Sudden downpour brings heavy floodingCitizens of south Dublin's leafy suburbs were left stranded in their homes yesterday following a brief but dramatic episode of…Mon Oct 14 2002 - 01:00
IFSC company chiefs appeal for Yes vote 'to protect jobs'The Irish heads of 11 multinational companies based in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in Dublin have united…Mon Oct 14 2002 - 01:00
Ministers says hoteliers taking ostrich-like stanceThe Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Mr John O'Donoghue, has accused Irish hoteliers' representatives of failing to face…Thu Oct 03 2002 - 01:00
Patients on lists can be treated in UKMore than 8,000 patients on public hospital waiting lists are now eligible for treatment in the UK under the National Treatment…Wed Oct 02 2002 - 01:00
Protesters blockade Carrickmines contractorsProtesters opposing the building of the M50 motorway through the archaeological site of Carrickmines Castle in south Dublin were…Tue Oct 01 2002 - 01:00
Europe's oldest theatre festival raises curtainA host of stars of stage, screen, politics and the entertainment industry in general gathered in Liberty Hall last night for …Mon Sept 30 2002 - 01:00
The thrill of speed and sprayIrish wind-surfing champion Óisín van Gelderen became hooked on the sport when he was 16Tue Sept 24 2002 - 01:00
Dunphy says he will not miss Giles as friendThere is no sign of a reconciliation in the "pundit partnership" of Mr Eamon Dunphy and Mr John Giles who feature on RTÉ television…Wed Sept 04 2002 - 01:00
First day proves child's play for new scholarsIt was only an hour long, but for the new junior infants at St Columba's school in Glasnevin, it was probably the biggest hour…Tue Sept 03 2002 - 01:00
Fleadh cheoil is music to the ears of businessfolk in ListowelThree towns are in the running to host the 2003 All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil, which will generate visitor revenue running into millions…Tue Aug 27 2002 - 01:00
Business acumen pays dividendsNATIONAL AWARDS: Waterford brothers Paul and Michael Flynn took the top prize at this year's Golden Vale Young Entrepreneurs…Tue Aug 27 2002 - 01:00
Coastal research centre planned at University of UlsterThe Northern Ireland Department of Education and Learning is to spend £1Tue Aug 27 2002 - 01:00
DIT resolves its optometry issuesTHIRD LEVEL: The Opticians Board of Ireland has lifted its ban on the DIT school of optometry taking in first year students …Tue Aug 27 2002 - 01:00
Postmasters to continue dispute 'indefinitely'The Irish Postmasters Union (IPU) yesterday said they intend to continue industrial action indefinitely in their dispute with…Tue Aug 20 2002 - 01:00
Business acumen pays dividendsNATIONAL AWARDS: Waterford brothers Paul and Michael Flynn took the top prize at this year's Golden Vale Young Entrepreneurs…Tue Aug 13 2002 - 01:00
DIT resolves its optometry issuesTHIRD LEVEL: The Opticians Board of Ireland has lifted its ban on the DIT school of optometry taking in first year students …Tue Aug 13 2002 - 01:00
Dollymount Strand no-go area for cars todayThe North Dublin beauty spot of Dollymount Strand is a no-go area for motorists today and is being reserved for pedestrians and…Fri Aug 09 2002 - 01:00
Schools inspector loses bias claim over pursuit of studiesA Department of Education schools inspector who claimed her employers discriminated against her by refusing to facilitate her…Fri Aug 09 2002 - 01:00
Vintners warned of prosecution on Traveller issueThe Vintners' Federation of Ireland and its members are risking prosecution if they impose a blanket ban on Travellers in pubs…Fri Aug 09 2002 - 01:00
ESRI critical of poverty measureUsing income levels as a measure of poverty fails to give an accurate picture of the lives of Ireland's poor, the Economic and…Thu Aug 08 2002 - 01:00
UCD lecturer may appeal lost equality case in Labour CourtSIPTU said yesterday it was disappointed at the decision in Ms Smyth's caseThu Aug 08 2002 - 01:00
Publicans threaten national ban on serving Travellers as 'last resort'The Vintners' Federation of Ireland (VFI) last night threatened a State-wide ban on serving Travellers in pubs if the Government…Thu Aug 08 2002 - 01:00
Patrol car in fatal collision responding to a call outThe Garda authorities have confirmed that the two gardaí involved in a fatal road accident on the N4 on Monday night were responding…Wed Aug 07 2002 - 01:00
Business acumen pays dividendsNATIONAL AWARDS: Waterford brothers Paul and Michael Flynn took the top prize at this year's Golden Vale Young Entrepreneurs…Tue Aug 06 2002 - 01:00
DIT resolves its optometry issuesTHIRD LEVEL: The Opticians Board of Ireland has lifted its ban on the DIT school of optometry taking in first year students …Tue Aug 06 2002 - 01:00
