Top gunsSomeday, a real rain is gonna come and wash all the scum off the streetsWed Jul 18 2007 - 01:00
Making a real show in TerenureOver 10,000 people showed up in Terenure College last Sunday to ogle the estimated 1,200 cars on display at the 16th annual Irish…Wed Jul 11 2007 - 01:00
Sit tight, it'll be fineHere's a good one. It was buried deep in last week's Exchequer returns figuresWed Jul 11 2007 - 01:00
EmissionsAs a kid in history class, I was struck by the image of starving Gaels lining the banks of Ireland's canals during the Famine…Wed Jun 27 2007 - 01:00
Parties got €13m from Exchequer in 2006Figures released today show that the six main political parties received nearly €13 million in funding from the Exchequer last…Thu Jun 21 2007 - 01:00
Vatican issues new commandmentsNext time you consider drinking and driving, careening around like a maniac or admiring yourself in a shop window as you sit …Wed Jun 20 2007 - 01:00
Out with the oldOur new leaders: Wow. I'm almost dumbstruck. Almost. A culling in Kildare Street. ImagineWed Jun 20 2007 - 01:00
Irish among healthiest shoppers in EUNew research carried out for Bord Bia shows that Irish shoppers are among the most health-conscious in Europe, with over two-…Wed Jun 20 2007 - 01:00
Harney to seek change in PD leadership rulesMinister for Health Mary Harney intends to put a motion to the Progressive Democrats national executive to allow the party to…Tue Jun 19 2007 - 01:00
Ahern says Cowen is 'obvious successor'Bertie Ahern has described Minister for Finance Brian Cowen as his "obvious successor" in the role of taoiseach.Sat Jun 16 2007 - 01:00
Ahern says Cowen 'obvious successor'Bertie Ahern today described Minister for Finance Brian Cowen as his "obvious successor" in the role of taoiseach.Fri Jun 15 2007 - 01:00
Gormley 'powerless' over M3 decisionThe Labour Party has contested a claim by Minister for the Environment John Gormley that he will not be able to overturn an order…Fri Jun 15 2007 - 01:00
Petterson named as winner of Impac awardNorwegian writer Per Petterson has been named as the winner of the 2007 International Impac Dublin Literary Award.Thu Jun 14 2007 - 01:00
Ikea gets permission for Ballymun storeAn Bord Pleanála has granted permission to Ikea to build an outlet in Ballymun, Dublin under a number of conditions.Wed Jun 13 2007 - 01:00
Details of Green-FF proposal emergeDetails of the draft programme for government agreed between the Green Party and Fianna Fáil have emerged as Green Party members…Wed Jun 13 2007 - 01:00
Drumm says 90% satisfied with hospitalsThe head of the Health Service Executive (HSE) has denied that the Irish medical system is in crisis.Tue Jun 12 2007 - 01:00
Cullen announces Luas extension routeThe route of the extension of the Luas Green Line from Cherrywood to Bray was unveiled today.Wed Jun 06 2007 - 01:00
Road deaths 'on downward trend'Fewer people died on the State's roads last month than in any previous May since 2002, according to the Garda.Tue Jun 05 2007 - 01:00
Last. Picture. ShowSpeed cameras: Roadside somewhere in Co Meath. Lone speed camera box stands in the dusk, flashes intermittentlyWed May 30 2007 - 01:00
On yer bike - againPedallers and pollsters: There was an interesting letter in this newspaper a while back from the chief executive of the Irish…Wed May 16 2007 - 01:00
An iconic paradeMotorsEmissions: the beemer aficionado So, how did you enjoy St Patrick's weekend?Wed Mar 21 2007 - 00:00
Ahern leaves for Patrick's Day in USTaoiseach Bertie Ahern sets off today for the annual St Patrick's Day trip to the United States amid optimism over the Northern…Tue Mar 13 2007 - 00:00
NI parties urged to seize opportunityNorthern Ireland's political parties must not miss an "opportunity of historic proportions" to resume power-sharing, the Irish…Fri Mar 09 2007 - 00:00
No ifs or buttsA cyclist in the city: This HGV ban is mighty. For us cyclists, at leastWed Feb 28 2007 - 00:00
Plastic bag levy to rise to 22 centThe plastic bag environmental levy is to be increased from 15 cent to 22 cent to counter a recent growth in their use, it was…Wed Feb 21 2007 - 00:00
Government unveils social inclusion planThe Government has revealed details of a new social inclusion plan designed to eliminate poverty within a decade.Wed Feb 21 2007 - 00:00
Bibulous bibsAll this talk of dressing up pedestrians in luminous bibs has me riled. There's a red herring if ever I saw oneWed Feb 21 2007 - 00:00
Most divorces settled quickly - reportThe first report of proceedings in the family law courts has revealed the vast majority of divorces and separations are settled…Mon Feb 19 2007 - 00:00
Insulting MylesEmissions: going the distance Last weekend's revelations about the paltry mileage rate increase awarded to cycling civil servants…Wed Feb 07 2007 - 00:00
Gardaí warn pedestrians after deathsGardaí have issued a warning to pedestrians and motorists after two elderly men were knocked down and killed in separate incidents…Tue Feb 06 2007 - 00:00
Coughlan imposes ban on UK birds over bird fluMinister for Agriculture and Food Mary Coughlan is to impose a ban on the movement of birds from Britain for gatherings and shows…Mon Feb 05 2007 - 00:00
EU survey finds Ireland has highest crime rateIreland has the highest levels of "commmon crime" in the European Union, according to a study published in Brussels today.Mon Feb 05 2007 - 00:00
Ireland to see its first Veyron soonIt's been rumoured for a while, but finally it appears to be about to come to pass - Ireland will see its first Bugatti Veyron…Wed Jan 31 2007 - 00:00
Harney rejects FG's nursing home claimMinister for Health Mary Harney has rejected Fine Gael TD's claim that her department received a "damning" report about conditions…Thu Jan 25 2007 - 00:00
SUVs need love tooTough love: SUVs are getting a lot of flak of late. Rightly so, says I. But then, I'm biasedWed Jan 24 2007 - 00:00
Chapter One awarded Michelin starChapter One, long-described as the best non-Michelin starred restaurant in Ireland, has finally joined Dublin's big three in …Wed Jan 24 2007 - 00:00
Bush immigration comments welcomedThe Government has welcomed a pledge by President George W Bush to reform US immigration laws and resolve the status of illegal…Wed Jan 24 2007 - 00:00
Bandit countryRich tickets: Whilst ambling through one of Dublin's most salubrious neighbourhoods recently, I came across one of those dinky…Wed Jan 17 2007 - 00:00
Ahern urges SF to hold ardfheisThe Taoiseach has called on Sinn Féin to go ahead with its plans to call an ardfheis on the issue of policing despite "uncertainties…Thu Jan 11 2007 - 00:00
School bus belt vandals face banThe newly-appointed junior education minister has warned children caught vandalising school bus seatbelts that they may be permanently…Wed Jan 10 2007 - 00:00
Time for actionDoubtless the weak-minded and misguided amongst you have succumbed to making new year's resolutions, perhaps having been battered…Wed Jan 03 2007 - 00:00
Making a listWish-list/hit list: Dear Santa, I hope you and yours are keeping well and you've both had a good yearWed Dec 20 2006 - 00:00
