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‘A life well-lived, a talent realised’: Tributes paid to Johnny Duhan who died in Galway swimming accident

‘A life well-lived, a talent realised’: Tributes paid to Johnny Duhan who died in Galway swimming accident

Singer-songwriter drowned at Silverstrand, Co Galway; search continues for woman who went missing after swimming at the same beach

Wed Nov 13 2024 - 12:37
Kathleen Watkins: Funeral Mass remembers a woman whose life was a ‘hymn of love’

Kathleen Watkins: Funeral Mass remembers a woman whose life was a ‘hymn of love’

Broadcaster and wife of Gay Byrne was immensely talented and beloved by many people, her funeral mass was told

Tue Nov 12 2024 - 18:15
Grief and remembrance – Ronan McGreevy on Dublin’s Armistice Day in 1924

Grief and remembrance – Ronan McGreevy on Dublin’s Armistice Day in 1924

The crowds that descended on the city took everyone by surprise, not least the Dublin Metropolitan Police

Mon Nov 11 2024 - 18:58
How the 1915 slaughter in Gallipoli of a young man from the Liberties inspired his great-nephew to record an album

How the 1915 slaughter in Gallipoli of a young man from the Liberties inspired his great-nephew to record an album

Fiach Moriarty recorded his album in memory of Jack Kavanagh who was 22 when he died from wounds sustained in one of the first World War’s most momentous battles

Mon Nov 11 2024 - 15:02
Sepultura in Dublin review: the mosh pit heaves as Brazilian heavy metalers rock up a storm on farewell tour

Sepultura in Dublin review: the mosh pit heaves as Brazilian heavy metalers rock up a storm on farewell tour

Review: ‘Do you want to hear the older stuff?’ Sepultura singer Derek Green asks the crowd at sold out show as the band celebrate 40 years

Sun Nov 10 2024 - 12:51
Election 2024: Parties start to unveil promises as campaign gets under way

Election 2024: Parties start to unveil promises as campaign gets under way

Three-week long run-in to November 29th polling day begins with party policy launches and poster placing

Fri Nov 08 2024 - 19:18
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to stand on their record in government

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to stand on their record in government

Taoiseach Simon Harris says the three Coalition parties had governed well together and passed five progressive budgets

Fri Nov 08 2024 - 18:50
President Michael D Higgins writes letter of congratulations to Donald Trump after his US election victory

President Michael D Higgins writes letter of congratulations to Donald Trump after his US election victory

President previously criticised Donald Trump’s record on climate change as ‘regressive’

Fri Nov 08 2024 - 16:12
Rule-breaking influencers will be named and shamed if they do not comply with guidelines, ASA warns

Rule-breaking influencers will be named and shamed if they do not comply with guidelines, ASA warns

Advertising watchdog says social media influencers must flag commercial content

Fri Nov 08 2024 - 15:23
Ireland's weird weather: Why does it feel like summer at the moment?

Ireland's weird weather: Why does it feel like summer at the moment?

High pressure is causing very mild winds from the south and southwest, making it feel more like summer than autumn

Thu Nov 07 2024 - 18:57
US election results: Kamala Harris urges supporters to accept outcome of presidential vote

US election results: Kamala Harris urges supporters to accept outcome of presidential vote

Democrat says result must be accepted as Republican claims ‘magnificent victory’

Wed Nov 06 2024 - 23:37
John Magnier criticised by judge over claims that go ‘to very heart of administration of justice’

John Magnier criticised by judge over claims that go ‘to very heart of administration of justice’

Judge says billionaire suggested adviser was potentially guilty of criminal offence in attempt to stop disclosure of documents

Tue Nov 05 2024 - 15:58
Stardust campaigner plans to run as National Party election candidate

Stardust campaigner plans to run as National Party election candidate

Sinn Féin names replacement for Brian Stanley on Laois ticket as party leader tells TD to ‘man up and take responsibility for his own behaviour’

