New pop-up Covid test centre in Athlone to tackle outbreak of Delta variantHSE Midlands appeals to anyone socialising along river Shannon to present for testingTue Jun 22 2021 - 22:15
What is the Delta variant and how much does vaccination protect against it?Explainer: Chief medical officer warns a fifth of Covid-19 cases in State now Delta variantTue Jun 22 2021 - 17:20
Gardaí not seeking anyone else after man detained over Dublin deathVictim, in his 60s, died after violent assault at his home in Firhouse on Sunday nightMon Jun 21 2021 - 19:41
Delta variant accounts for 20% of new Covid cases, Holohan warns‘Concerning increase’ in variant reported as 284 more coronavirus cases are confirmedMon Jun 21 2021 - 18:43
US honour for 98-year-old woman whose Mayo weather report changed D-Day landingFrom the post office in Blacksod, the Sweeney family had been recording the weather every hour throughout the second World WarSun Jun 20 2021 - 18:13
Unvaccinated people will need Covid cert to travel abroad – TánaisteGovernment has decided to diverge from Holohan’s travel advice, Varadkar saysSun Jun 20 2021 - 15:26
11 motorcyclists have died on Irish roads so far this yearBikers are urged to participate in safety programme and watch out for ‘unpredictable’ actions of other driversFri Jun 18 2021 - 16:25
Funeral of ‘exceptional’ horse rider Tiggy Hancock (15) to take place next weekThe young event rider died following an accident during a training session in DublinFri Jun 18 2021 - 16:21
INMO calls for emergency meeting with HSE over ‘hazardous’ hospital conditionsUnion says level of hospital overcrowding is ‘very unsafe’ for its members and patientsFri Jun 18 2021 - 14:31
Death of Waterford boy (15) in workplace accident ‘difficult to comprehend’Funeral of Dylan Doublet will take place on Saturday after dumper truck accidentFri Jun 18 2021 - 12:09
Three arrested after glass bottles thrown at restaurant staff on South William StreetRestaurant worker taken to hospital for injuries sustained during incidentFri Jun 18 2021 - 10:58
New daily sailings to Clare Island set to begin from JulyExtra ferry sailings will bring ‘massive improvement’ to residents’ livesThu Jun 17 2021 - 18:50
Tributes paid to talented horse rider (15) who died following training accidentTiggy Hancock won a team medal at the European Championships in 2019Thu Jun 17 2021 - 14:18
Median age of lone home buyer has risen from 34 to 42Typical age of joint buyer has also risen in recent years amid housing crisisThu Jun 17 2021 - 12:52
‘Deep grief’ as anniversary of Det Garda Colm Horkan’s death markedHorkan family says ‘life will never be the same without Colm’Thu Jun 17 2021 - 09:02
Builders, designers of mica homes should play role in redress, says MinisterO’Brien seeks to ensure accountability for ‘people who have walked off the pitch’Wed Jun 16 2021 - 15:40
President recognises ‘vital’ contribution of artists on BloomsdayHiggins underlines ‘fundamental role’ of the arts as he honours James Joyce’s UlyssesWed Jun 16 2021 - 11:12
Skellig Michael reopening delayed by 10 days due to bad weatherPoor sea conditions have delayed preparatory and safety works on world heritage siteWed Jun 16 2021 - 09:58
Ombudsman report: 2020 was a devastating year for childrenSchool closures meant some at risk children went under the radar, says Niall MuldoonWed Jun 16 2021 - 07:54
Mica and pyrite protest: ‘People are not taking this lying down’Hundreds of demonstrators seek greater support to cover repair costs of homesTue Jun 15 2021 - 19:26
Pyrite in Mayo: ‘We worked hard. We bought our house in good faith’As their homes crumble, protesters want State to cover 100% rebuild and repair costsMon Jun 14 2021 - 01:35
Irish vaccine researchers at Oxford receive Queen’s honoursAdrian Hill and Teresa Lambe commended for services to science and public healthFri Jun 11 2021 - 22:33
On-campus student accommodation at UCD to cost up to €14k for next academic yearAffluent international students being targeted by college, says SUFri Jun 11 2021 - 21:26
Traveller who became ‘role model’ teacher recognised at mayoral receptionOwen Ward hailed by Galway mayor as ‘inspiration’ for young members of communityFri Jun 11 2021 - 19:45
FDA extends shelf life of J&J vaccine by six weeksUS regulator’s decision based on data from ongoing stability assessment studiesFri Jun 11 2021 - 00:22
