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Mystery surrounds Joanna Donnelly’s sudden departure from RTÉ weather forecasting role

Mystery surrounds Joanna Donnelly’s sudden departure from RTÉ weather forecasting role

RTÉ forecaster Joanna Donnelly recently said that many in society don’t like smart women

Tue Apr 22 2025 - 16:41
Tech giant algorithms are pushing ‘horrendous’ content at young people, it has been claimed

Tech giant algorithms are pushing ‘horrendous’ content at young people, it has been claimed

People Before Profit brings forward bill to switch off algorithms for under 18s

Tue Apr 22 2025 - 13:56
Head of Irish Freemasons unaware Tucker Carlson’s interview on premises involved McGregor until ‘last minute’

Head of Irish Freemasons unaware Tucker Carlson’s interview on premises involved McGregor until ‘last minute’

Philip AJ Daley says many Freemasons members were offended by interview at Grand Masonic Hall

Sat Apr 19 2025 - 18:23
Former Ireland international Niall Quinn criticises people who use Easter Rising to ‘score petty points’

Former Ireland international Niall Quinn criticises people who use Easter Rising to ‘score petty points’

Quinn made the comments while speaking at 1916 Relatives Association commemoration in Dublin

Sat Apr 19 2025 - 16:36
Derry priest charged over alleged inappropriate sexual communication with child

Derry priest charged over alleged inappropriate sexual communication with child

The 58-year-old is due to appear in court on Saturday

Fri Apr 18 2025 - 21:38
Status orange weather warning in place for Wicklow while transport disruption expected

Status orange weather warning in place for Wicklow while transport disruption expected

Commuters warned of significant disruption to public transport services as Easter weekend exodus gets underway

Fri Apr 18 2025 - 18:16
Warning about ‘inadequate’ hydrants after large fire at Meath recycling centre

Warning about ‘inadequate’ hydrants after large fire at Meath recycling centre

Three fire brigade units fought blaze at the Thornton Recycling Centre in Dunboyne

Fri Apr 18 2025 - 17:51
Ireland’s astronomical observatories to be put forward for international recognition from Unesco

Ireland’s astronomical observatories to be put forward for international recognition from Unesco

Birr, Dunsink and Armagh sites could get world heritage status

Fri Apr 18 2025 - 00:01
Rain warnings in place for five Leinster counties with ‘heavy and persistent rain’ expected

Rain warnings in place for five Leinster counties with ‘heavy and persistent rain’ expected

Mixed conditions forecast for the Easter bank holiday weekend

Wed Apr 16 2025 - 23:14
Killiney development opposed by wives of U2’s Bono and The Edge refused planning permission

Killiney development opposed by wives of U2’s Bono and The Edge refused planning permission

Proposal to build four luxury homes on grounds of listed home not deemed compatible with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown county development plan

Tue Apr 15 2025 - 12:14
Q&A: Who is ‘Grace’ and what happened in her case?

Q&A: Who is ‘Grace’ and what happened in her case?

Review into alleged sexual abuse of intellectually disabled woman has taken eight years to conclude

Tue Apr 15 2025 - 09:32
‘Gargantuan’ data search ongoing in case over alleged €15 million sale of Barne estate to businessman John Magnier

‘Gargantuan’ data search ongoing in case over alleged €15 million sale of Barne estate to businessman John Magnier

Computer servers have been running ‘for multiple days’ to try identify documents relevant to the case, court told

Fri Apr 11 2025 - 12:45
An Irish doctor on why she believes autism, ADHD and depression are being overdiagnosed

An Irish doctor on why she believes autism, ADHD and depression are being overdiagnosed

Are we living in an age of overmedicalisation? Overdiagnosis of conditions such as autism, ADHD and depression is a result of the relaxation of diagnostic criteria, says consultant in neurology Suzanne O’Sullivan

Sat Apr 05 2025 - 06:00
Trump tariffs: No justification for 20% tariffs on EU exports to US, says Martin

Trump tariffs: No justification for 20% tariffs on EU exports to US, says Martin

Live updates: Pharmaceutical products will not be included in the tariffs for now, according to the White House

Wed Apr 02 2025 - 23:35
Clare County Council accused of ‘intimidation’ over future of Cliffs of Moher walking trail

Clare County Council accused of ‘intimidation’ over future of Cliffs of Moher walking trail

Attempts to compulsorily purchase land from local farmers for trail will be resisted, says IFA

Tue Apr 01 2025 - 22:08
Planning permissions fell by more than 50% in three Dublin council areas last year

Planning permissions fell by more than 50% in three Dublin council areas last year

Housing supply unlikely to increase unless emergency measures are introduced, says Construction Industry Federation official

Tue Apr 01 2025 - 06:00
Shockwaves from Myanmar earthquake reach Ireland

Shockwaves from Myanmar earthquake reach Ireland

Seismic instruments in Ireland picked up the aftershocks from the 7.7 magnitude tremor

