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‘It’s a bit of a relief’: Leaving Cert student (84) happy to delay exams

‘It’s a bit of a relief’: Leaving Cert student (84) happy to delay exams

Tom Griffin and his wife Denise (75) are using cocooning as an opportunity to complete their studies

Sat Apr 25 2020 - 03:27
Proposals for traffic calming measures on roads in north and west Dublin outlined

Proposals for traffic calming measures on roads in north and west Dublin outlined

The plans are subject to public consultation with submissions accepted until late May

Thu Apr 23 2020 - 21:10
New mothers being left out of coronavirus pandemic payment, groups claim

New mothers being left out of coronavirus pandemic payment, groups claim

‘Discrepancy’ in temporary wage subsidy affects women back from maternity leave

Thu Apr 23 2020 - 19:14
Coronavirus: Man (47) whose family was told he only had 24 hours to live recovers

Coronavirus: Man (47) whose family was told he only had 24 hours to live recovers

Mark Burke’s wife and children dressed in PPE and went to say goodbye to him in ICU

Thu Apr 23 2020 - 16:30
Hiqa calls for ‘cohesive national testing strategy’ for Covid-19

Hiqa calls for ‘cohesive national testing strategy’ for Covid-19

Hiqa finds current testing method is ‘gold standard’ for detecting coronavirus

Wed Apr 22 2020 - 17:28
Irish musicians stranded on cruise ship in Australia disembark

Irish musicians stranded on cruise ship in Australia disembark

The Irish citizens are now awaiting a flight home to Ireland

Tue Apr 21 2020 - 18:39
President Higgins urges Europe to make new beginning with Africa

President Higgins urges Europe to make new beginning with Africa

Pandemic presents us with an opportunity to address the pressing ‘structural imbalances’

Tue Apr 21 2020 - 18:28
Former Debenhams workers protesting in Dublin told to end demonstration by gardaí

Former Debenhams workers protesting in Dublin told to end demonstration by gardaí

‘We’re all devastated ... If I even think about the future at the moment, I panic’

Tue Apr 21 2020 - 15:44
Coronavirus: Take-home alcohol sales almost 40% higher than last year

Coronavirus: Take-home alcohol sales almost 40% higher than last year

Some €158m spent on alcohol in the Republic over the past four weeks

Mon Apr 20 2020 - 18:03
Cocooning: ‘I want to be fit enough to see my 83rd birthday at the end of May’

Cocooning: ‘I want to be fit enough to see my 83rd birthday at the end of May’

Older people are taking part in virtual exercise classes and using social media to stay connected

Sun Apr 19 2020 - 21:32
Coronavirus: 41 more deaths confirmed in the Republic

Coronavirus: 41 more deaths confirmed in the Republic

PPE ‘rationing’ in nursing homes ‘not appropriate’, representative body says

Sat Apr 18 2020 - 21:06
Tributes paid to Lyra McKee on first anniversary of her murder

Tributes paid to Lyra McKee on first anniversary of her murder

‘We must pray that those who killed Lyra will ... admit the truth of what they have done’

Sat Apr 18 2020 - 20:28
Dublin woman (74) running equivalent of two marathons for charity

Dublin woman (74) running equivalent of two marathons for charity

The funds raised from running in back garden will go to Purple House Cancer Support

Sat Apr 18 2020 - 12:17
Coronavirus: Dublin City Council to implement 'emergency’ social distancing measures

Coronavirus: Dublin City Council to implement 'emergency’ social distancing measures

Loading bays and parking spaces will be removed to provide additional space for pedestrians

Fri Apr 17 2020 - 15:12
Irish diet unsustainable and causes nutritional, financial problems - study

Irish diet unsustainable and causes nutritional, financial problems - study

Irish consume too much animal protein while alcohol is 25% of daily nutritional cost

Fri Apr 17 2020 - 13:58
Coronavirus: Three month payment break on local authority mortgages

Coronavirus: Three month payment break on local authority mortgages

Borrowers will not be charged interest for the period of the break

Tue Apr 14 2020 - 02:22
Coronavirus: Consultants say ‘impasse’ on care for private patients is ‘untenable’

