Selfless and softly spoken leaderProfile: He had not only climbed Mount Everest but had set the world record for scaling the peaks of the highest mountains.Fri Jan 04 2013 - 00:00
Grants to support artists with disabilitiesThe Rehab Group today launched a major grant scheme aimed at supporting those with disabilities working in the arts.Thu Jan 03 2013 - 00:00
Midsummer gloom cast pall on 2012 weatherLast June was among the most miserable months in Irish weather history, recording both the wettest and darkest conditions since…Thu Jan 03 2013 - 00:00
Industry urges enforcement, not new lawsQ Should Government legislate to curb abuse on social media?Sat Dec 29 2012 - 00:00
16 operations at children's hospitalKIDNEY TRANSPLANTS: Temple Street children’s hospital in Dublin carried out 16 kidney transplants in 2012, the most ever undertaken…Sat Dec 29 2012 - 00:00
Dublin house prices up 4.2% this yearHouse prices in Dublin are showing tentative signs of recovery with latest figures revealing an increase of 4Sat Dec 29 2012 - 00:00
Celebs and hardcore fans dig their heels in on a busy dayEveryone has a way of picking a winner. Why not use song titles as a guide?Fri Dec 28 2012 - 00:00
Dublin house prices up 4.2% in 2012House prices in Dublin are showing tentative signs of recovery with latest figures showing an increase of 4Fri Dec 28 2012 - 00:00
Many ways to make merry over the festive seasonChristmas and the equestrian world go hand-in-hoof, so to speak – not just at racecourses in Leopardstown and Limerick but at…Thu Dec 27 2012 - 00:00
Complaint personal, claims doctorA doctor under investigation by the Medical Council has said a complaint levelled against him by a colleague was probably motivated…Fri Dec 21 2012 - 00:00
Busiest year for Samaritans as economic collapse takes tollSamaritans Ireland recorded its busiest year to date in 2012, with more than 400,000 calls to volunteers, many prompted by the…Thu Dec 20 2012 - 00:00
Simon criticises effect of funding cuts on health of homelessAt least four homeless people have died so far this winter as the number of those sleeping on the streets increases.Thu Dec 20 2012 - 00:00
Fund of €50m established to repair homesA fund has been established to fix thousands of homes affected by pyrite, Phil Hogan, the Minister for the Environment, Community…Wed Dec 19 2012 - 00:00
Sixth of Samaritans calls over crisisOne in six calls to the Samaritans in Ireland is related to the economic crisis.Wed Dec 19 2012 - 00:00
Cross-Border arrests in Black caseThree people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Northern Ireland prison guard David Black following an intensive…Wed Dec 19 2012 - 00:00
Major increase in homelessnessThere has been a significant increase in the number of people sleeping rough in Ireland despite the opening of extra shelter …Wed Dec 19 2012 - 00:00
Officials intervene in hospital road disputeDublin City Council officials have intervened in a dispute over a hospital road that has been built immediately beside a row …Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00
Family and friends hold candlelit vigil in memory of those who took their own livesA thousand candles flickered in the darkened college chapel at St Patrick’s College, MaynoothMon Dec 17 2012 - 00:00
Haulage licence withdrawn amid suspicion of Garda collusionA drug trafficker whose alleged collusion with gardaí is currently under investigation, had a haulage licence he used for smuggling…Fri Dec 14 2012 - 00:00
Families worse off than 2009 - charityThousands of families will have between €3,000 and €5,000 less next year than they had in 2009 once the effects of Ireland’s …Thu Dec 13 2012 - 00:00
Bunch of flowers left by staff marks spot where homeless man died of hypothermiaPaul Doyle was a familiar sight sleeping rough in doorways in BrayWed Dec 12 2012 - 00:00
Museum to examine remains found in Co Meath bogThe National Museum of Ireland is to begin examining the remains of Ireland's latest "bog person" discovered at a Bord na Móna…Mon Dec 10 2012 - 00:00
Hospital limits visitors in bid to curb infectionVisits to Temple Street children’s hospital in Dublin are being limited to parents and guardians in a bid to protect patients…Sat Dec 08 2012 - 00:00
Five in hospital after three-car crash in MayoThree people were in a critical condition in hospital last night after a car crash in Co MayoMon Dec 03 2012 - 00:00
Woman critical after Liffey rescueA woman is in a serious condition in hospital after she was rescued by emergency services from the River Liffey in Dublin city…Fri Nov 30 2012 - 00:00
