Mothers criticised for having induced births ahead of Christmas and First Communions‘Johnny taxpayer’ is being forced to pay for unnecessary inductions, conference hearsThu Nov 22 2018 - 20:01
First World War soldier sculpture vandalised in DublinGardaí confirm they are investigating ‘criminal damage’ to statue in St Stephen’s GreenThu Nov 22 2018 - 11:34
Irish players wear black armbands after fan dies in CopenhagenFAI requests minute’s silence for man (30) found in water ahead of matchMon Nov 19 2018 - 13:40
President leads tributes after death of De Danann’s Alec FinnInfluential musician noted for ‘famed sensitivity’ and skill with string instrumentsFri Nov 16 2018 - 19:20
Irish soldier receives Purple Heart 100 years after he was killedPrivate Michael Walsh was killed while serving with the US army in first World WarFri Nov 16 2018 - 18:36
All Blacks visit WW1 Hauntings Soldier sculpture in St Stephen’s GreenWorld Cup winner Sam Whitelock says rugby ‘is only a game’ compared to warFri Nov 16 2018 - 15:23
Leixlip shooting: ‘It was only when you see the Garda cars coming that you realised what happened’Clive Staunton (50) was gunned down outside his home on Thursday nightFri Nov 16 2018 - 10:52
Radiographer treated as if she ‘had just come out of the bush’Zambian-native Kashimbo Musonda denies allegations of poor professional performanceWed Nov 14 2018 - 17:00
FAI chief John Delaney to meet referee group over attacksDaniel Sweeney is unable to talk and can only drink through a straw due to injuriesMon Nov 12 2018 - 21:23
Missing windsurfer at sea for seven hours before reaching landRescue services mobilised in search for water sport enthusiast who travelled almost 50kmMon Nov 12 2018 - 14:59
UFO reported streaking across Irish skies on Friday morningPilots saw bright lights streaking across the sky at an ‘astronomical’ speedMon Nov 12 2018 - 11:52
Delays of up to an hour reported on M1/M50 after crashIncidents involving car on fire and a collision compound rush-hour trafficMon Nov 12 2018 - 09:01
St Patrick’s Cathedral hosts event to remember Armistice DayLong-standing tradition continues under a canopy of memorials to Irish war deadSun Nov 11 2018 - 19:24
Éamon de Valera letter about end of WW1 made publicThe future taoiseach wrote: ‘The thoughts that occur to me here today would fill volumes’Sun Nov 11 2018 - 17:09
Legal profession honours members of the Bar killed in the first World WarTom Kettle and Willie Redmond among 26 barristers who died in WW1Sat Nov 10 2018 - 14:28
Armistice Day: Victoria Cross winner who later joined IRA to be honouredMartin Doyle will be remembered by the British government with a paving stoneSat Nov 10 2018 - 12:05
Ireland’s first World War veterans: Shunned, ostracised, murderedHundreds of thousands of Irish soldiers returned home to a largely hostile countrySat Nov 10 2018 - 05:35
‘A penny candle in the darkness’The desolation of a good friend and talented playwright dying by suicide prompted his buddies to ensure his legacy lived on. And so, ‘The Crilly Trilogy’ was bornFri Nov 09 2018 - 06:01
What does a 100-year-old biscuit taste like? We try the wartime biscuits made by Jacob’sCulinary Arts students at DIT reproduce the 100-year-old recipe as a research projectWed Nov 07 2018 - 12:45
Well-known Dublin sites to be lit up for 30 days over ChristmasCouncil announces illuminations at 12 locations as part of ‘Winter Lights Dublin City’Mon Nov 05 2018 - 12:58
Irish emigrants in Australia offered free flights home to fill jobs in IrelandBooming economy in Ireland creates shortages in IT, construction, health and financeMon Nov 05 2018 - 12:48
Marking WW1 armistice: ‘Haunting Soldier’ comes to DublinScrap metal sculpture on view at St Stephen’s Green as organiser ‘so moved by respect shown’Sat Nov 03 2018 - 20:40
Sinéad O’Connor releases song inspired by Irish teenager killed in first World WarCillian Murphy and Imelda May also involved in all-star EP based on letters from the frontFri Nov 02 2018 - 17:30
Remains of two people missing since 1990s identified using DNAMargaret Glennon (49) who went missing in 1995 and James Gallagher (18) who went missing in 1999 now identifiedFri Nov 02 2018 - 16:51