Fri Mar 28 2025 - 19:49
Defence Forces class of 2025 commissioned into an increasingly turbulent world

Defence Forces class of 2025 commissioned into an increasingly turbulent world

Friday’s Curragh ceremony was the culmination of decades of service for many of the men and women involved

Fri Mar 28 2025 - 19:36
Minister for Defence admits Ireland is ‘lagging behind’ in terms of military spending

Minister for Defence admits Ireland is ‘lagging behind’ in terms of military spending

Simon Harris commits Ireland to highest level of ambition for the Defence Forces

Fri Mar 28 2025 - 19:00
Protests continue despite pause on converting Connemara hotel into accommodation for asylum seekers

Protests continue despite pause on converting Connemara hotel into accommodation for asylum seekers

Department of Integration says it is giving locals three months to come up with proposal to turn Carna Bay Hotel back into a hotel

Wed Mar 26 2025 - 13:24
‘Spice bag’ and ‘morto’ among new words added to Oxford English Dictionary

‘Spice bag’ and ‘morto’ among new words added to Oxford English Dictionary

Term for popular takeaway credited to establishment in Templeogue, Dublin

Wed Mar 26 2025 - 09:55
Garron Noone returns to social media to say he was ‘not specific enough’ on immigration

Garron Noone returns to social media to say he was ‘not specific enough’ on immigration

Performer says denying people’s concerns on topic creates ‘vacuum’ for people like Conor McGregor to occupy

Tue Mar 25 2025 - 10:03
Eighth man in court linked to fatal assault of Quham Babatunde in Dublin’s city centre

Eighth man in court linked to fatal assault of Quham Babatunde in Dublin’s city centre

Bruno Tache (20) charged with in connection with stabbing in Anne Street South in February.

Tue Mar 25 2025 - 10:01
When George Foreman visited a struggling part of Limerick

When George Foreman visited a struggling part of Limerick

Former Irish boxer Barry McGuigan says Foreman was a ‘beast in the ring’ but a ‘gentleman’

Sat Mar 22 2025 - 17:30
US secretary of commerce says Ireland’s ‘tax scam’ has ‘gotta end’

US secretary of commerce says Ireland’s ‘tax scam’ has ‘gotta end’

Loans and business advice planned if trade war begins next month

Sat Mar 22 2025 - 06:00
Rosie O’Donnell apologises to Micheál Martin for being dragged into her feud with Donald Trump

Rosie O’Donnell apologises to Micheál Martin for being dragged into her feud with Donald Trump

Taoiseach was questioned about actor and comedian, who now lives in Howth, during visit to the White House

Fri Mar 21 2025 - 23:08
US secretary of commerce says Ireland’s ‘tax scam’ has ‘gotta end’

US secretary of commerce says Ireland’s ‘tax scam’ has ‘gotta end’

Howard Lutnick is targeting Ireland as a potential source of revenue for the US Treasury

Fri Mar 21 2025 - 19:36
JFK files: What do they reveal about John F Kennedy’s assassination?

JFK files: What do they reveal about John F Kennedy’s assassination?

JFK files: Papers cover not just JFK’s assassination but also the 1968 killings of his brother Robert F Kennedy and Dr Martin Luther King jnr

Fri Mar 21 2025 - 06:00
No derelict site levy issued in 10  local authority areas

No derelict site levy issued in 10 local authority areas

Limerick City and County Council has more derelict sites listed than all four local authorities in Dublin combined

Wed Mar 19 2025 - 06:00
As many as 40,000 retail premises could be converted into homes with right incentives, lobby group says

As many as 40,000 retail premises could be converted into homes with right incentives, lobby group says

Capital gains tax waiver and grant changes ‘would encourage conversion of the units into accommodation’

Tue Mar 18 2025 - 19:21
Why are so many recipients of US Medal of Honor of Irish descent?

Why are so many recipients of US Medal of Honor of Irish descent?

Donald Trump expressed surprise at the very high number of recipients having roots in Ireland – and it seems he may be on to something

Tue Mar 18 2025 - 16:32
Shannon LNG granted planning permission for new Kerry power plant

Shannon LNG granted planning permission for new Kerry power plant

Proposed 600MW plant on Shannon Estuary will have enough capacity to power 160,000 homes

Tue Mar 18 2025 - 16:10
Last known Battle of Britain pilot, Irishman John Hemingway, dies aged 105

Last known Battle of Britain pilot, Irishman John Hemingway, dies aged 105

Born in 1919, the Dubliner flew Spitfires during the Battle of Britain

Mon Mar 17 2025 - 23:50
Dereliction in Ireland: How Limerick is leading the way in tackling the issue

Dereliction in Ireland: How Limerick is leading the way in tackling the issue

Limerick City and County Council has had a derelict properties unit since 2017 and is far ahead of other local authorities in dealing with the issue