Mon Nov 04 2024 - 21:35
Geography and destiny – Ronan McGreevy on the Boundary Commission

Geography and destiny – Ronan McGreevy on the Boundary Commission

Northern nationalists felt abandoned by process

Mon Nov 04 2024 - 18:55
Irish woman in Valencia: ‘Living in a fourth floor apartment means we still have a home’

Irish woman in Valencia: ‘Living in a fourth floor apartment means we still have a home’

Spain floods: Christine Connolly said no rain fell where she lives but her village was inundated with floodwater from elsewhere

Mon Nov 04 2024 - 06:46
Sinn Féin councillor suspended from party following allegation of sending inappropriate online messages to minor

Sinn Féin councillor suspended from party following allegation of sending inappropriate online messages to minor

Cllr JJ Magee, a member of Belfast City Council, denies the allegations of inappropriate conduct

Sun Nov 03 2024 - 22:41
Listen: Ernest Shackleton’s adventure is told in his own voice - thanks to AI

Listen: Ernest Shackleton’s adventure is told in his own voice - thanks to AI

The voices of seven other crew members who kept diaries while on the Endurance also feature in the documentary

Sat Nov 02 2024 - 13:00
Thousands gather on Dublin’s O’Connell Street for  Halloween parade that did not take place

Thousands gather on Dublin’s O’Connell Street for Halloween parade that did not take place

Website had given details of large event hosted by Galway arts ensemble Macnas but no such festivities had been arranged

Thu Oct 31 2024 - 21:19
Dublin-Belfast train users: ‘It’s advertised as an hour from Dundalk. It takes an hour and 20’

Dublin-Belfast train users: ‘It’s advertised as an hour from Dundalk. It takes an hour and 20’

Competition with Dart leads to frustration for north-south travellers as well as capital’s commuters

Wed Oct 30 2024 - 06:00
Mark Foley drink-driving case: ‘Where he crashed would have been my driver’s seat and my four-year-old in the back’

Mark Foley drink-driving case: ‘Where he crashed would have been my driver’s seat and my four-year-old in the back’

Blood-alcohol test shows ex-EirGrid chief was four times over limit when he crashed into two parked cars

Sun Oct 27 2024 - 16:55
‘Our lives will never be the same’: Woman lost father, son and brother on the same dangerous road

‘Our lives will never be the same’: Woman lost father, son and brother on the same dangerous road

Old Dublin-Belfast road opposite Monasterboise Inn is another ‘accident waiting to happen’, says Bernie Whelan

Sun Oct 27 2024 - 06:00
What I Read This Week: A vital read on the origins of the Troubles and Boris Johnson’s memoir flop

What I Read This Week: A vital read on the origins of the Troubles and Boris Johnson’s memoir flop

Reporter Ronan McGreevy picks his standout stories of the week including a pertinent piece on an essential truth about Catholic Ireland

Sat Oct 26 2024 - 08:00
Kyran Durnin case: Gardaí receive ‘huge volume’ of information from public

Kyran Durnin case: Gardaí receive ‘huge volume’ of information from public

Detectives no closer to making arrests amid claims the State’s child protection system had ‘failed’ Co Louth boy

Fri Oct 25 2024 - 06:00
‘It’s surreal. It’s like something off a TV show’: Former neighbours of Kyran Durnin express bewilderment amid Garda dig

‘It’s surreal. It’s like something off a TV show’: Former neighbours of Kyran Durnin express bewilderment amid Garda dig

Search for missing boy (8) had moved from house in Emer Terrace in Dundalk to a shared garden at the back of the terrace

Thu Oct 24 2024 - 15:45
Kyran Durnin case: Gardaí finish dig in Dundalk back garden without finding fresh evidence

Kyran Durnin case: Gardaí finish dig in Dundalk back garden without finding fresh evidence

Forensic examination of Emer Terrace house and wasteland outside complete, with focus likely to shift to Drogheda

