Names of children in mother and baby homes among records released in 1926 censusCensus 100 years ago was the first to record the status of ‘orphanhood’Sat Apr 18 2026 - 18:01
Ivana Bacik would not have made Viktor Orbán jibe ‘if I was a woman’, says Patrick O’DonovanLabour leader had criticised Minister over his comments on media coverage of fuel protestSat Apr 18 2026 - 15:30
‘Exceptionally rare’ - How a Greenland shark that can live up to 500 years washed up on an Irish shoreGreenland shark found in first recorded stranding of species on the Irish coastTue Apr 14 2026 - 20:00
Job losses and AI: Could technology bring Ireland back to the dark days of 2008?Study shows up to 200,000 Irish jobs could go due to the rapid growth of the technologyTue Apr 14 2026 - 06:30
Man arrested over alleged attack on US military aircraftGardai say man entered unauthorised area of Shannon Airport on Saturday Sun Apr 12 2026 - 14:42
Cancellation of Israeli charity fundraiser ‘an act of anti-Semitic censorship’, Shatter saysNational Concert Hall accepted, revoked, reinstated and then cancelled booking by Irish branch of Magen David Adom, former minister saysSun Apr 12 2026 - 14:06
Ireland’s first observer report on protest policing raises several concerns Newly established Irish Network of Legal Observers flags emerging trends in frontline conduct Fri Apr 10 2026 - 06:00
Fuel price protesters signal further action after day of disruption Convoys of vehicles cause hold-ups for multiple towns, cities and motorwaysTue Apr 07 2026 - 18:24
Dundalk and Galway impress as Shamrock Rovers climb on: Monday’s League of Ireland lessonsPressure is building on Tiernan Lynch and Derry City, while Waterford have cause for hope Tue Apr 07 2026 - 11:52
Fans split over merit of Premier League clubs releasing St Patrick’s Day merchandiseEverton, Aston Villa, Sunderland and Leeds looking to tap into new market with Irish-themed rangesTue Mar 17 2026 - 10:00
Superheroes, stormtroopers and ghostbusters find their tribe at Dublin Comic ConThis year’s event at the Convention Centre featured Anthony Daniels aka Star Wars droid C-3P0Sun Mar 08 2026 - 18:05
More than 100 people attend Dublin event celebrating death of Iran’s Ayatollah Ali KhameneiGathering on O’Connell Street was organised by the Freedom for Iran Dublin groupSat Mar 07 2026 - 16:47
‘Violence was the way it came out’: Young carers highlight realities of their workPresident says family carers save State billions by contributing millions of hours of hours of unpaid work every weekSat Mar 07 2026 - 15:12
St Patrick’s Athletic embrace set pieces, Jack Byrne shows his quality: Friday’s League of Ireland lessonsLeaders Bohemians hold firm against WaterfordSat Mar 07 2026 - 10:43
Has 10 years of microchipping improved the welfare of dogs? There is a consensus that legislation needs tightening, but microchipping is widely acknowledged as a positive first stepTue Mar 03 2026 - 06:00
Flares row hasn't gone away, and the other lessons from Friday’s League of IrelandShamrock Rovers pay for ‘small moments’, and fans unfurl banners criticising Minister for Sport Patrick O’DonovanSat Feb 28 2026 - 08:50
‘He’s feeling at home’: School rallies around boy (5) with special needs facing deportationOna’s principal and guardian fear progress he has made in Ireland will be halted if he is returned to South AfricaFri Feb 27 2026 - 10:58
‘It was terrible’: Roofs lifted off sheds as ‘mini-tornado’ hits in Co TipperaryMet Éireann estimates that 10 such incidents occur in Ireland each yearSun Feb 22 2026 - 11:56
Locals protest against company’s opposition to Dublin public-transport schemePetrol station is located on the proposed Blanchardstown-to-Dublin city centre BusConnects corridorSat Feb 21 2026 - 16:24
Wicklow councillors vote to prevent media from attending committee meetingsDecision comes amid criticism of councillors over continued failure to reopen Bray to Greystones cliff walkWed Feb 11 2026 - 10:00
Ice detention camp, where Irishman is held, under scrutiny for unexplained deathsSeamus Culleton has been at Camp East Montana, a detention centre in Texas, for nearly five monthsTue Feb 10 2026 - 09:00
Irishman detained by Ice appeals to Taoiseach to raise case with Trump amid ‘torture’Seamus Culleton from Kilkenny has been in Texas Ice facility for nearly five months despite holding valid work permitMon Feb 09 2026 - 19:39
‘People are going to use them’: Waterford scheme promotes safe use of e-scooters, e-bikesDepartment of Justice-funded Treo Port Láirge works with teens and young adultsFri Feb 06 2026 - 06:00
Grace Lynch made people ‘feel happy just to be around her’, teenager’s funeral hears There are ‘mad youngsters full of bravado’ driving scramblers on roads that ‘will kill and be killed’, priest saysFri Jan 30 2026 - 14:12
George Nkencho’s brother says two gardaí visited in weeks leading to fatal shootingWitnesses describe build up and shooting on morning of December 30th, 2020Fri Jan 16 2026 - 20:16
The Complex arts centre to close after final meeting proves unsuccessful in finding solution Lease on facility in privately owned Smithfield building expired at midnight on WednesdayThu Jan 15 2026 - 15:55
