Regional development plan forecasts 50% growth in population of GalwayPlan identifies Galway, Athlone, Sligo, Letterkenny as key growth centres by 2040Thu Jun 18 2020 - 16:55
Winning €9.7 million Lotto ticket lay unchecked in handbag for almost a weekA family syndicate from Co Kerry have claimed prize won two months agoThu Jun 18 2020 - 15:51
Tourism body seeks dining time limit increase to two hoursDraft guidelines propose reopening pubs and restaurants for 90-minute visitsWed Jun 17 2020 - 15:21
Limit of 90 minutes on pub and restaurant visits proposedSocial distancing rule may be relaxed to one metre in some premises under new guidelinesWed Jun 17 2020 - 11:30
Schools ‘working towards’ reopening in late-AugustRestart to classes in 11 weeks is ‘achievable’, says head of primary teachers’ unionWed Jun 17 2020 - 09:16
People ‘more engaged with natural heritage’ since Covid-19 restrictionsNational Heritage Week will take place from August 15th to 23rdTue Jun 16 2020 - 13:31
Coronavirus lockdown eating habits take dental toll‘You could in all probability say it’s down to the Covid diet,’ says Carlow dentistMon Jun 15 2020 - 01:48
Many students will struggle to find part-time jobs as costs drop only slightly63% of students had part-time job last year, but 36% expect to have a job in next semesterFri Jun 12 2020 - 11:28
Last year 375 women from Republic had abortions in England and WalesCall for new government to ensure review of abortion law focuses on enhancing accessThu Jun 11 2020 - 16:40
Catherine McGuinness ‘horrified’ at idea to do away with Department of ChildrenFormer Supreme Court Judge says minister needed to preserve ‘strong voice’ for childrenThu Jun 11 2020 - 15:40
Sligo Fire Brigade battle large blaze at recyling depot in townThree units and gardaí attend scene at Greenstar Recycling DepotMon Jun 08 2020 - 17:49
Public warned against use of inflatable toys in open waterIrish Coast Guard and Water Safety Ireland point to dangers of air mattresses, boats and ringsSun Jun 07 2020 - 21:18
Eight dogs worth €5,000 seized by gardaí in Co TipperaryGardaí were carrying out speed check on M8 in Thurles when they saw van exceeding limitFri Jun 05 2020 - 12:06
Stephen Byrne obituary: A ‘kind, generous and loyal’ manGuinness worker was part of the design team who developed the ‘widget’ for cans of stoutFri Jun 05 2020 - 11:53
Delia Kennedy obituary: School principal with a passion for educationLives lost to Covid-19: ‘She told us she was the first single woman to get a mortgage in the 1970s’Fri Jun 05 2020 - 10:35
James McCarthy obituary: Wexford-born gentleman who put others firstDevoted family man worked at Dublin District Milk Board and managed GAA teamsFri Jun 05 2020 - 10:35
Children’s services facing ‘extensive demands’, says Hiqa reportHealth watchdog highlights ‘lengthy’ waiting lists for families awaiting Tusla servicesThu Jun 04 2020 - 17:26
Search continues in Drogheda for young boy believed to have fallen into River BoyneBoy reportedly fell into river at Bridge of Peace at 10.15pm on WednesdayThu Jun 04 2020 - 08:39
Older people living alone less likely to have internet access, study showsWidespread use among over 50s indicates ‘strong feasibility’ of contact tracing app, researcher saysWed Jun 03 2020 - 21:09
Man gets protection order after partner ‘ran at him with a blade’‘I’m literally shaking,’ man tells judge, as he thanks himWed Jun 03 2020 - 01:00
Unlocking Ireland: What exactly will happen in reconfigured phase two on Monday?Q&A: The Government announced a speeding up of the roadmap to reopen the countryThu May 28 2020 - 11:26
Temperatures expected to hit 25 degrees on ThursdayMet Éireann forecasts dry weather for June bank holiday weekendMon May 25 2020 - 11:31
Urgent Trócaire appeal to return donations by phone or onlineCharity says 60% decrease in donations, putting ‘life-saving’ programmes at riskSun May 24 2020 - 13:26
Football teams, boot camps warned on social distancing in Phoenix ParkOPW says majority, but not all, obeying coronavirus rulesThu May 21 2020 - 14:14
‘Unseasonably windy weather’ forecast from this evening until SaturdayWind warnings in place as warm weather gives way to heavy rain and thunderThu May 21 2020 - 14:11
Gardaí investigate bogus legal firm offering immigration servicesMan arrested in Naas and €60,000 seized after searches in Co WicklowThu May 21 2020 - 09:09
