I’m ready to start a family but my job situation is really getting in the wayWork Q&A: I do not want to put myself in a difficult financial position to have a child, but I’m also afraid that if I wait too long I’ll miss my chance at becoming a parentWed Jun 17 2026 - 06:00
Ireland’s ‘best rivers’ continue to deteriorate in water qualityAssessment showing Ireland’s best rivers continue to deteriorate ‘must concern us all’, says EPA director Wed Jun 17 2026 - 00:01
Gardaí acting on intelligence about Larry Murphy in new Deirdre Jacob, Jo Jo Dullard searchOperation taking place in different section of disused quarry near Kildare border that was examined in FebruaryMon Jun 15 2026 - 19:40
Dublin 6 residents liken proposed tennis dome at exclusive club to ‘colossal glowing orb’Objectors seek to block dome at Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club housing indoor tennis court for use in bad weatherMon Jun 15 2026 - 19:30
Anti-immigration march to Dáil attempts to rally support against EU migration pact Large areas around Leinster House cordoned off, but demonstrators label those leaving building as ‘traitors’ Wed Jun 10 2026 - 20:17
Man in his 80s dies following collision with truck in Co LouthSeventy-five people killed on Irish roads so far this yearWed Jun 10 2026 - 20:06
I’m unemployed and in my 50s. How can I upskill for a career in AI?Work Q&A: Are there short courses that won’t break the bank? Wed Jun 10 2026 - 05:47
Immigrants make higher fiscal contribution than Irish-born, ESRI study findsSeparate study found ‘no general pattern’ of immigrants being more likely to be in receipt of welfare payments Wed Jun 10 2026 - 00:01
Tens of thousands of homes expected to follow new public infrastructure projectsThe Oireachtas housing committee heard 138 applications were made for funding aimed at unlocking zoned landTue Jun 09 2026 - 22:35
Father who was ‘completely unaware’ child was taken to Ireland seeks her returnThe mother, who is Irish, has alleged physical and mental abuse, including coercive control, prior to taking her daughter to IrelandMon Jun 08 2026 - 11:00
Taoiseach warns Rotunda board to ‘reflect’ on public contracts decisionMinister of State Robert Troy says there must be ‘consequences’ if public contracts not implemented Sat Jun 06 2026 - 21:36
Brian McNally, wrongfully convicted for Sallins train robbery, dies aged 83McNally was commended for his ‘long fight for justice and truth’, having unsuccessfully campaigned for a public inquiry and State apologySat Jun 06 2026 - 20:48
‘Racially motivated arson’ suspected at former gospel hall in BelfastPolice say building that had been bought by ‘legitimate businesspeople’ was deliberately set on fireSat Jun 06 2026 - 15:43
Baby given blood transfusion despite mother’s objections on religious grounds after court rulingCourt hears religious views should receive ‘utmost respect’ but not prevent life-saving treatmentSat Jun 06 2026 - 15:05
Cork tenant who ‘acted aggressively’ in neighbouring school ordered to vacate propertyBogdan Kreigel was ‘insulting’ and used ‘abusive language’ towards an appointed translator during RTB hearingThu Jun 04 2026 - 06:00
Woman ordered to vacate home after ‘attack’ on pregnant tenant led to emergency C-sectionResidential Tenancies Board tribunal deemed Ciara Butler to be the ‘aggressor’ after seeing video footage of incident at Djouce Hall in BrayWed Jun 03 2026 - 07:00
Cancer survivor wonders can she keep getting invalidity pension when her maternity benefit starts?Work Q&A: I’m recovering from breast cancer treatment and expecting in July. Can I keep receiving both payments?Wed Jun 03 2026 - 07:00
Woman who believes ex-husband watches her with ‘hidden cameras’ granted protection orderWoman in separate case who is ‘paying all the expenses’ claimed husband ‘punched’ her in the faceSun May 31 2026 - 06:00
RTB deems notice of termination landlord issued after alleged ‘violent’ assault invalidLandlord Alvina Grosu claimed her tenant’s grandson pushed her after she approached the back doorThu May 28 2026 - 09:00
Data-centre energy demand adds hundreds of euro to home electricity bills, study claimsReport draws criticism from representative body Digital Infrastructure Ireland, which says data centres ‘vital’Thu May 28 2026 - 06:00
Twenty Co Carlow schools received emails threatening mass shootingGarda patrols to remain in place near all primary schools in countyWed May 27 2026 - 18:29
Landlord required property as sister’s family living in ‘small caravan’, tribunal hearsCornelius Quilligan was previously ordered to pay €2,000 in damages to his tenant Joanne HoganWed May 27 2026 - 09:00
‘I was self-employed in the 1980s and I’m short for the full State pension. Should I just retire?’Work Q&A: What recourse would I have to get the full contributory pension if I can’t top up?Wed May 27 2026 - 07:00
Returning Irish troops tell of ‘extremely challenging’ mission in LebanonAbout 160 troops from 127th Infantry Battalion return home from six-month deployment with UnifilWed May 27 2026 - 06:27
Couple ordered to return part of deposit after charging tenants for new carpets aimed at boosting valueLandlords Gerard and Margaret Ryan found to have unlawfully retained €1,910 from the depositMon May 25 2026 - 08:25
