New wave discovered by surfersAileen’s, the perfect wave break at the base of the Cliffs of Moher that exploded on to the world’s surfing radar in recent years…Tue Nov 09 2010 - 00:00
Lawless drivers win outREARVIEW: The decision by Dublin City Council to remove the 30km/h speed limit introduced in the city centre last January from…Wed Nov 03 2010 - 00:00
Why not pool all our State cars?REARVIEW: Irish taxpayers have shelled out €11 million over the past two years on State carsWed Oct 20 2010 - 01:00
'Irish Times' voted best websiteIRISHTIMES.COM HAS been named Ireland’s Best Website at the 2010 Realex Irish Web Awards.Mon Oct 18 2010 - 01:00
'Irish Times' named best Irish websiteIrishtimes.com has been named Ireland’s Best Website at the 2010 Realex Irish Web Awards.Sun Oct 17 2010 - 01:00
Taking lives in your handsREARVIEW: FIGURES REVEALED in a recent Road Safety Authority (RSA) survey of mobile phone use by drivers are depressing.Wed Oct 06 2010 - 01:00
Ryanair to cut Kerry-Dublin servicesMinister for Transport has rejected a Ryanair claim that he is to blame for its decision cut its services between Dublin and …Thu Sept 23 2010 - 01:00
Roads to nowhere?REARVIEW: Recent history shows the Government, perhaps in thrall to its builder chums, has displayed a voracious appetite for…Wed Sept 22 2010 - 01:00
UVF blamed for Moffett murderBelfast loyalist Bobby Moffet was murdered because the Ulster Volunteer Force leadership wanted to send a message that it is …Wed Sept 15 2010 - 01:00
Ireland slips to 29th place on competitiveness listIRELAND HAS fallen four places to 29th in terms of global competitiveness and its banking system is the least sound of the 139…Fri Sept 10 2010 - 01:00
Irish banks 'least sound' in worldIreland has fallen four places to 29th on the list of global competitiveness and its banking system is the least sound of the…Thu Sept 09 2010 - 01:00
Be nice to clampersREARVIEW: THERE’S BEEN much talk recently of clamping down, for want of a better term, on rogue clampers. Justifiably soWed Sept 08 2010 - 01:00
80,000 children to receive road safety vestsABOUT 80,000 children starting school for the first time this year are to be given a high-visibility vest as part of a national…Wed Aug 25 2010 - 01:00
A change of platesREARVIEW: WOULD YOU pay €250 to have your county of choice on your numberplate?Wed Aug 25 2010 - 01:00
Safety vests issued to 80,000 pupilsSome 80,000 children starting school for the first time this year are to be given a high-visibility vest as part of a road safety…Tue Aug 24 2010 - 01:00
Labour seeks private clampers banThe Labour Party has called on the Government to follow Britain’s example and introduce a ban on clamping on private land.Tue Aug 17 2010 - 01:00
Tolls raise risks on rural roadsREARVIEW: The proposal to toll national roads has raised the hackles of many people, most of whom argue that it would be an …Wed Aug 11 2010 - 01:00
Go car, go share, go saveREAR VIEW: As anyone who has been on the streets of Dublin recently will know, the city has taken to the Dublin bikes scheme…Wed Jul 28 2010 - 01:00
Pull in before you tune inREARVIEW: As if we didn’t have enough to distract us while driving, boffins in Britain have decided listening to the radio can…Wed Jul 14 2010 - 01:00
The politics of road deathsREARVIEW: Our politicians have a lot to answer for, not least the shambolic public financesWed Jun 30 2010 - 01:00
FG emboldened by poll findingsFine Gael's Phil Hogan said today the findings of a new opinion poll show his party is on course to be the largest in the Dáil…Sun Jun 27 2010 - 01:00
Callely defends €80,000 expensesFianna Fáil Senator Ivor Callely has told a Seanad committee he would reimburse any expenses to which he was not entitled if …Fri Jun 25 2010 - 01:00
Sharing is caringREARVIEW: A colleague last week addressed the issue of politicians’ travel expenses and the burden they are on the taxpayer. …Wed Jun 16 2010 - 01:00
Levy alone isn't enoughREARVIEW: The long-awaited introduction of the €200 parking levy has been greeted by the sight of many a rattle flying out of…Wed Jun 02 2010 - 01:00