Fundraiser set up for four siblings orphaned by death of father (55) from Covid-19Children had to come to live with their father in Kildare after their mother died in the PhilippinesWed May 20 2020 - 22:53
Debenhams workers urge Minister to intervene with liquidatorsRegina Doherty called on to engage with KPMG and advise extending consultationsWed May 20 2020 - 16:15
‘I went into shock’: Justin Bieber speaks with Irish fan on live Instagram streamSinger accepts 16-year-old Natasha Rolland’s request to join video chat on Sunday nightMon May 18 2020 - 17:07
Reopening Ireland Q&A: What will open next Monday and can I meet up with friends?Lockdown easing begins on Monday, here’s what is scheduled to happen from then until AugustSat May 16 2020 - 00:18
Government must rethink frontline childcare scheme, INMO saysScheme to offer childcare to frontline workers scrapped after only six providers applyThu May 14 2020 - 07:59
‘Big avalanche’ of people rebooking holidays for 2021, say travel agentsTravel agents are ‘the worst off’ industry due to Covid-19, says association headThu May 14 2020 - 01:00
Cancer survivor says people should not fear contacting GPs during Covid-19 crisisHSE concerned as number of patients referred to hospital drops 57% since lockdownMon May 11 2020 - 01:00
Employers have ‘absolute duty’ to stick to new pandemic protocolsReturn to Work Safety Protocol critical to reopening businesses shortly amid Covid-19Sat May 09 2020 - 16:40
New return to work rules will see no handshaking or sharing of cupsHSA inspectors will be able to shut down non-compliant workplacesSat May 09 2020 - 13:26
Covid-19: Nursing homes remain 'area of concern', Harris saysMinister says virus ‘hasn’t gone away’, as Leaving Cert to be cancelledFri May 08 2020 - 16:33
Missed the supermoon? You’ll get another chance to see it tonightMembers of the public urged to look east as supermoon rises at 10.50pm on FridayFri May 08 2020 - 09:07
Lunar lockdown: 2020’s last supermoon to light up Irish skiesThe flower moon will be visible in Ireland by 9.15pm on Thursday and 10.50pm on FridayThu May 07 2020 - 11:02
Coronavirus: SVP launches urgent fundraising appealCalls to the charity for first quarter of 2020 were at their highest level for over a decadeThu May 07 2020 - 09:37
Irish doctor says funds urgently needed for Tanzanian childrenDr Trish Scanlan says Covid-19 crisis has put huge strain on service to provide free chemotherapyThu May 07 2020 - 02:24
Coronavirus testing criteria broadened to include people with one symptomRelaxed criteria follows tightening of rules in late March when services were overwhelmedWed May 06 2020 - 11:22
Woman secures protection order against two sonsOne son lives with mother and is violent and aggressive, family court hearsWed May 06 2020 - 05:59
Coronavirus: ‘Transplant for me means that I could get back to normal’Kidney, lung and pancreas transplants have all been ‘paused’ due to coronavirusMon May 04 2020 - 02:25
‘Slight recovery’ in number of people referred with suspected cancersHSE says there has been ‘concerted effort’ to encourage public to continue to contact their GP with non-Covid related symptomsSat May 02 2020 - 01:21
May Bank Holiday: Weather to reach high-point with 19 degrees on MondayTemperatures are expected to rise through the weekend with some showers forecastThu Apr 30 2020 - 09:33
Fourth-generation publican worries virus may change customers’ habits‘Everyone’s at home every night, you’re going for walks. It’s a different way of life. They might say ‘I won’t bother with the pubs at all’Mon Apr 27 2020 - 14:36
Coronavirus: 52 more people die in State, bringing total virus fatalities to 1,063May 5th not ‘big bang moment’ on restrictions ending, says Minister for Health Simon HarrisSat Apr 25 2020 - 19:28
HSE confirms 21 people have died of Covid-19 in Dublin nursing homeSimon Harris sympathises with staff at St Mary’s Hospital in Phoenix Park during ‘traumatic’ timeSat Apr 25 2020 - 18:47
Harris does not expect May 5th to be ‘Big Bang moment’ for restrictionsMinister says drop in number in ICU encouraging but virus ‘will be with us for a long period’Sat Apr 25 2020 - 18:26
Parental alienation awareness to be marked countrywideGroup working to raise insight about problem and treatment by the family law systemSat Apr 25 2020 - 15:13
