Bus Éireann increases Expressway fares by 5 per centCompany blames rising cost base, including higher fuel and insurance costs, on fare riseTue Jul 18 2023 - 06:12
Ireland has become warmer and wetter while May is sunniest month, 30-year Met Éireann study showsCountry has also seen a 7% increase in rainfall, with an average annual figure of 1,288mmTue Jul 18 2023 - 00:00
Two competitors killed in crash at Sligo Stages RallyDriver and co-driver die in single vehicle incident on Sunday afternoonSun Jul 16 2023 - 18:15
HSE recalls e-cigarettes due to higher than permitted levels of nicotine Second alert submitted by environmental health service to EU about vaping products in recent weeksFri Jul 14 2023 - 20:31
Cocaine worth estimated €11.4m discovered in horsebox at Rosslare Europort Two men arrested; drugs discovered with assistance of Revenue’s scanner and detector dog in horse box which had arrived from FranceFri Jul 14 2023 - 15:27
Charities for elderly risk becoming ‘overwhelmed’ as Ireland faces ageing population‘Huge problem coming for housing needs of older people,’ says Alone chief executiveThu Jul 13 2023 - 16:29
Cost of watching matches on GAAGo will be revisited, GAA director general saysFeedback that charge of €12 per match is too high ‘noted’, Oireachtas media committee hearsWed Jul 12 2023 - 17:29
As it happened: Ryan Tubridy and Noel Kelly issue blistering defence of pay arrangements at Oireachtas committeesPresenter and his agent disputed broadcaster’s account of payments during six hours of questioning at Oireachtas hearingsTue Jul 11 2023 - 20:36
RTÉ pay crisis: Kevin Bakhurst signals need for ‘interim funding’ from State to meet broadcast costsBoard of RTÉ executive management is stood down as Ryan Tubridy and his agent prepare to face Oireachtas committeesMon Jul 10 2023 - 21:46
Minister for Housing ‘not surprised’ as homeless numbers rise againState is turning a corner on housing delivery, says Darragh O’Brien, despite homeless figures reaching record highFri Jun 30 2023 - 14:15
Expect sunshine and showers over the weekend, says Met Éireann‘Unseasonably’ windy weather is also forecast for across the countryFri Jun 30 2023 - 14:06
Tolls ‘highly likely’ to increase again in 2024 after deferral expiresInflation above 3% would lead to more price rises, Transport Infrastructure Ireland told TDsWed Jun 28 2023 - 15:41
Shamrock or St Patrick’s cabbage? Have your say on design of new Irish passportPublic consultation seeks opinions on a new theme, with redesign focusing on country’s plants and animalsWed Jun 28 2023 - 09:32
Ireland’s hasty decision to return to Test cricket proves ill-judgedAfter a disastrous ODI World Cup qualifying campaign, it’s difficult to see what benefit returning to the longest format offeredWed Jun 28 2023 - 05:00
Co Laois man (22) dies after drowning incident in GreeceCouncillor says community will rally around family of third-level student Rory Deegan from CullohillTue Jun 27 2023 - 17:39
Research ranks Ireland as safest tourist driving hotspot – but most expensive tooIreland has third lowest rate of road deaths in Europe per 100,000 people and sits ninth in the top 10 best countries globally for tourists to drive inTue Jun 27 2023 - 14:12
Ryan Tubridy controversy prompts Claire Byrne and Joe Duffy to disclose their RTÉ deals on airMiriam O’Callaghan joins fellow RTÉ presenters in publicly discussing remuneration from broadcasterMon Jun 26 2023 - 20:45
‘Life-altering side effects’: when medical and cosmetic treatments abroad go wrongIrish Dental Association representative says he knows ‘a lot of very good Turkish dentists’ but they’re not part of ‘the commercial enterprises that are touting for patients in Ireland and preying on the fact that these patients are vulnerable’Sat Jun 24 2023 - 05:00
Tubridy pay: Taoiseach ‘concerned’ about undisclosed payments as presenter apologises ‘unreservedly’RTÉ interim deputy director general Adrian Lynch says Tubridy will not return to radio show duties next week for ‘editorial reasons’Fri Jun 23 2023 - 22:22
AI’s decisions should be explained to people affected, Oireachtas toldCall for more worker representation on Govtech, the board responsible for regulating the safe use of AI in the public sectorWed Jun 21 2023 - 17:01
Over 90% of women say periods affect working life, with almost half uncomfortable discussing in workplaceSurvey by Financial Services Union also finds 22% saying periods ‘joked about’ in workplaceWed Jun 21 2023 - 09:10
‘I was wrong’: Dave Fanning apologises for ‘bad’ comments about Christy DignamDave Fanning admits remarks on RTÉ radio about recently deceased Aslan singer were ‘incredibly ill-timed’Tue Jun 20 2023 - 16:56
Avoid cutting taxes in budget to prevent ‘surge’ in inflation, Tasc advisesThink tank recommends maintaining current tax levels to protect social services and allow for additional investment in areas such as pensions, health and climate changeTue Jun 20 2023 - 07:59
Woman (70s) dies after car she was travelling in crashed into ditch in Co ClareIncident happened at 9.20pm Sunday night on R483 near KilrushMon Jun 19 2023 - 08:53
Is Greystones at capacity? ‘There is a genuine concern that the town can’t cope’It’s close to Dublin and the sea, but residents say it is struggling with rising population and oversubscribed amenitiesMon Jun 19 2023 - 05:50
