Spectacular suspended walkway and 12-storey slide opens at Avondale Forest ParkPresident Higgins lauds ‘responsible tourism’ at €19m Beyond the Trees experience in Co WicklowWed Jul 06 2022 - 17:31
Gemma O’Doherty appeal of conviction adjourned until October Case arose out of anti-vaccination protest in August 2020 during which banners were on a pedestrian bridge over the N11Mon Jul 04 2022 - 13:56
One man killed and another injured in single vehicle crash in Co Laois Road remains closed as Garda crash investigators carry out an investigationFri Jun 17 2022 - 09:55
Hottest day of the year so far: Authorities appeal for extra care as nine people drown a monthAs the hottest day so far this year is predicted for Friday, safety authorities warn nine people a month drown in IrelandFri Jun 17 2022 - 09:35
Warm weather set to increase pollen levels, Met Éireann warnsHay fever sufferers should prepare for highest pollen count in Leinster and MunsterThu Jun 16 2022 - 20:45
Funeral of Tayto Park founder hears of his mighty vision, humour and generosityBusinessman Ray Coyle passed away last week at the age of 70Thu Jun 16 2022 - 15:36
Anglers alerted to presence of Pacific pink salmon Concern mounts over potential for species to spread in rivers throughout North Atlantic regionFri Jun 10 2022 - 20:03
Something for the Weekend? Sports and concerts … amid an Irish summerMet Éireann forecasting ‘unseasonably windy’ conditions for Friday, heavy showers and spot flooding.Fri Jun 10 2022 - 19:22
Road safety: 3,000 drivers caught speeding over June bank holiday - gardaíGardaí made 182 arrests for drink- and drug-driving over their five-day, bank holiday weekend campaignFri Jun 10 2022 - 12:23
Gardaí seized over 137kg of cocaine worth €9.5m during 2020, committee hears Fingal councillors say drugs being used ‘blatantly’ outside schools as garda outlines moves to combat ‘drug-related intimidation’Fri Jun 03 2022 - 18:00
Dublin Airport queue system working smoothly but situation ‘delicate’, DAA saysRepeat of the chaotic scenes of last weekend not anticipatedFri Jun 03 2022 - 15:09
Garda crackdown on speeding results in over 1,000 penaltiesGalway driver found travelling at 142km/h in an 80km/h zoneFri Jun 03 2022 - 14:40
Kerry mountain rescuers find a body in search for missing walkerMajor search operation for John Dunne (61) from Tipperary has now been stood downFri Jun 03 2022 - 11:09
Search ongoing on MacGillycuddy Reeks in Co Kerry for a missing walkerTipperary man failed to return to his lodgings after leaving for a walking tour on MondayThu Jun 02 2022 - 19:21
Motorists urged to reduce speed on ‘national slow down day’ ahead of bank holiday weekendAlmost one third of drivers feel it is safe to exceed speed limits in low-speed, pedestrian and cycle friendly zones, says RSA researchThu Jun 02 2022 - 10:41
Dublin Airport cannot guarantee no repeat of scenes - Ryan Passengers should allow 2.5 hours for short-haul and 3.5 hours for long-haul flights, says DAA, as it is set to present plan to improve wait timesTue May 31 2022 - 17:50
Covered reservoir at Stillorgan will ensure quality water for DublinState-of-the-art facility replaces one of Europe’s last uncovered drinking water reservoirsMon May 30 2022 - 13:51
Families plea for children’s access to cystic fibrosis drugDispute between the HSE and US manufacturer Vertex over price of ‘life transforming’ treatmentFri May 27 2022 - 20:56
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street band announce third Irish date for 2023European Tour visits Dublin’s RDS in MayFri May 27 2022 - 11:14
More than 170,000 homes at risk from radon gas, EPA maps showAgency warns that the radioactive gas can kill and urges homeowners to get properties checkedWed May 25 2022 - 23:55
High cost of insurance threatens future of over 40% of organisations, Committee told Alliance survey shows premiums have risen by 16% since new judicial guidelines for damage claims were introducedWed May 25 2022 - 15:47
Dublin Airport: One man arrested, another hospitalised after fight at terminalMinister for Justice says incident is ‘absolutely not acceptable. People were queuing to go on their holidays’Wed May 25 2022 - 12:21
Young female cyclist critically injured in Cork collisionWoman (19) on a bicycle and taxi collided at 2am on Tuesday at a junction in Cork cityTue May 24 2022 - 09:03
