Down syndrome group hosts synod on eve of congressMORE THAN 100 people from across the world living with Down syndrome gathered in Dublin yesterday to discuss issues affecting…Thu Aug 20 2009 - 01:00
RTE big names attract new listenersThe big names at RTÉ radio had cause for celebration after the JNLR figures showed they continued to gain listeners.Thu Aug 20 2009 - 01:00
Down Syndrome congress beginsMore than 100 people from across the world living with Down Syndrome gathered in Dublin today to discuss issues affecting their…Wed Aug 19 2009 - 01:00
Passion Pit added to Electric Picnic billA number of news acts have been added to the line-up for next month's Electric Picnic event in Stradbally, Co Laois, with Passion…Wed Aug 19 2009 - 01:00
O2 unveils new mobile TV serviceMobile operator has unveiled its new mobile TV service, which will offer entertainment, music, news and sports programming directly…Tue Aug 18 2009 - 01:00
Irish competitiveness 'improving'Ireland’s competitiveness has not changed "dramatically" in the past year, but the cost of doing business here is beginning to…Tue Aug 18 2009 - 01:00
Readymix revenues slump in 'challenging ' conditionsBuilding materials group Readymix saw its revenues slump in the first six months of 2009, with the company predicting further…Tue Aug 18 2009 - 01:00
Ryanair to move nine routes from ManchesterRYANAIR HAS announced it is planning to move nine routes from Manchester airport to competing airports in the region.Tue Aug 18 2009 - 01:00
C&C price cut yields 'moderate' sales increaseA price cut in cider in Ireland has led to a “moderate” increase in sales for C&C, a survey by Merrion Stockbrokers said …Mon Aug 17 2009 - 01:00
Redundancy rebate delay criticisedThe Dublin Chamber of Commerce has called on the Government to reduce the waiting time for redundancy rebate claims, with some…Mon Aug 17 2009 - 01:00
Lower crude prices weigh on Dragon OilLower crude prices dragged first-half net income at gas and oil exploration company Dragon Oil down 37 per cent to $105 million…Mon Aug 17 2009 - 01:00
Ryanair to cut Manchester routesRyanair announced today it is planning to move nine routes from Manchester Airport to competing airports in the region.Mon Aug 17 2009 - 01:00
Irish prison overcrowding 'acute'Overcrowding in Irish prisons is "acute" and in some cases "amounts to inhuman treatment", the Inspector of Prisons has said.Fri Aug 14 2009 - 01:00
Jail population continues to riseThe number of people being sent to Irish jails continues to rise, while the cost of providing prison places has also soared.Fri Aug 14 2009 - 01:00
Tall ships, backflips and hurley sticksIt's a weekend for culture lovers and sports fans willing to brave the Irish weather to attend festivals and sporting events …Fri Aug 14 2009 - 01:00
Two held over hospital shootingGardaí have arrested two men in relation to the shooting of two security men in the grounds of a Dublin hospital earlier this…Thu Aug 13 2009 - 01:00
Uterine cancer survival rates riseThe survival rates for uterine cancer among Irish women is improving, a new review has found.Thu Aug 13 2009 - 01:00
Annual manufacturing production rises 4.3%ANNUAL PRODUCTION in the manufacturing sector rose 4Tue Aug 11 2009 - 01:00
Expert warns dispute will result in casualtiesTHE CHAIRMAN of an independent body set up to examine payments for pharmacists warned yesterday of “innocent casualties” as a…Sat Aug 08 2009 - 01:00
Ikea to create 100 jobs in DublinFurniture retailer Ikea is to create 100 new jobs to help cope with customer demand since it opened its doors last month.Fri Aug 07 2009 - 01:00
New court of appeal proposedA new Court of Appeal could be set up in a bid to clear a backlog of cases currently in the appeals system.Fri Aug 07 2009 - 01:00
Two get bail over seized cigarettesTWO PEOPLE appeared in court yesterday charged in the relation to the seizure of more than €6,000 worth of cigarettes at Dublin…Sat Aug 01 2009 - 01:00
Seatbelt use at record high - RSASeatbelt use among adults has hit a record high, but back seat passengers still pose a problem, a new survey has found.Thu Jul 30 2009 - 01:00
Cork-Midleton rail line opensA commuter rail service linking Midleton and Cork has officially opened today.Thu Jul 30 2009 - 01:00
Regulation of sunbeds urgedThe Government has been called upon to introduce urgently legislation to regulate the use of sunbeds, including a ban on usage…Wed Jul 29 2009 - 01:00
