Flanagan says he has given half net salary to local groupsINDEPENDENT TD Luke “Ming” Flanagan has said that he has given half his net salary to local groups as he promised to do after…Mon Apr 02 2012 - 01:00
RTÉ unions say decision to close London office has left staff 'shocked'RTÉ STAFF have expressed dismay at the decision to close its London office as part of a €25 million cost-cutting programme…Sat Mar 31 2012 - 01:00
Fighting cancer on the home frontCANCER RESEARCH: IT IS MORE than 40 years since US president Richard Nixon first declared a war on cancer when he signed the…Fri Mar 30 2012 - 01:00
National orchestra cancels spring tourThe RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra has had to cancel a spring tour and a children’s concert because of budgetary constraints…Thu Mar 29 2012 - 01:00
RTÉ to implement cuts of €25mRTÉ is facing another €25 million in cuts which will see a further round of voluntary redundancies and reduced spending on sports…Thu Mar 29 2012 - 01:00
Premium seats just the ticket for fervent Euro 2012 fansIN A throwback to happier economic times, Ireland soccer fans have already bought more than €1 million worth of premium tickets…Wed Mar 28 2012 - 01:00
Proposal to place children's hospital in BlanchardstownA PROPOSAL to situate the national children’s hospital on the site of Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown is to be put to Fingal…Tue Mar 27 2012 - 01:00
MS patients urge Reilly to make drug availableMULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (MS) patients have called on the Minister for Health James Reilly to make available a new drug which has had…Tue Mar 27 2012 - 01:00
Actor says Point cinema will give huge lift to areaDUBLIN’S NEWEST cinema complex opened last night with a ringing endorsement from actor Brendan Gleeson.Sat Mar 24 2012 - 00:00
Value of Croke Park deal 'underestimated'THE CROKE Park agreement is working and is delivering a leaner public service without industrial unrest, the Dáil public accounts…Fri Mar 23 2012 - 00:00
Family-owned hotels group reports 21% increase in visitorsA network of 26 family-owned hotels has reported a 21 per cent increase in visitor numbers to date this year.Fri Mar 23 2012 - 00:00
Paul Simon in 25th anniversary 'Graceland' concert at 02 in JulyPaul Simon is to play his album Graceland in its entirety at a concert in the O2 in Dublin this July.Fri Mar 23 2012 - 00:00
Croke Park agreement 'is working'The Croke Park Agreement is working and is delivering a leaner public service without industrial unrest, the Public Accounts …Thu Mar 22 2012 - 00:00
Director rebuffs criticism over 'obnoxious' reality TV showTV3’S DIRECTOR of programming, Ben Frow, has accused critics of Tallafornia of a lack of perspective about the programme.Thu Mar 22 2012 - 00:00
Irish slant to 'Titanic' seriesA MAJOR television drama to commemorate the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 is to be screened over the coming weeks.Thu Mar 22 2012 - 00:00
'Vast majority' of radio stations viableTHE “VAST majority” of local radio stations reapplying for their licences are financially viable despite the recession, the Broadcasting…Thu Mar 22 2012 - 00:00
Tallafornia critics 'need perspective'TV3’s director of programming Ben Frow has accused critics of Tallafornia of a lack of perspective about the programme.Wed Mar 21 2012 - 00:00
Identical twins hope odds are stacked in their favourAnother set of identical twins will be representing Ireland on the international stage in the coming months and they will not…Tue Mar 20 2012 - 00:00
Whirlwind tour of Dublin in June to start in Croke ParkTHE OLYMPIC torch’s whirlwind tour of Dublin will take place on June 6th, starting off at Croke ParkTue Mar 20 2012 - 00:00
Tax cut threat to British TV dramas filmed in RepublicTHE ABILITY of Ireland to attract high-end British television drama productions could be threatened by changes which are likely…Tue Mar 20 2012 - 00:00
Scrap 'self-indulgent' transition year, urges elderly lobby groupIN WHAT might be seen as the first salvo in an inter-generational war, Friends of the Elderly has called for the scrapping of…Mon Mar 19 2012 - 00:00
Term 'gay' can inhibit young menHOMOPHOBIC LANGUAGE is used a means of control not just against gay people but also those who are straight, a conference was …Sat Mar 17 2012 - 00:00
MEPs approve plan to resolve 'beef trade war'MEPs HAVE overwhelmingly approved proposals that will resolve the 24-year “beef trade war” between the EU, the United States …Thu Mar 15 2012 - 00:00
Vote urges PM to condemn websiteA motion calling on the Dutch prime minister to condemn an inflammatory anti-immigration website has been overwhelmingly carried…Thu Mar 15 2012 - 00:00
