Tributes paid to Cardinal DalyTributes have been paid to the former Catholic primate of all-Ireland, Cardinal Cahal Daly, who has died at the age of 92.Fri Jan 01 2010 - 00:00
Heavy snowfalls causing major traffic disruptionHeavy snowfalls that left much of Ireland covered in a white blanket this morning have caused major traffic disruption.Fri Jan 01 2010 - 00:00
Former Catholic primate of Ireland Cardinal Daly diesThe death has taken place of the former Catholic primate of all-Ireland, Cardinal Cahal Daly. He was 92.Thu Dec 31 2009 - 00:00
Does reeking petrol really result in rat road rage?EMISSIONS : Scientists in Cairo are citing a link between petrol fumes and road rage following experiments with ratsWed Dec 02 2009 - 00:00
Ireland gets EC innovation portfolioIreland's incoming EU commissioner Máire Geoghegan-Quinn has been given the research and innovation portfolio.Fri Nov 27 2009 - 00:00
Geoghegan-Quinn is Irish nominee to commissionFormer Fianna Fáil minister Máire Geoghegan-Quinn has been nominated by the Government to the incoming European Commission.Tue Nov 17 2009 - 00:00
Sick of being a four-wheeled cash cow? It was ever thusEMISSIONS : The past offers little comfort in the search for parking solutionsWed Nov 04 2009 - 00:00
Fire service calls down on 2008A Dublin Fire Brigade crew was attacked while dealing with a fire in Finglas in north Dublin last night but the number of call…Sun Nov 01 2009 - 00:00
Three remain in hospital after Dublin drugs partyEight people were taken to hospital early this morning after taking drugs at a Halloween party in west Dublin.Sun Nov 01 2009 - 00:00
Philippines rules out ransomThe Philippines government has ruled out paying the $2 million ransom demanded by the kidnappers of Irish priest Fr Michael Sinnott…Sun Nov 01 2009 - 00:00
Kidnappers of Irish priest 'demanding $2m ransom'The kidnappers of Irish priest Fr Michael Sinnott have released a video of their hostage and demanded a $2 million (€1Sat Oct 31 2009 - 00:00
A minor dispute plus a shotgun equals a no-brainerEMISSIONS: The suburban parking war has the capacity to divide families, and there is no end in sightWed Oct 28 2009 - 00:00
Ireland eighth for gender equalityIreland has retained its eight position in world gender equality rankings, it was announced today.Tue Oct 27 2009 - 00:00
Burglary rate up by over 26%Kidnappings, robberies, extortions and burglaries are on the increase, latest data from the Central Statistics Office show.Tue Oct 27 2009 - 00:00
Call to scrap €10 departure taxThe representative body for the Irish tourism industry has urged the Government to scrap the €10 departure tax in the forthcoming…Thu Oct 22 2009 - 01:00
Dáil holding Nama debateOpposition parties have attacked the Government’s proposed legislation for the National Assets Management Agency (Nama), insisting…Thu Oct 22 2009 - 01:00
Government publishes Nama amendmentsThe Government has tonight published a series of proposed amendments to the National Asset Management Agency (Nama) Bill agreed…Fri Oct 16 2009 - 01:00
Buy a decent junker, fit it with false plates and fill the tankGetting away with a bank robbery needn’t be like getting away with murderWed Oct 14 2009 - 01:00
Big Brother could be big bother in a land of lawless rebelsEMISSIONS: Government take note – speed cameras are a an important weapon in the road safety battle, not merely a means of targeting…Wed Oct 07 2009 - 01:00
Bulli for meGASTRONOMIC ADVENTURE : Such is the demand to eat at el Bulli – the Spanish restaurant voted the best in the world – that diners…Sat Sept 26 2009 - 01:00
Saddling up for a heart-stopping ride across DublinEMISSIONS: THERE’S BEEN quite the buzz about the Dublin Bikes scheme of lateWed Sept 23 2009 - 01:00
O'Donoghue apologises over costsCeann Comhairle John O'Donoghue has issued a full apology for the “considerable” costs he incurred in his previous role as a …Wed Sept 16 2009 - 01:00
The worst rental car in the world - and the most funEMISSIONS: LOVELY PLACE, BarcelonaWed Sept 16 2009 - 01:00
Ahern pledges to tackle dissidentsMinister for Justice Dermot Ahern has said security forces on both sides of the Border will continue efforts to “eke out” dissident…Wed Sept 09 2009 - 01:00
Proposed tax measures 'unfair'A senior trade unionist who was a member of the Commission on Taxation said today he did not sign the report because many of …Tue Sept 08 2009 - 01:00