Mon Mar 17 2025 - 06:00
Controversial Spanish enclave to honour Irish general who saved them from Moroccan rule

Controversial Spanish enclave to honour Irish general who saved them from Moroccan rule

The siege of Melilla was lifted by Waterford-born general John Sherlock 250 years ago this week

Sun Mar 16 2025 - 15:48
Storm Éowyn’s €500m toll on Irish forestry revealed by satellite imagery

Storm Éowyn’s €500m toll on Irish forestry revealed by satellite imagery

Licensed owners urged to quickly clear felled trees as equivalent of almost 2.5 times annual timber harvest brought down

Sat Mar 15 2025 - 06:00
Rosie O’Donnell calls Trump a ‘cheater’ and ‘Russian asset’ after Oval Office insult

Rosie O’Donnell calls Trump a ‘cheater’ and ‘Russian asset’ after Oval Office insult

Donald Trump renewed feud with comedian and actor after her move to Ireland

Thu Mar 13 2025 - 16:23
US media reaction to Trump-Martin visit: it could have been a lot worse

US media reaction to Trump-Martin visit: it could have been a lot worse

Media coverage in United States notes Taoiseach was mostly silent during the meeting

Thu Mar 13 2025 - 11:53
Rosie O’Donnell moving to Ireland to escape Trump administration

Rosie O’Donnell moving to Ireland to escape Trump administration

US president told Micheál Martin he is ‘better off not knowing’ who comedian is

Wed Mar 12 2025 - 16:47
Dunnes Stores fined for selling nine year out of date infant formula that made baby violently ill

Dunnes Stores fined for selling nine year out of date infant formula that made baby violently ill

Five-week-old child was taken to Drogheda hospital after vomiting up Aptamil formula with 2015 expiry date

Wed Mar 12 2025 - 13:29
Slushy ice drinks pose health risks for children aged under eight, researchers say

Slushy ice drinks pose health risks for children aged under eight, researchers say

Irish-led study finds youths can become sick with ‘glycerol intoxication syndrome’ from drinking the products

Wed Mar 12 2025 - 08:50
Cooler conditions on way but St Patrick’s Day set to be dry

Cooler conditions on way but St Patrick’s Day set to be dry

Little rain forecast for coming days but any that falls overnight could land as sleet or snow

Tue Mar 11 2025 - 11:28
‘Taller’ St Patrick’s Day Dublin parade to aid visibility

‘Taller’ St Patrick’s Day Dublin parade to aid visibility

Community groups that normally parade on the ground ‘will be on floats’ to make them easier to see

Mon Mar 10 2025 - 18:14
‘I feel so sorry for any young people who are gambling’: Cheltenham week a tough time for recovering addicts

‘I feel so sorry for any young people who are gambling’: Cheltenham week a tough time for recovering addicts

Chris Joyce (31) hit rock bottom in November 2018 because of his addiction to gambling

Mon Mar 10 2025 - 18:00
Compulsory acquisitions brings new lease of life to Limerick properties

Compulsory acquisitions brings new lease of life to Limerick properties

Audrey Crowe describes how compulsory acquisitions have brought a new lease of life to some of Limerick's derelict properties. Video: Ronan McGreevy

Mon Mar 10 2025 - 15:48
Cost of long-delayed Dublin Airport Metrolink could rise to more than €23bn, Minister told

Cost of long-delayed Dublin Airport Metrolink could rise to more than €23bn, Minister told

Briefing for Darragh O’Brien warns true cost of link between Swords, Dublin Airport and city centre will only be known at procurement stage

Mon Mar 10 2025 - 12:44
Tributes paid to motorcyclist known as ‘Danish Paddy’ after death in M50 crash

Tributes paid to motorcyclist known as ‘Danish Paddy’ after death in M50 crash

Christian Rasmussen (51) died when his motorcycle was in a collision with the car on the motorway

Mon Mar 10 2025 - 08:48
Learner drivers face having to start again if they have more than four permits without passing a test

Learner drivers face having to start again if they have more than four permits without passing a test

Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien advises changes must be made to learner permit regime for sake of road safety

Sun Mar 09 2025 - 12:30
EU will not be deterred by US criticism of tech firm regulation, says McGrath

EU will not be deterred by US criticism of tech firm regulation, says McGrath

Mr McGrath says European Commission is looking at setting up a ‘democracy shield’ to deal with political misinformation and disinformation

Sat Mar 08 2025 - 11:41
Take a tour of Monto, Dublin's one-time notorious red light district

Take a tour of Monto, Dublin's one-time notorious red light district

Dublin historian Terry Fagan talks about the centenary of the closure of one of Europe’s most notorious red light districts. Video: Ronan McGreevy

Fri Mar 07 2025 - 17:03
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