Debt crisis turning point reached, says Van RompuyTHE EUROPEAN Union has reached a “turning point” in dealing with the debt crisis, president of the European Council Herman Van…Wed Mar 14 2012 - 00:00
Pressure increases on Dutch PM to condemn websiteINTERNATIONAL PRESSURE on the Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte, to repudiate an anti-immigration website has increased following…Wed Mar 14 2012 - 00:00
EU at 'turning point' - Van RompuyThe European Union has reached a “turning point” in dealing with the debt crisis, president of the European Council Herman van…Tue Mar 13 2012 - 00:00
Launch of app for sexual healthTHE FIRST IRISH app for sexual health was launched last week by Minister for Health and Children James Reilly.Tue Mar 13 2012 - 00:00
Tartan army travelling more in hope than expectation for Celtic showdownOUT OF the championship and on the back of three straight defeats, the Scottish rugby fans travel to Dublin with little expectation…Sat Mar 10 2012 - 00:00
Jape wins award for second timeJAPE HAS become the first artist to win two Choice Music Prizes for best album.Fri Mar 09 2012 - 00:00
Jape wins second Choice awardJape pulled off something of a surprise by becoming the first artist to win two Choice Music Awards for best album.Thu Mar 08 2012 - 00:00
Kilkenny couple row in behind trout caviar, egged on by restaurant feedbackTHE CULTIVATION of caviar at a time of deep recession might be regarded as a foolhardy venture but it has not stopped one enterprising…Wed Mar 07 2012 - 00:00
Boom time for Boulder as Disney callsA DUBLIN animation company has been commissioned by Disney to make a new cartoon series that will be broadcast in 129 countries…Wed Mar 07 2012 - 00:00
Broderick in 'Twilight' zone in RomaniaFACED WITH the Jedward juggernaut, singer-songwriter Karl Broderick has taken his chances of winning the Eurovision elsewhere…Tue Mar 06 2012 - 00:00
Viruses help stop growth of breast cancer cellsGENES INJECTED through a virus into breast cancer tumour cells have stopped the cells growing, Cork-based researchers have found…Tue Mar 06 2012 - 00:00
MEP claims Sweden negotiated special dealSweden has negotiated a deal that it will face no sanction if it breaks the terms of the EU fiscal treaty, a Scandinavian MEP…Tue Mar 06 2012 - 00:00
German envoy at odds with TD over taxOIREACHTAS COMMITTEE: THE GERMAN ambassador to Ireland has said his country disputes a study which found that the effective …Fri Mar 02 2012 - 00:00
The Ticket gig of the weekRammstein brought a full house to the O2 for their first Irish concertFri Mar 02 2012 - 00:00
Some €35m for school prefabsA total of €35 million has been allocated to replace rented prefabs in schools for this year.Thu Mar 01 2012 - 00:00
Winter was among mildest on recordLast winter was one of the mildest on record in some parts of the country, according to Met Éireann.Thu Mar 01 2012 - 00:00
German ambassador disputes tax studyThe German ambassador has said his country disputes a study which found that the effective rate of corporation tax in France …Thu Mar 01 2012 - 00:00
School buses may be used by publicSchool buses could be used during the day as part of a realignment of rural transport services.Tue Feb 28 2012 - 00:00
'Shave or Dye' most admired appealThe Today FM 'Shave or Dye' campaign for the Irish Cancer Society was the most admired charity campaign of last year, according…Fri Feb 24 2012 - 00:00
Artists record Irish 'Euro 2012 anthem'The recording of the song is still a work in progress, but the lyrics to The Rocky Road to Poland , Ireland’s official song for…Thu Feb 23 2012 - 00:00
People with IBD suffer discrimination, says reportPEOPLE WITH inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) suffer discrimination and do not get the treatment they need, a new European-wide…Tue Feb 21 2012 - 00:00
Harrington calls for antacid medicine to carry warningsGOLFER PÁDRAIG Harrington has called for antacid medicines to include a warning that persistent heartburn and reflux can be early…Tue Feb 21 2012 - 00:00
New Order comes to KilmainhamNew Order, American rock band Wilco and dance stalwarts Leftfield have been confirmed for the Forbidden Fruit festival which …Tue Feb 21 2012 - 00:00
Doctor who highlighted oil risks to speak on frackingAN IRISH-BORN doctor who campaigned to highlight health problems in communities affected by oil exploration in Canada is to give…Tue Feb 21 2012 - 00:00
Harm caused by smoking emphasisedYoung women under the age of 30 are being targeted in a new campaign which emphasises the harmful effects that smoking can have…Mon Feb 20 2012 - 00:00