‘One lifeline left’: Last-minute breakthrough needed to save The Complex arts centreGovernment intervention in form of multimillion euro acquisition required to prevent Dublin facility’s closureTue Jan 13 2026 - 20:19
Revised Dún Laoghaire harbour plan unveiled amid claims of selling off ‘the family jewels’Several councillors raise concerns over ‘privatisation’ of south Co Dublin amenityTue Jan 13 2026 - 12:38
‘Cyclists have become a nightmare in Dublin’: Judge reduces €50,000 damages award by 80%Court finds cyclist was mainly responsible for collision with motorbike in which he suffered brain and soft-tissue injuriesMon Jan 12 2026 - 21:35
Army chaplain attacked with knife to receive military honour Three members of Defence Forces to receive distinguished service medals for response to 2024 incidentMon Jan 12 2026 - 20:43
The world in 2050: Ireland reunited, robot Formula 1 and a rail link to FranceDecisions made today will have stark consequences in 25 years. A panel of experts offer their predictions on politics, health, housing, tech and moreSat Dec 27 2025 - 06:00
Future of Dublin arts centre The Complex hangs in the balance amid €7.6m bid for State fundsPetition with more than 15,000 signatures appeals for urgent action to save multi-disciplinary arts spaceThu Dec 18 2025 - 17:17
Granddaughter of Chaim Herzog takes part in Hanukkah celebration in Dublin Minister for Justice among those at Herzog Park to mark Jewish festival and commemorate victims of Sydney attackMon Dec 15 2025 - 21:27
Scam calls from UK +44 numbers in Ireland: Who is it and what should I do? Ireland is experiencing a significant rise in scam calls that appear to be coming from the UK, according to ComRegFri Dec 12 2025 - 19:54
Hundreds rally in Dublin to demand amnesty for 1,500 asylum seekersAbolish Direct Provision Ireland group believes EU migration pact will worsen experience of applicantsWed Dec 10 2025 - 20:33
‘The only other option would be nursing homes’: Older people turn to gated community in LaoisHeritage Village opens to first residents as advocacy group voices concern over lack of ‘age-friendly’ homesWed Dec 10 2025 - 06:00
‘We can’t let this happen’: Dozens of artists to lose studios with closure of The ComplexVenue had agreement with developer to buy site but this was dependent on State funding that has not materialisedFri Dec 05 2025 - 06:00
Concerns raised over ‘gaps’ in International Protection Bill Bill to replace existing law in implementing EU Asylum and Migration PactThu Nov 27 2025 - 15:44
Thalidomide survivors secure further political support on anniversary of drug withdrawal ‘My mother passed away without an apology. She fought all her life for me to get recognition,’ campaigner saysWed Nov 26 2025 - 18:02
Thalidomide survivors: 'Living as an unacknowledged person is a real tragedy'Thalidomide survivors met with politicians at Leinster House to mark 64 years since the drug's worldwide withdrawal. Video: Cian O'Connell/Dara Mac DónaillWed Nov 26 2025 - 16:36
Europe ‘a little bit removed’ from US and will be more realistic in future decisions, says KennyFormer taoiseach given inaugural Trinity European Laureate Award in recognition of Irish EU presidency in 2013Wed Nov 26 2025 - 07:00
Taxi drivers take protest against Uber’s proposed fixed fares to Leinster HouseUber says potential passengers more likely to book trips when given fare in advance Sun Nov 23 2025 - 14:29
Government expresses reservations as Cop30 deal agreed after bitter standoffThe agreement, which came close to collapse, has been criticised for paying lip service to climate crisisSun Nov 23 2025 - 07:40
An adventurous spirit carried Dylan Commins ‘through every chapter of his life’Transport and recovery business owner, who died in Co Louth crash, had ‘talked about becoming a millionaire’, sister tells mournersFri Nov 21 2025 - 18:40
Sensitive children’s health data submitted by CHI in High Court dispute with manager delays case Case involves dismissal of business manager at Children’s Health Ireland Wed Nov 19 2025 - 18:39
Storm Claudia: Motorists urged to take caution as flooding still possible in Leinster and Munster Co Wexford badly hit, with homes and businesses flooded as rivers burst their banksSat Nov 15 2025 - 17:57
Search operation continues off Irish coast after person reported missing from UK naval vessel Vessel was located north of Tory Island when the alert was raisedSat Nov 15 2025 - 17:56
The Offspring at 3Arena review: Kiss cams, beach balls, a gorilla-suited hype man – and depth, tooThe US pop-punks may amount to a period piece, but, as their Dublin gig shows, they remain a beloved oneThu Nov 13 2025 - 13:07
Ireland weather: Flooding in Cork and Kerry after torrential rainR594 impassible at Madore after river Ilen burst its banksTue Nov 11 2025 - 20:12
A night in Dublin city centre: Is this a night-time economy or just a pub crawl capital?Amid talk of safety fears and taxi shortages, workers on the city’s late shift are getting on with business, while visitors are ‘seeing where the night takes us’Sat Nov 08 2025 - 06:00