Higgins inauguration to take place on evening of November 11thTaoiseach grants President’s request for delay while Armistice Day ceremonies take placeFri Nov 02 2018 - 13:48
Weather warning issued over strong winds and rainGusts of up to 100 km/h expected on Friday night in Atlantic countiesFri Nov 02 2018 - 11:51
Two men questioned over fatal stabbing in AthyDavid Boland died in hospital after being found on pavement following attack in Co KildareFri Nov 02 2018 - 11:03
Mother in direct provision denied food at night for sick childDepartment says Donnah Vuma will receive an apology over ‘regrettable’ incidentFri Nov 02 2018 - 10:38
Murder investigation begins as man fatally stabbed in Co KildareGardaí discovered 34-year-old David Boland from Nurney, lying on pavement outside shopFri Nov 02 2018 - 06:55
From WW1 to the wars within ourselves - St Patrick’s Cathedral remembersTree of remembrance has attracted 220,000 people to share their grief since 2014Thu Nov 01 2018 - 18:54
New exam appeals system to ensure students start college in timeJudge says what happened to Rebecca Carter must never happen againThu Nov 01 2018 - 15:50
Irishman held over alleged air rage incident on flight to SydneyThe 25-year-old tried to enter the cabin mid-flight and was restrained by crewThu Nov 01 2018 - 11:18
Halloween night: Car driven onto bonfire among dangerous incidentsDublin Fire Brigade praises gardaí and local authorities for ‘great work’ on busy nightThu Nov 01 2018 - 10:21
The Republic is named the most generous country in EuropeGlobal index finds State is fifth most generous in the world for helping those in needTue Oct 30 2018 - 00:01
Setting the tone for centenaries will be a challenge for re-elected PresidentMichael D Higgins has first-hand experience of the scars left on families by the Civil WarMon Oct 29 2018 - 21:39
Stardust tragedy relatives deny asking Casey to be their spokesmanCampaign accuses presidential candidate of ‘complete misrepresentation’ of their viewsSun Oct 28 2018 - 20:47
Three pedestrians injured in hit-and-run in Co LouthGardaí search for driver of car which was abandoned after incident in ArdeeSun Oct 28 2018 - 18:18
Presidential election: How would candidates handle ‘difficult’ Decade of Centenaries?Next president will be at forefront of marking divisive events such as Partition, Civil WarThu Oct 25 2018 - 12:54
Le Pilly honours 177 Irish men killed in first World War battleTriptych in blue stone marks three days of carnage in 1914 on ‘the forgotten front’Mon Oct 22 2018 - 01:18
Full details of fare changes across rail and bus networks announcedNational Transport Authority introduces changes to help reach BusConnects flat fareFri Oct 19 2018 - 20:41
Irishmen killed in forgotten first World War battle to be rememberedNew memorial to be unveiled in France to the 177 men who died at Le Pilly outside LilleFri Oct 19 2018 - 11:54
National 24-hour crackdown on speeding motorists beginsGardaí say their ‘slow down’ campaign is aimed at raising awareness of speedFri Oct 19 2018 - 08:12
Dublin’s north inner city to get extra €2m in fundingGAA star Michael Darragh MacAuley welcomes Government investment in the areaThu Oct 18 2018 - 19:08
Ryanair posts CCTV footage showing ‘fake photo’ of sleeping crewCrew representative says Ryanair video shows they were stuck in room with only chairsThu Oct 18 2018 - 13:02
Irish company to lay off workers in Britain because of BrexitUncertainties over the future force Portwest to set up distribution warehouse in PolandThu Oct 18 2018 - 01:00
Ryanair apologises to staff after claims of sleeping in crew roomPhotograph emerges purporting to show six airling staff asleep on floor of crew roomMon Oct 15 2018 - 15:20
Irishman dies after being swept out to sea in BrightonDavid Dooley, originally from Tullamore, got into difficulty while walking along beachMon Oct 15 2018 - 11:31
Storm Callum: Where in Ireland will it hit and when?What time will the storm-force winds be crossing your county?Thu Oct 11 2018 - 22:02
Judge criticises ‘extraordinarily rare’ presence of gardaí on the streetsCharleton Report says gardaí should serve the people of Ireland and ‘not moan’Thu Oct 11 2018 - 15:36
Relatives visit RMS Leinster sinking site 100 years after tragedyTorpedoes from German submarine caused the worst loss of life ever on the Irish SeaWed Oct 10 2018 - 11:00