Coronavirus: Consultants say ‘impasse’ on care for private patients is ‘untenable’

IHCA says updated contract does not include agreed provisions for continuity of care

Mon Apr 13 2020 - 19:02
Irish aircraft leasing company raised €350,000 for PPE shipment

Irish aircraft leasing company raised €350,000 for PPE shipment

The cargo shipment will containe 70 tonnes of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers

Sun Apr 12 2020 - 21:02
Gardaí warns public about online driving licence scam

Gardaí warns public about online driving licence scam

The fake Facebook page is requesting more than €200 for driving licences

Sun Apr 12 2020 - 19:33
‘It’s just prolonged pain’: Students on the postponed Leaving Cert

‘It’s just prolonged pain’: Students on the postponed Leaving Cert

Five students give their thoughts about the decision to run the exams later in summer

Fri Apr 10 2020 - 20:32
Easter ‘a challenge’ for Catholic communities, says priest

Easter ‘a challenge’ for Catholic communities, says priest

Fr Ned Hassett says ‘after a few days you really miss connecting to people’

Fri Apr 10 2020 - 20:03
Responses to Covid-19 may be based on ‘biased’ studies

Responses to Covid-19 may be based on ‘biased’ studies

Analysis finds quality of some studies to be poor and recommendations questionable

Tue Apr 07 2020 - 11:14
Sunny weather expected with temperatures to reach 18 degrees

Sunny weather expected with temperatures to reach 18 degrees

Wednesday forecast to be mild, bright and dry over most of Ireland

Tue Apr 07 2020 - 09:13
Letter to grandad who died from Covid-19: 'I'm proud of my future because I can be like you'

Letter to grandad who died from Covid-19: 'I'm proud of my future because I can be like you'

Family of coronavirus victim says pandemic's impact on grief is often overlooked

Tue Apr 07 2020 - 02:05
Robbie Lawlor murder: gardaí step up armed patrols over revenge attack fears

Robbie Lawlor murder: gardaí step up armed patrols over revenge attack fears

Police believe Lawlor was killed after travelling to Belfast to enforce a debt

Mon Apr 06 2020 - 19:11
Boy (5) who died in farm accident in Co Roscommon is named

Boy (5) who died in farm accident in Co Roscommon is named

Conor Campbell was fatally injured after falling from trailer on farm in Tulsk

Mon Apr 06 2020 - 18:05
Two arrested after suspected firearm, pipebomb and cash seizure in Limerick

Two arrested after suspected firearm, pipebomb and cash seizure in Limerick

Woman and man in 40s arrested; army take suspected pipebomb away for examination

Mon Apr 06 2020 - 10:42
Boy (6) who died in Ballina drowning accident is named locally

Boy (6) who died in Ballina drowning accident is named locally

Louie Chen went missing from his home in Co Mayo town on Sunday and was found in a stream

Mon Mar 30 2020 - 13:48
Luas tram, truck collide at north Dublin junction

Luas tram, truck collide at north Dublin junction

One person is injured following incident that blocked intersection of Queen St and Benburb St

Mon Mar 30 2020 - 11:32
Children’s perception of abilities affects physical activity participation, study says

Children’s perception of abilities affects physical activity participation, study says

A child’s perception of abilities was a greater determining factor than their actual abilites

Mon Mar 30 2020 - 06:00
Cocooning Q&A: How does it work? Who must do it?

Cocooning Q&A: How does it work? Who must do it?