Thu Oct 24 2024 - 15:30
‘They laugh at us’: Dublin retailers voice fury at €10,000-plus payouts for defamation over shoplifting

‘They laugh at us’: Dublin retailers voice fury at €10,000-plus payouts for defamation over shoplifting

Shopkeepers association hears of rising levels of criminality in stores, from shoplifting to violent robbery

Wed Oct 23 2024 - 19:47
Boy (15) who competed in Ireland’s Fittest Family ‘will be hugely missed by everyone who knew him’

Boy (15) who competed in Ireland’s Fittest Family ‘will be hugely missed by everyone who knew him’

Cillian Flaherty was a third year students at Blakestown Community College in Dublin 15

Wed Oct 23 2024 - 09:44
Drink driving case against former Eirgrid chief executive dismissed over failure to offer a urine test

Drink driving case against former Eirgrid chief executive dismissed over failure to offer a urine test

Blood sample taken from Mark Foley which showed him to be four times over legal limit ruled inadmissible

Tue Oct 22 2024 - 15:54
Moynalty Horse Chase: ‘I wouldn’t vote for Sinn Féin. They are too inexperienced’

Moynalty Horse Chase: ‘I wouldn’t vote for Sinn Féin. They are too inexperienced’

Those who turned out for a local football fundraiser in north county Meath are expecting the present Government to be re-elected

Tue Oct 22 2024 - 06:00
Substantial increase in number of 13 year-olds diagnosed with disability over last decade - report

Substantial increase in number of 13 year-olds diagnosed with disability over last decade - report

The most prevalent physical disability was found to be blindness or visual impairment (24.8%), followed by pain or difficulties breathing (19.1%), trouble doing physical activities (11.9%) and deafness/hearing impairment (2.5%)

Tue Oct 22 2024 - 00:01
War and remembrance  – Ronan McGreevy on the Battle of Le Pilly

War and remembrance – Ronan McGreevy on the Battle of Le Pilly

A dark time for the 2nd Royal Irish Regiment

Mon Oct 21 2024 - 20:05
Two men killed in separate road traffic incidents in Cork and Galway

Two men killed in separate road traffic incidents in Cork and Galway

Man (24) died in single-vehicle collision between Bantry and Ballydehob while second man (20s) was killed near Dunmore

Mon Oct 21 2024 - 17:40
Finance Bill to be brought forward to ensure it is passed before general election, says Chambers

Finance Bill to be brought forward to ensure it is passed before general election, says Chambers

Once polling date is announced, legislation will be sequenced to be completed and become law before Oireachtas is dissolved

Mon Oct 21 2024 - 14:57
Liam Payne’s relatives and friends call for ‘dignity’ for singer in the wake of tragedy

Liam Payne’s relatives and friends call for ‘dignity’ for singer in the wake of tragedy

Cheryl Tweedy called for media to consider ‘what use’ some graphic reports serve as she considers protection of their son, Bear

Sat Oct 19 2024 - 13:12
‘We are happy with the price’: Music promoter Denis Desmond on buying Rory Gallagher’s guitar

‘We are happy with the price’: Music promoter Denis Desmond on buying Rory Gallagher’s guitar

Fender Stratocaster is acquired for more than €1 million at auction in London

Fri Oct 18 2024 - 19:42
Storm Ashley could bring 120km/h winds to two counties as Met Éireann issues orange and yellow warnings

Storm Ashley could bring 120km/h winds to two counties as Met Éireann issues orange and yellow warnings

First named storm of the season set to make landfall on Sunday, with high winds expected amid high spring tides

Fri Oct 18 2024 - 17:56
Liam Payne: One Direction bandmates ‘completely devastated’ by singer’s death

Liam Payne: One Direction bandmates ‘completely devastated’ by singer’s death

Ongoing investigation, including interview of five witnesses, indicates former pop group member (31) was alone at time of death

Thu Oct 17 2024 - 21:30
Student protest: Anger over accommodation crisis, but will they vote for Sinn Féin?