Homecare dispute nears resolution after providers accept HSE tender offer Over 40,000 people receive care supplied under contract from members of Home and Community Care Ireland and The National Community Care NetworkFri Jun 16 2023 - 05:00
‘Significant gaps’ remain in protection of human trafficking victims in Ireland US State Department’s 2023 Trafficking report lists Ireland in ‘tier two’ of its classification systemThu Jun 15 2023 - 20:48
Two men in critical condition following Co Kildare crash Man in his mid 40s and one in his 70s brought to Mater hospital after collisionSun Jun 11 2023 - 11:33
Was Pádraig Harrington right to say Ireland exports military technology to Saudi Arabia?Other Irish businesses have links to a state with a much-maligned human rights recordThu Jun 08 2023 - 18:00
‘Live your life with no regrets’: Cancer awareness campaigner Trina Cleary dies aged 38Cleary used her experience of breast cancer to raise public awareness and highlight the need for early detection through social mediaWed Jun 07 2023 - 15:52
Greta Thunberg to be given honorary freedom of Dublin cityLord Mayor Caroline Conroy will also honour environmentalist Duncan Stewart for his work on raising awareness about climate changeWed Jun 07 2023 - 09:51
Aer Lingus among victims of global cyberattack that has compromised employee dataIt is understood the attack has affected eight customers of support services company Zellis in the UK and IrelandTue Jun 06 2023 - 15:00
Leave no Trace launches nationwide campaign as local authorities deal with Bank Holiday beach litterPublic urged to pick up litter, stick to designated pathways and act responsibly with dogsTue Jun 06 2023 - 08:22
Nathan Johns: With bigger fish to fry, it’s hard to justify Ireland playing Test match at Lord’sCricket Ireland face a tough balancing act due to their financial position but sometimes you have to say noMon Jun 05 2023 - 06:00
Adair and McBrine lead Ireland lower-order revival before England complete 10-wicket victory Harry Tector also scores half-century as Ireland make England bat again to seal victory in one-off TestSat Jun 03 2023 - 16:53
Ireland survive to third day against England but are dominated at LordsIreland struggle to deal with England’s batting prowess as English take total control of TestFri Jun 02 2023 - 18:59
England in commanding position as Ireland toil on day one at Lord’s Mismatch on first day of Test as Ireland could only muster 172 all outThu Jun 01 2023 - 19:04
Eoin Morgan: ‘The Irish pathway is now very different to mine’With Morgan’s career over, Ireland are back playing Test cricket with a calibre of player that one day may be comparable to himWed May 31 2023 - 19:00
‘I thank her for allowing me to work with her’: How Katie McCabe grew into the leader Arsenal and Ireland need From being close to being ditched by her club, Katie McCabe has been entrusted with Arsenal’s armband and will soon lead Ireland into the World CupSun May 28 2023 - 05:00
Occupants given extra two weeks to vacate housing association-owned Dublin city buildingThe 46 people have been living in McSweeney House on Berkeley Street near Phibsborough since May 12thSat May 27 2023 - 15:08
Council of Europe commissioner raises concerns over homelessness among asylum seekers in IrelandDunja Mijatović says situation ‘may contribute to a nascent anti-refugee sentiment’Fri May 26 2023 - 18:34
Dublin residents warned to let taps run after water issues fixed overnightUisce Éireann says pressure will take time to return to normal as pipe network refillsFri May 26 2023 - 08:26
Climate change could place even further stress on overstretched land useWorld energy expert tells EPA conference how land use has intensified globally since 1960Thu May 25 2023 - 21:00
James Martin’s ‘life-changing’ work for Down syndrome praised during Dublin visit‘It’s been so positive for the community to have someone as cool and talented as him representing us’Wed May 24 2023 - 18:01
Increased livestock, fertiliser use outdid effects of emission reductions on Irish farms – EPAIreland has now failed to comply with EU National Emission Reduction Commitments for nine of the past 10 yearsWed May 24 2023 - 17:58
Catherine Corless welcomes appointment of director to oversee exhumation at Tuam mother and baby homeHistorian and campaigner describes selection of Daniel Mac Sweeney as ‘a great relief’Tue May 23 2023 - 13:08
Supply and cost issues could slow Irish drivers’ switch to EVs, new report says Consumer demand for new electric vehicles has increased by 35 per cent this year despite a rise in cost, says Done DealTue May 23 2023 - 05:00
Inch hotel blockade lifted with talks planned before further transfers of asylum seekers Round-the-clock demonstration to continue on the Magowna Road in Co Clare but not directly outside the Magowna House HotelMon May 22 2023 - 04:00
Ireland set to become first country with mandatory health warnings on alcohol Display of information on dangers of drinking will be required from 2026Mon May 22 2023 - 00:01
Inch protests to continue despite removal of Magowna House blockade ‘Honest, open discussion’ played role in decision to remove blockade at Magowna House in Inch, says Joe O’BrienSun May 21 2023 - 17:32