People with dementia have experienced ‘significant deterioration’ during pandemicMore than half of family carers reported a deterioration in their own mental healthFri Jun 11 2021 - 00:01
Proposed sale of Tolka Park described as act of ‘cultural vandalism’Save Tolka Park campaign says stadium should be preserved as community assetThu Jun 10 2021 - 22:55
Capel Street and Parliament Street pedestrianisation trial to beginMove by Dublin City Council aims to facilitate outdoor dining on busy eveningsThu Jun 10 2021 - 19:34
Dog foul to be sprayed bright yellow in Galway to encourage owners to clean upThe message ‘Clean it up you dirty pup’ will be stencilled on footpaths around the cityWed Jun 09 2021 - 17:56
‘Warm and welcoming’ mood in Dublin as no major incidents reported on MondayLord Mayor of Dublin encourages people to come in and enjoy the city centreTue Jun 08 2021 - 12:01
Man (60s) discovered unconscious in Fairview following assaultVictim taken to the Mater Hospital to be treated for serious injuriesTue Jun 08 2021 - 10:12
Natural early risers more likely to avoid depression, research findsSleep patterns which clash with body clock increase probability of reduced wellbeingTue Jun 08 2021 - 01:00
Q&A: Restaurants and bars reopen. What other restrictions are being eased?Only table service is allowed for outdoor dining but there is no time limit or ‘substantial meal’ ruleMon Jun 07 2021 - 07:57
Outdoor dining to reopen amid street disruption in DublinMinister defends policing of disturbances in capital over the bank holiday weekendMon Jun 07 2021 - 07:34
Humphreys defends policing of Dublin public order incidentsAt least 33 people arrested and glass bottles thrown at gardaí on successive nightsSun Jun 06 2021 - 21:03
Trouble on streets of Dublin: Anatomy of a night that went wrongFor second night, convivial socialising in the city centre is swiftly overtaken by disorderSun Jun 06 2021 - 16:54
Palestinian ambassador criticises ‘non-transparent’ organisation of TCD eventPalestinian Mission says invitation did not say ambassador would appear with othersSat Jun 05 2021 - 18:33
Stephen Donnelly ‘privileged’ to receive coronavirus vaccineMinister commends work of the volunteers and workers at his local vaccination centreSat Jun 05 2021 - 18:09
Dead Zoo: 20,000 animal specimens removed ahead of repair worksEmptying Natural History Museum’s upper two floors took 10 monthsFri Jun 04 2021 - 15:25
Man (20s) dies after getting into difficulty off Dalkey coastSwimmer winched aboard Rescue 116 helicopter and flown to Beaumont HospitalFri Jun 04 2021 - 11:54
Mild and dry weather forecast for June bank holiday weekendDr Ronan Glynn advises people to avoid indoor meetings and to gather in small groupsFri Jun 04 2021 - 09:25
From Hong Kong to Ahascragh: Couple taps into growing Irish whiskey marketThe McAllisters have come home from Hong Kong to build a distillery in an old millThu Jun 03 2021 - 01:00
Q&A: What can guests expect from hotel reopening?Indoor dining at hotels and guest houses will be available to overnight guests onlyWed Jun 02 2021 - 01:07
Antigen testing may be used to test 500 concert goers upon entering pilot eventThe concert is the first in a series of test live entertainment events due to take place over a three-week periodTue Jun 01 2021 - 22:24
Mandatory masks and no drinking for spectators at pilot sports eventsStadiums to hold up to 10 per cent capacity in ‘controlled environment’, Chambers saysTue Jun 01 2021 - 10:29
Gardaí investigating reports of brawl in Bettystown centreGroup of men, some carrying shears and other weapons, clash in Co Meath townMon May 31 2021 - 14:36
Rate of recycling of electronics increased significantly in 2020April and May saw 56% jump in recycling of bulky kitchen appliances such as dishwashersMon May 31 2021 - 12:33
Sunday was hottest day of year with more sunshine on the wayMix of sunny spells and showers forecast for upcoming bank holiday weekendMon May 31 2021 - 10:39
Fit to reopen: Gym owners eye pent-up demandHealth clubs will be up and running again next week, but with no sauna or steam roomMon May 31 2021 - 06:00
Graduating doctors: ‘It is possible to have kids and complete medical school’Medical student graduates from RCSI after giving birth on day of final examFri May 28 2021 - 21:10