Student protest: Anger over accommodation crisis, but will they vote for Sinn Féin?

Students staged a walkout from lectures to give a message to the Government that they are not satisfied with the costs of education

Thu Oct 17 2024 - 19:36
Gardaí suspect boy (8) may have been killed up to two years before he was reported missing

Gardaí suspect boy (8) may have been killed up to two years before he was reported missing

Murder investigation opened after gardaí fail to find any indication that Kyran Durnin is still alive

Wed Oct 16 2024 - 17:55
British general involved in Bloody Sunday and Ballymurphy massacre dies

British general involved in Bloody Sunday and Ballymurphy massacre dies

General Mike Jackson told Saville Tribunal he ‘emphatically’ rejected suggestion he sought to sanitise the events of January 30th, 1972

Wed Oct 16 2024 - 10:50
‘You will have to go to the Costa del Sol to see an Irish pub’: hospitality protesters descend on Dáil

‘You will have to go to the Costa del Sol to see an Irish pub’: hospitality protesters descend on Dáil

Restaurateurs and publicans warn of mass closures unless Government reverses VAT increase

Tue Oct 15 2024 - 18:36
Ireland’s Jewish community ‘united by a longing to see peace’, says chief rabbi

Ireland’s Jewish community ‘united by a longing to see peace’, says chief rabbi

Members of the community believe in ‘the necessity of war’ against Hamas but not all agree with Israel’s every action, says Yoni Wieder

Sun Oct 06 2024 - 06:00
Soldier buried in unmarked grave gets a headstone after 80 years

Soldier buried in unmarked grave gets a headstone after 80 years

Memorial erected by grandnephew of Richard Keogh, whose relatives were unable to afford one when he died in 1945

Fri Oct 04 2024 - 17:53
Man arrested over alleged harassment of Taoiseach Simon Harris

Man arrested over alleged harassment of Taoiseach Simon Harris

Taoiseach previously condemned the demonstrations outside his home in May as a ‘form of thuggery’

Wed Oct 02 2024 - 08:25
Commuters have their say on Irish Rail’s timetable changes: ‘This is Third World stuff’

Commuters have their say on Irish Rail’s timetable changes: ‘This is Third World stuff’

Changes made to facilitate more intercity trains have made things ‘infinitely worse’, according to commuters

Mon Sept 30 2024 - 16:08
Man appears in court after discovery of gold bullion worth almost €1.4 million in Dublin

Man appears in court after discovery of gold bullion worth almost €1.4 million in Dublin

Gardaí charged Farhats Bahtijevs (55) with 10 offences relating to money laundering and illegal drugs

Mon Sept 30 2024 - 13:16
We asked a renter, a landlord, a pensioner, a carer and a wheelchair user what they want from Budget 2025

We asked a renter, a landlord, a pensioner, a carer and a wheelchair user what they want from Budget 2025

‘It was alright before my husband died. But on my own, coming into the winter, I am worried’

Mon Sept 30 2024 - 06:00
'A lot of people here are very angry': on board the cataract bus from Cork to Belfast

'A lot of people here are very angry': on board the cataract bus from Cork to Belfast

Bus loads of cataract patients are making a 900-kilometre round-trip from Cork to Belfast for treatment due to long waiting lists locally. Video: Ronan McGreevy

Sun Sept 29 2024 - 13:36
‘Why am I paying private health insurance? It defeats the whole purpose’: Cataract bus passengers face higher costs

‘Why am I paying private health insurance? It defeats the whole purpose’: Cataract bus passengers face higher costs

HSE has cut reimbursement rate for patients travelling for operations but many in need of procedure have little choice but to pay up

Sun Sept 29 2024 - 06:00
Tax leads to significant decline in consumption of sugary drinks

Tax leads to significant decline in consumption of sugary drinks

Sugar Sweetened Drinks Tax sees 25 per cent drop in consumption of sugary drinks

Fri Sept 27 2024 - 19:00
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