Clamping vans target Croke ParkWith major traffic disruption expected in the capital this weekend, Dublin City Council has warned that cars parked illegally…Sat Aug 03 2002 - 01:00
Minister warns drivers to take care on roads over weekendWith wet weather set to continue over much of the weekend the Minister for Transport, Mr Brennan, has urged drivers to make safety…Sat Aug 03 2002 - 01:00
Drivers face penalty points for speeding from OctoberThe Garda authorities have welcomed the Minister for Transport's announcement that the long-delayed penalty points system for…Sat Aug 03 2002 - 01:00
Motorists urged to use caution as bank holiday exodus beginsWith hopeful bank holidaymakers chasing the sun, trotting after the horses or following their favourite teams, traffic will be…Fri Aug 02 2002 - 01:00
Aer Lingus plans to introduce four new routes this autumnIn an effort to get its books back in the black, Aer Lingus plans to launch four new routes this autumnThu Aug 01 2002 - 01:00
Business acumen pays dividendsNATIONAL AWARDS: Waterford brothers Paul and Michael Flynn took the top prize at this year's Golden Vale Young Entrepreneurs…Tue Jul 30 2002 - 01:00
DIT resolves its optometry issuesTHIRD LEVEL: The Opticians Board of Ireland has lifted its ban on the DIT school of optometry taking in first year students …Tue Jul 30 2002 - 01:00
DIT resolves its optometry issuesTHIRD LEVEL: The Opticians Board of Ireland has lifted its ban on the DIT school of optometry taking in first year students …Tue Jul 23 2002 - 01:00
Business acumen pays dividendsNATIONAL AWARDS: Waterford brothers Paul and Michael Flynn took the top prize at this year's Golden Vale Young Entrepreneurs…Tue Jul 23 2002 - 01:00
Dempsey accused by student leaders of failure to consult on rise in capitation feeThe new Minister for Education had severely damaged his relationship with students by introducing an increase of almost 70 per…Fri Jul 19 2002 - 01:00
Business acumen pays dividendsNATIONAL AWARDS: Waterford brothers Paul and Michael Flynn took the top prize at this year's Golden Vale Young Entrepreneurs…Tue Jul 16 2002 - 01:00
DIT resolves its optometry issuesTHIRD LEVEL: The Opticians Board of Ireland has lifted its ban on the DIT school of optometry taking in first year students …Tue Jul 16 2002 - 01:00
Business acumen pays dividendsNATIONAL AWARDS: Waterford brothers Paul and Michael Flynn took the top prize at this year's Golden Vale Young Entrepreneurs…Tue Jul 09 2002 - 01:00
DIT resolves its optometry issuesTHIRD LEVEL: The Opticians Board of Ireland has lifted its ban on the DIT school of optometry taking in first year students …Tue Jul 09 2002 - 01:00
Business acumen pays dividendsNATIONAL AWARDS: Waterford brothers Paul and Michael Flynn took the top prize at this year's Golden Vale Young Entrepreneurs…Tue Jul 02 2002 - 01:00
DIT resolves its optometry issuesTHIRD LEVEL: The Opticians Board of Ireland has lifted its ban on the DIT school of optometry taking in first year students …Tue Jul 02 2002 - 01:00
Business acumen pays dividendsNATIONAL AWARDS: Waterford brothers Paul and Michael Flynn took the top prize at this year's Golden Vale Young Entrepreneurs…Tue Jun 25 2002 - 01:00
DIT resolves its optometry issuesTHIRD LEVEL: The Opticians Board of Ireland has lifted its ban on the DIT school of optometry taking in first year students …Tue Jun 25 2002 - 01:00
Hard for the 182 to fault the papersLEAVING CERT ITALIAN: With just 182 students sitting the paper, Italian is not the most popular Leaving Cert examSat Jun 22 2002 - 01:00
New structure leads students through questionsLEAVING CERT APPLIED MATHS: The Leaving Cert applied maths exam was a marked improvement on previous years and should help encourage…Sat Jun 22 2002 - 01:00
Teachers and pupils angry at 'sloppy, unfair' testsLEAVING CERT MUSIC: Teachers and pupils have slammed the Leaving Cert music morning and afternoon exams as sloppy, unimaginative…Fri Jun 21 2002 - 01:00
Heroic effort to finish in the time allowedLEAVING CERTIFICATE/Economics: There was something almost heroic about Leaving Cert students who managed to pack the entire …Thu Jun 20 2002 - 01:00
Warm welcome for final science paperLEAVING CERT CHEMISTRY: Prospects for the sciences would seem to be getting sunnier with chemistry, the final science exam of…Wed Jun 19 2002 - 01:00
Fast-paced aural exams serve up hot potatoes and a Britney teaserLEAVING CERT SPANISH: Confusion abounded in the Leaving Cert Spanish aural examsWed Jun 19 2002 - 01:00
Final question out of harmony with music testsJUNIOR CERT MUSIC: A badly pitched final question in the Junior Cert music exams hit a bum note with many students after what…Tue Jun 18 2002 - 01:00