Eircom broadband users switch settings as access problems continueEIRCOM CUSTOMERS affected by last week’s internet disruption are still turning to alternative companies to provide DNS (domain…Fri Jul 24 2009 - 01:00
Unite calls for Bank of Ireland to accept pay rulingUP TO 500 employees picketed Bank of Ireland offices in Dublin yesterday in an attempt to force the bank to accept a Labour Court…Fri Jul 24 2009 - 01:00
Bus route to take to the mountainsA NEW bus service linking Dublin city with the nearby mountains and forest recreation areas will begin from this weekend.Thu Jul 23 2009 - 01:00
Staff picket Bank of Ireland officeUp to 500 employees picketed Bank of Ireland offices in Dublin today in an attempt to force the bank to accept a Labour Court…Thu Jul 23 2009 - 01:00
Union leaders meet Element SixSiptu representatives are meeting management at Element Six today in a bid to agree redundancy terms for the 370 workers who …Thu Jul 23 2009 - 01:00
Vigil at Monaghan hospital over cutsA vigil has begun at Monaghan General Hospital in protest at the removal of acute and emergency care services.Wed Jul 22 2009 - 01:00
Bus service links city to mountainsA new bus service linking Dublin city with the nearby mountains and forest recreation areas will begin from this weekend.Wed Jul 22 2009 - 01:00
Strike action at Bank of IrelandUp to 500 employees are to picket Bank of Ireland offices in Dublin tomorrow in an attempt to force the bank to accept a Labour…Wed Jul 22 2009 - 01:00
HSE says firms need 'pandemic tsar'Irish businesses should appoint a "pandemic tsar" to help deal with the potential fallout from the swine flu pandemic, the Health…Wed Jul 22 2009 - 01:00
Harney denies any attempt to bury Leas Cross reportMINISTER FOR Health Mary Harney has denied any attempt to “bury” the report into the Leas Cross scandal by releasing it on the…Mon Jul 20 2009 - 01:00
Harney denies findings 'buried'The Minister for Health Mary Harney has denied that there was any attempt to "bury" the report into the Leas Cross scandal by…Sat Jul 18 2009 - 01:00
Lack of investment a threat to Irish ISPsIRISH INTERNET service providers (ISPs) are running the risk of disruption to their internet services because of a lack of investment…Fri Jul 17 2009 - 01:00
Web users slate Eircom after 'attack' hits serviceANGRY CUSTOMERS have criticised Eircom after a suspected “denial of service attack” left some people without an internet service…Wed Jul 15 2009 - 01:00
Customers hit out at Eircom attackAngry customers have hit out at Eircom after another suspected attack left customers without internet service for several hours…Tue Jul 14 2009 - 01:00
Ruling praised for vindicating children's rightsREACTION: A HIGH COURT ruling overturning an order by the Department of Education compelling a school to enrol a disruptive …Sat Jul 11 2009 - 01:00
Survey of Irish children publishedThe first results from a major study of the lives of Irish children have been published today.Fri Jul 10 2009 - 01:00
Music fans begin Oxegen trekMusic fans are set to begin the trek today to Co Kildare for this year's Oxegen festival, with campsites opening from noon.Thu Jul 09 2009 - 01:00
IHRC warns of budget cut risksThe Irish Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has warned it may not be able to carry out its statutory functions following cuts to…Thu Jul 09 2009 - 01:00
Gardaí seek help in identifying bodyA man who died after being hit by a train in Co Louth last year has yet to be identified, gardaí said today.Thu Jul 09 2009 - 01:00
Garda narcotics swoop leads to 80 arrests in DublinGARDAÍ HAVE arrested 80 suspects in raids on homes throughout Dublin over the past number of days.Fri Jul 03 2009 - 01:00
Innovators offered chance to build own start-upsPOTENTIAL ENTREPRENEURS are being given the chance to develop their own high-quality start-ups with the support of a new intitiative…Fri Jul 03 2009 - 01:00
Surfers pay "little attention" to Google adsCOMPANIES RELYING on Google AdWords to sell their products or services online may need to rethink their strategies after new …Fri Jul 03 2009 - 01:00
80 held after Dublin drugs raidsGardaí in Dublin have arrested 80 people after a series of raids were carried out on premises throughout the capital in the past…Thu Jul 02 2009 - 01:00
Four held after €1.5m drug seizureFour men have been arrested following a significant cocaine seizure in Co Dublin this afternoon.Wed Jul 01 2009 - 01:00