Families being hit by crisis, finds studyAlmost two-thirds of families with young teenagers say they are experiencing significant hardship due to the recession, a new…Thu Nov 29 2012 - 00:00
AIB return to markets a 'step on the road'The Secretary General of the Department of Finance John Moran yesterday welcomed AIB’s return to the markets as “another step…Thu Nov 29 2012 - 00:00
Company plans Temple Bar overhaulA new strategy aimed at revolutionising Dublin’s tourist hub plans to demolish Temple Bar Square and recast it as “Dubliners …Wed Nov 28 2012 - 00:00
FF fails to delay passage of Dublin city budgetFianna Fáil last night attempted to delay the passage of next year’s Dublin city budget, saying the pending national property…Tue Nov 27 2012 - 00:00
Barring order move urgedWeekend access to barring orders will prove a crucial step in tackling domestic violence in Ireland, Women’s Aid has claimed. …Fri Nov 23 2012 - 00:00
Better domestic violence law urgedWomen’s Aid has appealed for an urgent review of domestic violence laws to introduce a system of emergency, out of hours access…Thu Nov 22 2012 - 00:00
Coogan refused permission to enter the United StatesHistorian Tim Pat Coogan has been unable to secure a visa to enter the US next week to promote his latest book.Thu Nov 22 2012 - 00:00
Demonstrators pledge to keep campaigningCall for legislation Groups demanding legislation on abortion following the death of Savita Halappanavar have vowed to hold …Mon Nov 19 2012 - 00:00
Two left dead after car crashes in Clare and GalwayTwo fatal crashes took place yesterday in Co Clare and Co Galway.Mon Nov 19 2012 - 00:00
Deployment of troops stokes war worriesAs Israeli rockets continued to fall across Gaza last night, concerns were growing that the arrival of ground troops could propel…Sat Nov 17 2012 - 00:00
'Worst yet to come,' say aid workersHumanitarian workers in Gaza believe the “worst is yet to come” as the conflict with Israeli security forces intensified yesterday…Fri Nov 16 2012 - 00:00
Dublin 'car club' rental scheme may be approvedPlans for a Dublin city “car club” similar to the successful bike rental scheme could be approved early next week.Fri Nov 16 2012 - 00:00
Co-founder of Chieftains dies, aged 76A founding member of the traditional Irish music group The Chieftains has died.Thu Nov 15 2012 - 00:00
Gilmore appoints journalist Niamh Sweeney as fourth adviserTánaiste Eamon Gilmore has appointed a fourth adviser to deal with issues relating to his work as Minister for Foreign Affairs…Thu Nov 15 2012 - 00:00
Students protest over cuts to grantsThousands of students yesterday turned out to demonstrate against cuts to maintenance grants and “threatened increases” in student…Thu Nov 15 2012 - 00:00
Dublin City Council names temporary head of cultural trustDublin City Council has appointed a new head of the Temple Bar Cultural Trust following the recent temporary departure of its…Tue Nov 13 2012 - 00:00
Fans turn out as Taylor enters book arena with launch of 'My Olympic Dream'The houselights went up and the crowd exploded in a frenzy of expectation.Mon Nov 12 2012 - 00:00
Altered city plan could aid hospital concerns - expertPlanning concerns around the national children’s hospital could be swept away with a simple variation to the Dublin city development…Mon Nov 12 2012 - 00:00
Changes to Junior Cert exam welcomedThe head of St Patrick’s teacher training college in Drumcondra has welcomed forthcoming changes to the Junior Certificate exam…Mon Nov 12 2012 - 00:00
Hundreds turn out for Taylor book launchHundreds of fans greeted Olympic champion Katie Taylor as she launched her London 2012 memoir in Bray, Co Wicklow today.Sat Nov 10 2012 - 00:00
Former minister Andrews follows O'Shea as head of GoalFormer minister of state for children and youth affairs Barry Andrews has been appointed head of the international aid agency…Fri Nov 09 2012 - 00:00
Council to discuss planning history of Carlton sitePressure mounted on Dublin City Council officials last night to explain in detail an agreement reached for the development of…Tue Nov 06 2012 - 00:00
CSO yearbook paints picture of struggling StateA DETAILED new study of Ireland shows a State still struggling to come to terms with rising unemployment, falling wages and an…Thu Nov 01 2012 - 00:00
Council urges safe Halloween festivitiesAppeals have been made for the public to celebrate Halloween safely in what is one of the busiest times of the year for emergency…Wed Oct 31 2012 - 00:00
Gardaí recover body of missing Kildare teenGardaí have recovered the body of a teenager who went missing earlier this monthWed Oct 31 2012 - 00:00