The fight against coronavirus includes rigorous new ways of living our lives

Sun Mar 29 2020 - 16:58
Man (30s) assaulted by group at supermarket in North Co Dublin

Man (30s) assaulted by group at supermarket in North Co Dublin

The incident occurred just before 4:30pm on Saturday afternoon

Sun Mar 29 2020 - 16:40
Volunteers use online forum to mind children of healthcare workers

Volunteers use online forum to mind children of healthcare workers

Student teacher acts as childcare worker for nurse who is working on the front line

Sun Mar 29 2020 - 15:53
Coronavirus: Healthcare worker in Republic dies after contracting virus

Coronavirus: Healthcare worker in Republic dies after contracting virus

Three more deaths and 302 new cases confirmed in the State on Friday

Fri Mar 27 2020 - 20:01
Father of three deceased children appeals for letters during isolation

Father of three deceased children appeals for letters during isolation

Andrew McGinley’s three children were found dead at their home in January

Fri Mar 27 2020 - 18:22
Coronavirus: North expected to reverse closure order for off-licences

Coronavirus: North expected to reverse closure order for off-licences

Standalone off-licences among list of ‘essential’ retail services in Republic

Wed Mar 25 2020 - 20:17
Pitches in North Co Dublin ruined by joyriders

Pitches in North Co Dublin ruined by joyriders

Fingal County Council has been forced to close the pitches ’on safety grounds’

Wed Mar 25 2020 - 17:43
Coronavirus: Community first responders scaling back operations

Coronavirus: Community first responders scaling back operations

Trained volunteers advised to only attend cardiac arrest or choking during pandemic

Wed Mar 25 2020 - 15:07
Coronavirus: Archbishop to consecrate people of Ireland

Coronavirus: Archbishop to consecrate people of Ireland

Bishops and priests will lead ceremony from their homes, cathedrals and churches

Wed Mar 25 2020 - 11:59
Free over-the-phone tuition for adults with literacy or numeracy difficulties

Free over-the-phone tuition for adults with literacy or numeracy difficulties

Online courses are also available on the National Adult Literacy Agency website

Mon Mar 23 2020 - 15:50
Coronavirus: Milano pizzerias and Ikea latest businesses to close

Coronavirus: Milano pizzerias and Ikea latest businesses to close

Knock Shrine staff to be laid off; Citylink to cancel all bus services; Abbey Theatre closes

Fri Mar 20 2020 - 13:13
Finally some good news:  It's going to stay sunny and get warmer

Finally some good news: It's going to stay sunny and get warmer

Met Éireann says dry spell looks set to continue through to Tuesday

Fri Mar 20 2020 - 09:29
Coronavirus: School closures could extend to April or May, Taoiseach says

Coronavirus: School closures could extend to April or May, Taoiseach says

Leaving and Junior Cert oral and practical exams were cancelled on Thursday due to pandemic

Fri Mar 20 2020 - 08:12
Cancelled exams: ‘I got so annoyed and frustrated that I started crying’

Cancelled exams: ‘I got so annoyed and frustrated that I started crying’

Leaving Cert students’ reaction to the decision to cancel oral and practical exams

Thu Mar 19 2020 - 23:04
Coronavirus: Irish stranded in Peru told only available flight will cost $3,000

Coronavirus: Irish stranded in Peru told only available flight will cost $3,000

South American country shut borders on Monday in attempt to stop Covid-19 spread

Thu Mar 19 2020 - 16:56
Coronavirus: Taxi drivers seek to ‘ease burden’ on emergency services

Coronavirus: Taxi drivers seek to ‘ease burden’ on emergency services

Covid-19 hitting sector particularly hard, with most drivers reporting decline in users

Mon Mar 16 2020 - 20:41
Coronavirus: Some off licences reporting sharp increases in sales

Coronavirus: Some off licences reporting sharp increases in sales

One operator says customer volumes ‘like Christmas again’ but others opting to close doors to be safe

Mon Mar 16 2020 - 15:47
California medical group starts drive-in testing

California medical group starts drive-in testing

At-home testing for coronavirus in Ireland takes about one hour per patient

Mon Mar 16 2020 - 08:47
Coronavirus: Several Irish citizens are on cruise ship denied entry to Chile

Coronavirus: Several Irish citizens are on cruise ship denied entry to Chile

Department of Foreign Affairs confirms it is helping ‘a number of’ citizens stuck on ship

Sun Mar 15 2020 - 20:10
Coronavirus: Testing to increase from Monday to meet rising demand

Coronavirus: Testing to increase from Monday to meet rising demand

Health services have new electronic process to allow GPs to order tests

Sun Mar 15 2020 - 18:40
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