Introduction of carbon tax suggestedThe Commission on Taxation has recommended the introduction of a carbon tax to help cut Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions.Mon Sept 07 2009 - 01:00
Mass goers asked to pray for sunshineThe Bishop of Ferns has asked Mass goers in his diocese to pray for fine weather for farmers this month.Wed Sept 02 2009 - 01:00
No smoke without fire - cool the jets and spare a thoughtEMMISIONS: A trip to the fire station with Turbo proved a sobering experience for us both, writes KILIAN DOYLEWed Aug 26 2009 - 01:00
FG hits back at LenihanFine Gael has hit back at Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan's dismissal of the party's calls for the establishment of a 'good…Sun Aug 23 2009 - 01:00
O'Callaghan back on Sunday morningRTÉ Radio has announced details of its autumn schedule, which features the return of Miriam O'Callaghan to Sunday mornings.Mon Aug 17 2009 - 01:00
Arrest in baggage theft inquiryA man has been arrested in connection with the alleged theft of items from passenger luggage at Dublin Airport.Fri Aug 14 2009 - 01:00
RTÉ 2FM censured over foul language in Boyzone sketchTHE BROADCASTING Complaints Commission has upheld a complaint against RTÉ 2FM for allowing foul and offensive language to be …Tue Aug 11 2009 - 01:00
RTÉ reprimanded over sketchThe Broadcasting Complaints Commission has upheld a complaint against RTÉ 2FM for allowing foul and offensive language be aired…Mon Aug 10 2009 - 01:00
First swine flu death in Ireland announcedA young Irish woman with serious underlying medical problems has become the first fatality from the swine flu virus in Ireland…Fri Aug 07 2009 - 01:00
ESB seeks to cut business pricesThe ESB is to seek a price reduction for small and medium business customers of up to 5.5 per cent, it said today.Thu Aug 06 2009 - 01:00
Leinster House slashes emissionsLeinster House reported today that its carbon dioxide emissions were down markedly for the first six months of the year compared…Wed Aug 05 2009 - 01:00
Sales of new cars fall by 77%New car sales were down by 77 per cent last month over the same period in 2008, the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (Simi…Tue Aug 04 2009 - 01:00
Shooting pains and bad posture - all for the love of my carsEMISSIONS: I’M WARNING you now, as I lie crippled in the bed, typing this with one finger, that I am in an even less jolly mood…Wed Jul 22 2009 - 01:00
Bord Snip Nua chairman defends recommendationsThe chairman of Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes has said the current level of Government borrowing…Sun Jul 19 2009 - 01:00
Is Donegal Ireland's Never Never Land for boy racers?EMISSIONS: Doughnuts, Honda Civics and John Travolta – sure what else is there to do?Wed Jul 08 2009 - 01:00
Surveying celebrity instruction not as easy as I thought. . .EMISSIONS: A ridiculous survey got me thinking who my ideal celebrity driving instructor would beWed Jun 24 2009 - 01:00
Hot to trot Deluded, but I'm a legendMY HEART is beating like a hummingbird’s. Is this really wise?Wed Jun 17 2009 - 01:00
O'Keeffe criticised on Dublin schoolThe Irish National Teachers Organisation has strongly criticised the Department of Education over conditions at a Dublin primary…Wed Jun 17 2009 - 01:00
T-shirt maker has last laugh as web joke is a howling successHAVE YOU ever bought an item of clothing that promised you instant irresistibility to the opposite sex, infinite knowledge or…Mon May 25 2009 - 01:00
Websites link voters with MEP candidates, issuesTWO WEBSITES designed to enable Irish voters to interact with European Parliament election candidates and compare their personal…Wed May 06 2009 - 01:00
Cowen rejects call for electionTaoiseach Brian Cowen has rejected a challenge from Fine Gael to call a general election if Government parties suffer heavy losses…Wed May 06 2009 - 01:00
Voter information websites launchedTwo new websites designed to enable Irish voters interact with European Parliament election candidates and compare their personal…Tue May 05 2009 - 01:00
Donations of €163,394 disclosedPoliticians have reported receiving donations worth €163,394 last year, the Standards in Public Office Commission said today…Wed Apr 29 2009 - 01:00