Byelections: FG’s Seán Kyne elected in Galway West, defeating Noel Thomas in nailbiting finish - as it happenedKyne receives 19,218 votes after 4,249 transfers from Helen Ogbu, elected without reaching quotaSun May 24 2026 - 21:41
When does a warm spell become a heatwave?Temperatures of 25 degrees or more must be observed at a single weather station for five or more straight days to meet Met Éireann criteriaSat May 23 2026 - 09:47
This is Also a Love Story by Sally Hayden details ‘extraordinary people’ in ‘unthinkable situations’This is Also a Love Story, written by Irish Times journalist Sally Hayden, was launched in Dublin on FridayFri May 22 2026 - 20:45
Dublin Central and Galway West byelections enter final stretch, with cost of living ‘key issue’ on doorsteps Voting takes place in Dublin Central and Galway West on FridayThu May 21 2026 - 19:29
A charity made me redundant and hired someone else. Does this sound right?Work Q&A: The new hire has a different title, but it’s the same role with some additional responsibilitiesWed May 20 2026 - 07:00
Byelections latest: Gerry Hutch on the campaign trail; McAdam pledges to expand CCTVA crowded fields of candidates in both constituencies means that transfers are set to be decisiveTue May 19 2026 - 18:54
Irish film student with ‘incredible talent’ and his girlfriend killed in Thailand road crashMax Hendrickson (20), from Cabra, was a second year film student at the Institute of Art, Design and TechnologyMon May 18 2026 - 11:10
Person in Wexford is first in Ireland to win €1m through a scratch card, as cards are criticisedCritics say scratch cards are ‘sanitising and normalising’ gambling for young peopleMon May 18 2026 - 10:55
‘We’re rapidly turning into a city of hotels’: Independent Temple Bar store receives notice to vacateIndigo & Cloth’s owner Andy Collins says he has until July 15th to find a new locationSat May 16 2026 - 06:00
Domestic violence reports to gardaí rise by 10% this year so far, figures showGarda data released on Go Purple Day shows almost 18,000 reports in first four months of 2026Fri May 15 2026 - 13:37
‘Failed’ screws and brackets found at Waterford complex where two children fell from balconyJayden (3) and Nevaeh O’Neill (7) fell more than six metres when a pane of glass on the balcony railing crashed to the groundWed May 13 2026 - 08:00
Talk of career progression has ceased since I announced my pregnancy. What should I do?Work Q&A: I feel like it’s unreasonable for me to ask them to revisit and reinstate a new plan Wed May 13 2026 - 06:00
Children now ‘struggle to grasp basic concepts’: Teachers’ views on screen timeSmartphone use is ‘most concerning issue’ parents are ‘reluctant’ to confront, says principalTue May 12 2026 - 09:53
‘It’s going nowhere’: Irish abroad complain of long waits for passports after UK rule changeSince February, all Irish or UK citizens must have a valid UK or Irish passport when travelling to the UK, regardless of dual citizenshipTue May 12 2026 - 06:00
Couple ordered to pay damages after ‘appalling’ unlawful termination of elderly man’s tenancyLate tenant’s son argued the couple’s reasoning could set a ‘dangerous precedent’, allowing landlords to make an ‘unqualified medical decision’ to terminate tenancyMon May 11 2026 - 10:00
‘Stop this horror’: Protesters pledge to fight ‘tooth and nail’ for Stephen’s Green Shopping CentreTourists and Dubliners perplexed by redevelopment plan but one business owners calls for ‘progress’Sat May 09 2026 - 16:39
Pre-flight drinking at Dublin Airport: Reader was ‘vomited on’ by a ‘drunk passenger’ Passenger ‘vomited on’ and groups of drunk travellers ‘shouting’ and vaping mid-flightFri May 08 2026 - 08:00
TikTok is not addictive, social media giant tells politiciansOireachtas committee told age verification system at app store level would ‘shift responsibility’ from social media companiesThu May 07 2026 - 15:37
Met Éireann forecasts mixed weather with sunny spells for this weekendHighest temperatures over the coming days are likely to remain at about 14 to 15 degrees, the forecaster saidThu May 07 2026 - 09:10
Compulsory purchase orders for greenways ‘fundamentally inappropriate’, farmers’ groups sayPublic land should be preferred option for greenways but this is ‘not being consistently followed’, TDs and senators heardThu May 07 2026 - 07:00
‘Reporting and blocking alone are not enough’: Young people call for action on social mediaAdvocates spoke of spending ’hours’ on their phones, encountering bullying with lack of action from social media companiesWed May 06 2026 - 14:37
‘They came out of nowhere,’ Irish Gulf residents on living through missile attacks in the UAEIrish people in UAE reassured by state’s missile defences, with more than 2,800 projectiles launched in US-Iran conflictWed May 06 2026 - 14:37
My redundancy was fraught with error. Can I seek compensation?Work Q&A: A series of avoidable process gaps resulted in incorrect tax treatment, confusion and extensive follow-upWed May 06 2026 - 06:00
Last month was 12th-warmest April since 1900 despite being wetter than normalThe highest temperature recorded last month was 21.3 degrees at Claremorris, Co MayoTue May 05 2026 - 14:35
Man and woman arrested after seizure of firearms and replica grenade in Co WicklowArmy bomb disposal team and members of Garda armed support unit involved in operation in Baltinglass on MondayTue May 05 2026 - 12:08