Sunny weather expected on Saturday with rain and chance of hail to followHighest temperatures expected to range from 14 to 17 degrees in south to southwest windsFri May 20 2022 - 10:44
Pedestrian (60s) dies after being hit by a lorry in Co TipperaryGardaí appealing for witnesses following incident near Burncourt, CahirThu May 19 2022 - 20:30
Just three dedicated hospital beds for adults with eating disorders, committee hearsBodywhys says treatment for people with related ilnesses largely provided in communityTue May 17 2022 - 21:13
More than 260 childcare firms set to close in 2023, providers sayFederation of Early Childhood Providers says Government ‘core funding’ is not enoughMon May 16 2022 - 20:43
Environment group rejects criticism over stance on Roscommon floodingCouncil and OPW trying to circumvent environmental protection, group claimsMon May 16 2022 - 06:00
Roscommon lake doubles in size, threatening homes and environmentLoughs Funshinagh and Ree ‘will be poisoned’ if cattle sheds and septic tanks floodMon May 16 2022 - 03:00
Brigid Laffan recalls ‘unimaginable’ trauma of husband’s deathMichael Laffan died while swimming at Seapoint in Dublin in JanuarySat May 14 2022 - 13:13
Enjoy the weekend sunshine: Weather is set to turn on MondayTemperatures may hit 20 degrees today as Met Éireann forecasts return of showers next weekSat May 14 2022 - 12:27
Irish woman dies in Turkey during medical procedureMother-of-two from southeast had travelled to country for treatment in the past monthFri May 13 2022 - 17:00
Young woman killed in Co Donegal crash named locallySeventeen year old was moved to Beaumont Hospital where she died on MondayTue May 10 2022 - 15:22
Fire brigade respond to gorse fire in Dublin mountainsDepartment of Agriculture issues orange fire alert and says rain may not eliminate risksFri Apr 29 2022 - 23:35
Former High Court judge John Cooke dies in Dublin hospitalJudge was ‘one of the foremost Irish jurists of his time’ and ‘without political links’Fri Apr 29 2022 - 21:19
Revenue officers and gardaí seize herbal cannabis worth €2mTwo men arrested and detained for questioning in Drogheda operationFri Apr 29 2022 - 21:02
Bank warns customers not to be duped into returning cards by taxiInnocent taxi drivers being sent to reclaim cards - but it is just another scam says AIBFri Apr 29 2022 - 20:52
Ireland falling far short of tree planting targets, CSO report findsFailure to plant enough trees places State in ‘serious hole’ over meeting carbon targetsWed Apr 27 2022 - 10:46
Bord Pleanála to concede challenge to Dursey Island developmentPlans included new cableway with two stations, visitor centre, cafe and car parkTue Apr 26 2022 - 21:32
Disparities emerge in dates for public transport fare reductionsRolling dates for introduction of fare cuts are ‘complex, but scheme is still on schedule’Tue Apr 26 2022 - 15:22
Gardaí seize estimated €157,500 worth of cocaine in separate Cork searchesTwo men (20s) arrested in separate operations carried out in the Ballincolling areaTue Apr 26 2022 - 12:39
DAA defends ‘dynamic pricing’ for airport parkingComplaints over increases as parking revenues bounce back after pandemicMon Apr 25 2022 - 19:25
Taxi prices set to jump 12% as NTA launches consultationRegulator says drivers have been hit with increases in cost of insurance and fuelMon Apr 25 2022 - 15:26
Speed-over-distance cameras go live on the M7 in Co TipperaryCameras expected to have immediate effect on speeding vehiclesMon Apr 25 2022 - 01:00
Woman who drowned in Greystones named as Bray schoolteacherTragedy occurred as three friends went for Saturday afternoon dip on North BeachMon Apr 25 2022 - 01:00
Slieve Bloom biking trail brings boom time to local businesses80km of trail riding officially opened on Friday by Heather Humphreys in Co OffalyFri Apr 22 2022 - 20:08
Legal challenge to Bord na Móna use of turf stockpilesJobs at risk at remaining briquette factory, turf-powered plants and horticulture outletsThu Apr 21 2022 - 02:00
Campaigner claims Led lighting can cause headaches and nauseaCalls for more research as State invests millions switching to more efficient lightsMon Apr 18 2022 - 01:00
No turf cutters engaged in widespread selling, says TDProposed ban leaves families feeling like they are ‘growing and selling cannabis’Fri Apr 15 2022 - 18:27
A quarter of forestry target planted in ‘worst year since 1946’, committee toldNon-performance of forestry service has done ‘real damage to confidence’ in sector, TDs and Senators toldWed Apr 13 2022 - 17:35
