Bright and sunny weather to continue into bank holiday weekend, but no more record-breaking temperaturesMet Éireann predicts high pressure will stay in charge of the weather for the next week Thu May 01 2025 - 06:56
Submissions of Grace’s legal team not referred to ‘in any way’ in final investigation report, says wardship solicitorState solicitor granted meeting with Minister for Children Norma Foley to discuss concernsTue Apr 29 2025 - 21:17
Animal welfare inspectors shocked by huge menagerie of animals in a deplorable stateMore than 200 dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and a snake rescued from Co Kildare premisesTue Apr 29 2025 - 18:05
When Pope Francis met abuse survivors in Ireland: ‘He drew a picture of a toilet. Anything that goes into that is caca’Pope met eight Irish survivors of clerical abuse when he visited Ireland in August 2018Wed Apr 23 2025 - 18:00
Whistleblower at centre providing State accommodation to asylum seekers was told allegation could not be investigatedHiqa had declined to look into complaints about two centres as these had not been officially designed by MinisterWed Apr 23 2025 - 14:41
Mystery surrounds Joanna Donnelly’s sudden departure from RTÉ weather forecasting role RTÉ forecaster Joanna Donnelly recently said that many in society don’t like smart womenTue Apr 22 2025 - 16:41
Tech giant algorithms are pushing ‘horrendous’ content at young people, it has been claimedPeople Before Profit brings forward bill to switch off algorithms for under 18sTue Apr 22 2025 - 13:56
Head of Irish Freemasons unaware Tucker Carlson’s interview on premises involved McGregor until ‘last minute’Philip AJ Daley says many Freemasons members were offended by interview at Grand Masonic HallSat Apr 19 2025 - 18:23
Former Ireland international Niall Quinn criticises people who use Easter Rising to ‘score petty points’Quinn made the comments while speaking at 1916 Relatives Association commemoration in DublinSat Apr 19 2025 - 16:36
Derry priest charged over alleged inappropriate sexual communication with childThe 58-year-old is due to appear in court on SaturdayFri Apr 18 2025 - 21:38
Status orange weather warning in place for Wicklow while transport disruption expectedCommuters warned of significant disruption to public transport services as Easter weekend exodus gets underwayFri Apr 18 2025 - 18:16
Warning about ‘inadequate’ hydrants after large fire at Meath recycling centreThree fire brigade units fought blaze at the Thornton Recycling Centre in DunboyneFri Apr 18 2025 - 17:51
Ireland’s astronomical observatories to be put forward for international recognition from UnescoBirr, Dunsink and Armagh sites could get world heritage statusFri Apr 18 2025 - 00:01
Rain warnings in place for five Leinster counties with ‘heavy and persistent rain’ expectedMixed conditions forecast for the Easter bank holiday weekendWed Apr 16 2025 - 23:14
Killiney development opposed by wives of U2’s Bono and The Edge refused planning permissionProposal to build four luxury homes on grounds of listed home not deemed compatible with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown county development planTue Apr 15 2025 - 12:14
Q&A: Who is ‘Grace’ and what happened in her case?Review into alleged sexual abuse of intellectually disabled woman has taken eight years to concludeTue Apr 15 2025 - 09:32
‘Gargantuan’ data search ongoing in case over alleged €15 million sale of Barne estate to businessman John MagnierComputer servers have been running ‘for multiple days’ to try identify documents relevant to the case, court toldFri Apr 11 2025 - 12:45
An Irish doctor on why she believes autism, ADHD and depression are being overdiagnosedAre we living in an age of overmedicalisation? Overdiagnosis of conditions such as autism, ADHD and depression is a result of the relaxation of diagnostic criteria, says consultant in neurology Suzanne O’SullivanSat Apr 05 2025 - 06:00
Trump tariffs: No justification for 20% tariffs on EU exports to US, says MartinLive updates: Pharmaceutical products will not be included in the tariffs for now, according to the White HouseWed Apr 02 2025 - 23:35
Clare County Council accused of ‘intimidation’ over future of Cliffs of Moher walking trailAttempts to compulsorily purchase land from local farmers for trail will be resisted, says IFATue Apr 01 2025 - 22:08
Planning permissions fell by more than 50% in three Dublin council areas last yearHousing supply unlikely to increase unless emergency measures are introduced, says Construction Industry Federation officialTue Apr 01 2025 - 06:00
Shockwaves from Myanmar earthquake reach IrelandSeismic instruments in Ireland picked up the aftershocks from the 7.7 magnitude tremorFri Mar 28 2025 - 19:49
Defence Forces class of 2025 commissioned into an increasingly turbulent worldFriday’s Curragh ceremony was the culmination of decades of service for many of the men and women involvedFri Mar 28 2025 - 19:36
Minister for Defence admits Ireland is ‘lagging behind’ in terms of military spendingSimon Harris commits Ireland to highest level of ambition for the Defence ForcesFri Mar 28 2025 - 19:00
