Head: Dolphins and whales put on quite a showWILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER George Karbus has described images he captured of fin whales and dolphins hunting for herrings off the …Tue Feb 01 2011 - 00:00
New marathon sponsor expectedA new sponsor for the Dublin Marathon is expected to be named shortly, it was confirmed today.Mon Jan 31 2011 - 00:00
Gap between rich and poor widensNew research published today shows the gap between rich and poor has widened significantly since 1987.Mon Jan 31 2011 - 00:00
New guidelines for social workersA new set of draft guidelines covering conduct and ethics for social workers has been published.Fri Jan 28 2011 - 00:00
Strictly comes to DublinA host of stars will be showing off their best moves in Dublin this weekend as the phenomenally popular Strictly Come Dancing…Fri Jan 28 2011 - 00:00
Tóibin takes top teaching jobIrish novelist Colm Tóibin has been appointed professor of creative writing at the University of Manchester.Thu Jan 27 2011 - 00:00
Political instability 'embarrassing' for those tasked with promoting StateIBEC REACTION: THE POLITICAL instability is ruining Ireland’s international reputation and is proving “embarrassing” for those…Tue Jan 25 2011 - 00:00
FG and Labour support for Bill a 'betrayal'ALLIANCE OF LEFT: OPPOSITION PARTIES have been sharply criticised for considering backing the Finance Bill ahead of the general…Tue Jan 25 2011 - 00:00
Factory gate prices up 1 per centFactory gate prices rose by 1 per cent on an annual basis in December but were flat compared to the preceding month, new data…Tue Jan 25 2011 - 00:00
EMC quarterly profits up 61 per centData storage firm EMC, which employs 1,900 people across the island of Ireland, today reported fourth-quarter revenues up 19 …Tue Jan 25 2011 - 00:00
Opposition criticised over BillOpposition parties have been sharply criticised for considering backing the Finance Bill ahead of a general election.Mon Jan 24 2011 - 00:00
Ibec calls for end to political uncertaintyThe current political instability is ruining Ireland's international reputation and is proving "embarrassing" for those tasked…Mon Jan 24 2011 - 00:00
€867m allocated for national roadsA total of €867 million will be invested in the National Roads Programme this year, Minister for Transport Pat Carey confirmed…Mon Jan 24 2011 - 00:00
Leading firms say online wager tax not viableBOOKMAKERS: PROVISIONS IN the Finance Bill that would see betting tax extended to online operators are unenforceable, leading…Sat Jan 22 2011 - 00:00
Betting tax extended to online operatorsA plan to apply betting tax to online bookmakers is among the provisions included in the Finance Bill, which has been published…Fri Jan 21 2011 - 00:00
Irish writer on debut novel hot listIrish writer Kevin Barry has been included on a list of 11 debut authors who are expected to wow the literary world this year…Fri Jan 21 2011 - 00:00
Superquinn staff agree closure dealStaff at Superquinn in Naas, Co Kildare, have voted to accept a deal that consists of redeployment to other stores or redundancy…Tue Jan 18 2011 - 00:00
Apple grants Jobs medical leaveApple chief executive Steve Jobs has been granted a medical leave of absence to focus on his health, a statement from the company…Mon Jan 17 2011 - 00:00
Decline in counterfeit banknotesThe number of counterfeit euro banknotes seized last year fell by 12Mon Jan 17 2011 - 00:00
Food sector predicts strong tradingBusinesses working in the food sector are positive about the environment they are operating in, according to a new survey.Mon Jan 17 2011 - 00:00
Mickey Harte's daughter diesThe daughter of Tyrone football manager Mickey Harte has has been killed while on honeymoon.Mon Jan 10 2011 - 00:00
Coast Guard assisted 3,570 people - up 20% on 2009THE NUMBER of people assisted by the Irish Coast Guard rose by 20 per cent in 2010 to 3,570.Sat Jan 08 2011 - 00:00
Ireland named top destination for Chinese travellersWEEKS AFTER being selected as the top destination for 2011 by users of the highly respected Frommer’sSat Jan 08 2011 - 00:00
Coast Guard missions up 20%The number of people assisted by the Irish Coast Guard rose by 20 per cent in 2010 to 3,570.Fri Jan 07 2011 - 00:00
Ireland tops China holiday pollWeeks after being selected as the top destination for 2011 by users of the highly respected Frommer'sFri Jan 07 2011 - 00:00
Severe weather warning issuedA severe weather warning has been issued today by Met Éireann, which says that outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow will spread …Fri Jan 07 2011 - 00:00
Moore the merrier as weekend kicks offIrish musical legend Christy Moore continues his run of sell-out gigs at the Grand Canal Theatre tonight and tomorrow, while …Fri Jan 07 2011 - 00:00
Water restrictions to stay in placeWater restrictions are to remain in place in Dublin this weekend but storage levels in the capital's reservoirs are improving…Fri Jan 07 2011 - 00:00
Temperatures to plunge tonightTemperatures are expected to reach as low as -5 degrees in some areas this evening as the bad weather returns to the country.Thu Jan 06 2011 - 00:00
Anger over VHI premiums riseRival healthcare insurers have criticised VHI for its decision to raise its premiums by as much as 45 per cent from next month…Thu Jan 06 2011 - 00:00
'Irish Daily Star Sunday' to closeThe Irish Daily Star Sunday is to cease publication with the loss of 17 jobs.Thu Jan 06 2011 - 00:00
Snow set to return over next few daysSNOW IS expected to return to Ireland over the next few days while temperatures are likely to reach as low as -5 degrees in some…Thu Jan 06 2011 - 00:00
Snow set to make a returnSnow is expected to return to Ireland over the next few days while temperatures will likely reach as low as minus 5 degrees in…Wed Jan 05 2011 - 00:00
Superquinn to close Naas outletSuperquinn has today confirmed it intends to close its store in Naas, Co Kildare next month with the loss of up to 100 jobs.Wed Jan 05 2011 - 00:00
SF 'open' to Labour coalitionSinn Féin president Gerry Adams has today said the party is open to forming a coalition with Labour if it secures enough votes…Wed Jan 05 2011 - 00:00
Customers urged not to panic about postal delaysMAIL DELIVERIES: AN POST has said the bad weather is hampering deliveries of mail in the run-up to Christmas but that it is …Thu Dec 23 2010 - 00:00
Bad weather hampers postal deliveriesAn Post has admitted the bad weather is hampering deliveries of mail in the run up to Christmas but said it is doing everything…Wed Dec 22 2010 - 00:00
US firm to create up to 75 jobs in DonegalUP TO 75 new manufacturing jobs are to be created in Co Donegal over the next three years as part of a €10 million investment…Sat Dec 18 2010 - 00:00
75 new jobs for DonegalUp to 75 new manufacturing jobs are to be created in Co Donegal over the next three years as part of a €10 million investment…Fri Dec 17 2010 - 00:00
Christmas shoplifting 'to cost €40m'Shoplifting will cost retailers €40 million this Christmas, according to the business lobby group Isme.Fri Dec 17 2010 - 00:00
Tom Waits makes Rock Hall of FameMaverick musician Tom Waits is to enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, it was announced today.Wed Dec 15 2010 - 00:00
Zuckerberg is 'Time' person of 2010Time magazine has named Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg as its 2010 Person of the Year.Wed Dec 15 2010 - 00:00