Death toll in Lake District shooting rises to at least 12At least 12 people were fatally wounded today after a taxi driver went on the rampage with a shotgun in the Lake District before…Wed Jun 02 2010 - 01:00
Police target Irish drugs gang in Europe-wide raidsPolice targeting an Irish organised crime gang have arrested 32 people during co-ordinated raids in Ireland, Britain and Spain…Tue May 25 2010 - 01:00
Icelandic ash cloud causes further air traffic disruptionIrish airports will remain open until at least tomorrow morning despite the volcanic ash cloud that is causing major disruption…Sat May 08 2010 - 01:00
The most obvious solution to date . . .REARVIEW: WE’VE RECEIVED a mailbox-full of correspondence on the problem of Ireland’s ridiculous date-based car registration…Wed May 05 2010 - 01:00
President leads tributes to broadcasterREACTION: THE PRESIDENT has led tributes to RTÉ broadcaster Gerry RyanSat May 01 2010 - 01:00
President leads tributes to RyanPresident Mary McAleese has led tributes to RTÉ broadcaster Gerry Ryan, who was found dead in Dublin today.Fri Apr 30 2010 - 01:00
Ex-taoiseach Bertie Ahern to forgo ministerial pensionFormer taoiseach Bertie Ahern said this evening he will forgo his pension of €83,000 while he continues to serve in the Dáil…Tue Apr 27 2010 - 01:00
The big numbers neurosisREARVIEW: WHY IS an Irish car salesman like a turkey plucker? Because they both spend most of the year twiddling their thumbs…Wed Apr 21 2010 - 01:00
Former TD Cowley joins LabourFormer Independent Mayo TD Jerry Cowley has joined the Labour Party, it was announced tonight.Fri Apr 16 2010 - 01:00
Let's not get cocky about safetyREARVIEW: LATEST FIGURES show deaths on Irish roads are at an all-time lowWed Apr 07 2010 - 01:00
Taoiseach denies 'economic treason'Taoiseach Brian Cowen has angrily denied a claim by the Labour Party that he committed “economic treason” by deciding to rescue…Wed Mar 31 2010 - 01:00
Papal letter of apology delivered to MassgoersPope Benedict’s pastoral letter to Irish Catholics, in which he apologises to victims of clerical child sex abuse, was read to…Sun Mar 21 2010 - 00:00
Theatre à La CarteGOOD TIMES: BRAY, A blink-and-you-miss-it village down a back road in Berkshire, is an odd little placeSat Mar 20 2010 - 00:00
Pope apologises to victims for 'grave errors' of churchPope Benedict has apologised in a pastoral letter to victims of Catholic clerical child sex abuse for the "grave errors" committed…Sat Mar 20 2010 - 00:00
Are we sure this plug fits the hole?REARVIEW: IRELAND’S FOUR first kerbside electric charging points come onstream this month as part of the Government’s drive …Wed Mar 17 2010 - 00:00
Ash 'extremely concerned' by EU rulingAnti-smoking lobby Ash Ireland said today it is “extremely concerned” by European Court of Justice ruling on Irish tobacco prices…Thu Mar 04 2010 - 00:00
Clinton reiterates US support for NIUS secretary of state Hillary Clinton said today’s agreement on devolution will help consolidate the hard-won gains of the past…Fri Feb 05 2010 - 00:00
Kidnappings, rapes, robberies riseThe recorded number of kidnappings, burglaries and rapes rose in 2009 over the previous year, data released by the Central Statistics…Thu Jan 28 2010 - 00:00
I'd drive a classic car over a new-build any dayEMISSIONS: Technological progress has sucked the soul out of new cars, writes KILIAN DOYLEWed Jan 27 2010 - 00:00
I'd drive a classic car over a new-build any dayEMISSIONS: Technological progress has sucked the soul out of new cars, writes KILIAN DOYLEWed Jan 27 2010 - 00:00
Taoiseach sees return to growthTaoiseach Brian Cowen has said the economy is expected to grow in the second half of this year but warned that further cuts will…Sun Jan 24 2010 - 00:00
Cowen set for talks with Brown over devolutionTaoiseach Brian Cowen is to meet Prime Minister Gordon Brown at Downing Street tomorrow for talks on the deadlock in Northern…Sun Jan 24 2010 - 00:00
I gave Dublinbikes a bum rap, now I fear it'll give me oneEMISSIONS: The popularity of Dublinbikes only goes to show how clever a conspiracy it really isWed Jan 20 2010 - 00:00
I gave Dublinbikes a bum rap, now I fear it'll give me oneEMISSIONS: The popularity of Dublinbikes only goes to show how clever a conspiracy it really isWed Jan 20 2010 - 00:00