Protests continue despite pause on converting Connemara hotel into accommodation for asylum seekersDepartment of Integration says it is giving locals three months to come up with proposal to turn Carna Bay Hotel back into a hotelWed Mar 26 2025 - 13:24
‘Spice bag’ and ‘morto’ among new words added to Oxford English DictionaryTerm for popular takeaway credited to establishment in Templeogue, DublinWed Mar 26 2025 - 09:55
Garron Noone returns to social media to say he was ‘not specific enough’ on immigrationPerformer says denying people’s concerns on topic creates ‘vacuum’ for people like Conor McGregor to occupyTue Mar 25 2025 - 10:03
Eighth man in court linked to fatal assault of Quham Babatunde in Dublin’s city centreBruno Tache (20) charged with in connection with stabbing in Anne Street South in February.Tue Mar 25 2025 - 10:01
When George Foreman visited a struggling part of LimerickFormer Irish boxer Barry McGuigan says Foreman was a ‘beast in the ring’ but a ‘gentleman’Sat Mar 22 2025 - 17:30
US secretary of commerce says Ireland’s ‘tax scam’ has ‘gotta end’Loans and business advice planned if trade war begins next monthSat Mar 22 2025 - 06:00
Rosie O’Donnell apologises to Micheál Martin for being dragged into her feud with Donald TrumpTaoiseach was questioned about actor and comedian, who now lives in Howth, during visit to the White HouseFri Mar 21 2025 - 23:08
US secretary of commerce says Ireland’s ‘tax scam’ has ‘gotta end’Howard Lutnick is targeting Ireland as a potential source of revenue for the US TreasuryFri Mar 21 2025 - 19:36
JFK files: What do they reveal about John F Kennedy’s assassination?JFK files: Papers cover not just JFK’s assassination but also the 1968 killings of his brother Robert F Kennedy and Dr Martin Luther King jnrFri Mar 21 2025 - 06:00
No derelict site levy issued in 10 local authority areasLimerick City and County Council has more derelict sites listed than all four local authorities in Dublin combinedWed Mar 19 2025 - 06:00
As many as 40,000 retail premises could be converted into homes with right incentives, lobby group saysCapital gains tax waiver and grant changes ‘would encourage conversion of the units into accommodation’Tue Mar 18 2025 - 19:21
Why are so many recipients of US Medal of Honor of Irish descent?Donald Trump expressed surprise at the very high number of recipients having roots in Ireland – and it seems he may be on to somethingTue Mar 18 2025 - 16:32
Shannon LNG granted planning permission for new Kerry power plantProposed 600MW plant on Shannon Estuary will have enough capacity to power 160,000 homesTue Mar 18 2025 - 16:10
Last known Battle of Britain pilot, Irishman John Hemingway, dies aged 105Born in 1919, the Dubliner flew Spitfires during the Battle of BritainMon Mar 17 2025 - 23:50
Dereliction in Ireland: How Limerick is leading the way in tackling the issueLimerick City and County Council has had a derelict properties unit since 2017 and is far ahead of other local authorities in dealing with the issueMon Mar 17 2025 - 06:00
Controversial Spanish enclave to honour Irish general who saved them from Moroccan rule The siege of Melilla was lifted by Waterford-born general John Sherlock 250 years ago this week Sun Mar 16 2025 - 15:48
Storm Éowyn’s €500m toll on Irish forestry revealed by satellite imageryLicensed owners urged to quickly clear felled trees as equivalent of almost 2.5 times annual timber harvest brought downSat Mar 15 2025 - 06:00
Rosie O’Donnell calls Trump a ‘cheater’ and ‘Russian asset’ after Oval Office insultDonald Trump renewed feud with comedian and actor after her move to IrelandThu Mar 13 2025 - 16:23
US media reaction to Trump-Martin visit: it could have been a lot worseMedia coverage in United States notes Taoiseach was mostly silent during the meetingThu Mar 13 2025 - 11:53
Rosie O’Donnell moving to Ireland to escape Trump administrationUS president told Micheál Martin he is ‘better off not knowing’ who comedian isWed Mar 12 2025 - 16:47
Dunnes Stores fined for selling nine year out of date infant formula that made baby violently illFive-week-old child was taken to Drogheda hospital after vomiting up Aptamil formula with 2015 expiry dateWed Mar 12 2025 - 13:29
Slushy ice drinks pose health risks for children aged under eight, researchers sayIrish-led study finds youths can become sick with ‘glycerol intoxication syndrome’ from drinking the productsWed Mar 12 2025 - 08:50
Cooler conditions on way but St Patrick’s Day set to be dryLittle rain forecast for coming days but any that falls overnight could land as sleet or snowTue Mar 11 2025 - 11:28
‘Taller’ St Patrick’s Day Dublin parade to aid visibility Community groups that normally parade on the ground ‘will be on floats’ to make them easier to seeMon Mar 10 2025 - 18:14
‘I feel so sorry for any young people who are gambling’: Cheltenham week a tough time for recovering addicts Chris Joyce (31) hit rock bottom in November 2018 because of his addiction to gambling Mon Mar 10 2025 - 18:00
Compulsory acquisitions brings new lease of life to Limerick propertiesAudrey Crowe describes how compulsory acquisitions have brought a new lease of life to some of Limerick's derelict properties. Video: Ronan McGreevyMon Mar 10 2025 - 15:48
