President Higgins to travel to Belgium for official war commemorationsMinister for Arts Heather Humphreys will represent Ireland at events in GlasgowSat Aug 02 2014 - 01:00
Irish soldiers in the first World War: who, where and how many?Researchers are seeking the truth about the Irish who fought – and diedSat Aug 02 2014 - 01:00
Helicopter crashes on way to pick up newly married coupleChopper was badly damaged after it came down near a school close to Kinnitty villageFri Aug 01 2014 - 19:24
New figures show almost 20,000 Irishmen fought for Canada in WW1Canadians actively recruited Irish emigrants to join the war effortFri Aug 01 2014 - 17:39
Rumours of 2fm's demise are ‘greatly exaggerated’Station chief says he expects station’s turnaround would start from a low baseFri Aug 01 2014 - 11:04
Women over the age of 40 urged to take contraceptionWell Woman Centre says there are many surprise pregnancies for the over-45sThu Jul 31 2014 - 18:56
Sr Stanislaus Kennedy ‘very humbled’ by new portraitPainting of social campaigner unveiled at the Natoinal Gallery of IrelandThu Jul 31 2014 - 18:38
Sister of jailed Irish citizen in Egypt to pressure Flanagan for his releaseSomaia Halawa says there is no chance her brother Ibrahim will get a fair trial in EgyptThu Jul 31 2014 - 12:55
British ambassador praises spirit of first World War commemorationDominick Chilcott says remembrance should be true to the vision of poet Tom KettleThu Jul 31 2014 - 01:00
Swimmer and mountain climber die in weekend incidentsMan in Galway mountains and man on Clare beach lose their livesMon Jul 28 2014 - 01:01
Childers family at centenary celebration of grandparents’ Howth gun-runThousands at re-enactment in which rifle boxes are taken from ‘Asgard’ ship replicaMon Jul 28 2014 - 01:00
Dollymount beach parking row heats up as temperatures soarDublin City Council’s decision to ban parking on beach attracts controversyFri Jul 25 2014 - 19:28
Three-quarters of Garth Brooks tickets already refunded‘Stetson and the City’ events held across Dublin to console thousands of disappointed fansFri Jul 25 2014 - 15:14
Canal diving in wet suits latest trend in DublinYoungsters have been using canals and Docklands to cool off in the hot weatherFri Jul 25 2014 - 01:00
Two new stamps mark centenary of first World WarIrish recruitment posters, one featuring John Redmond, revived for commemorationThu Jul 24 2014 - 01:00
Order for eviction of couple can be sent to sheriff , judge saysMartin and Violet Coyne failed to vacate rented homeWed Jul 23 2014 - 14:01
Rory McIlroy brings it all back home minus the famous Claret JugOpen winner apologies at Stormont after having to leave the famous trophy at homeWed Jul 23 2014 - 01:00
McIlroy’s win provides good news boost for NorthGolfer meets McGuinness, Robinson at Stormont but without trophy, which needed a cleanTue Jul 22 2014 - 15:47
Mastodon break out the big gunsNew album Once More ’Round The Sun has confirmed Mastodon as the hottest metal band on the planet. So, after all these years, how do the Atlanta-based rockers keep their standards so high? Guitarist Bill Kelliher has a theory – “I’m an Irish citizen. My father is from Killorglin . . .”Mon Jun 30 2014 - 17:08
Danes believe that price to pay for upgrading network worth itIn Denmark, local concerns are trumped by national agreementsMon Jun 30 2014 - 01:00
Tánaiste launches childhood memoir of ex-hospital chairman Henry MurdochMurdoch found himself a patient in hospital where he had been chair for 17 yearsThu Jun 26 2014 - 01:00
Irish people take issue with topping ‘Good Country Index’Author blames ‘Groucho Marx syndrome’ after complaints over study based on 2010 dataWed Jun 25 2014 - 15:47
EirGrid chief executive sees ‘pros and cons’ for both current optionsSlye warns that North-South interconnector between Tyrone and Meath is ‘very urgent’Tue Jun 24 2014 - 01:04
Obesity crisis so severe parents face ‘burying’ their childrenDepartment of Health secretary general calls for restricted availability of sweets, fizzy drinksMon Jun 23 2014 - 18:39
Hoppy days: the joys of home-brewingHome brewers can save a considerable amount of money, but people who have been bitten by the bug say passion and pride become the primary motivation over timeMon Jun 23 2014 - 01:00
President Higgins to attend British war commemorationService at Belgian city of Mons will mark start of first World War on Western FrontMon Jun 23 2014 - 01:00
Guildford Four’s Gerry Conlon dies in BelfastBelfast man spent 15 years in jail in Britain for a crime he did not commitSun Jun 22 2014 - 12:13
Hollywood actor Paul Rudd describes Ireland as “best place on Earth”Rudd lathers Ireland in praise on David Letterman show this weekSat Jun 21 2014 - 18:34
Paddy Joe Hill blames prison conditions for Gerry Conlon’s early deathFellow miscarraige of justice victim describes cells as ‘ice-boxes in winter, ovens in summer’Sat Jun 21 2014 - 15:31
Gerry Conlon’s ordeal ‘changed course of history’‘He brought life, love, intelligence, wit and strength to our family through its darkest hours’Sat Jun 21 2014 - 14:09
In Flanders FieldsTheir strategic location meant the Belgian cities of Ypres and Mons saw some of the bloodiest battles of the first World War, and became the resting place of many Irish soldiersSat Jun 21 2014 - 01:00
You Me at Six: Number one with a bulletIn advance of You Me at Six's slot supporting Biffy Clyro at the Royal Hospital in Kilmainham on June 28th, We put your questions to guitarist Max HelyerFri Jun 20 2014 - 18:00
Metallica headline Glastonbury: ‘They’ve earned it’Heavy metal will come in from the cold for one night only when the band take the top slot at the legendary summer festivalFri Jun 20 2014 - 00:00
Cyclists make use of perfect weather to take over Dublin city centreNational Bike Week showcase cycling option for would-be commutersThu Jun 19 2014 - 01:01
Googleland rents on the riseThe cost of renting in Dublin has soared, especially in the Docklands area where international workers for US tech companies compete for accommodationThu Jun 19 2014 - 00:00
Dunphy apologies for use of ‘F’ word during World Cup coverageRTÉ receive 13 complaints from viewers afteroutburst by soccer pundit live on airWed Jun 18 2014 - 15:18
Mixed reaction to plan for two-way cycle lane on Dublin’s north quaysCiaran Cuffe says proposals ‘long overdue’, while Nial Ring calls it ‘madness’Wed Jun 18 2014 - 01:00
New Quays cycle lane to lead to restrictions for Dublin motoristsCity Council proposes moving historic park to separate vehicle traffic and cyclistsTue Jun 17 2014 - 01:00
Wind industry issues ‘open invitation’ to view turbinesThirteen wind farms opened up to the public in effort to counter negative stereotypesSat Jun 14 2014 - 15:29
BAI upholds RTÉ’s right to apologise to Iona Institute and WatersWatchdog says broadcasters have right to deal with potential defamation actionsFri Jun 13 2014 - 17:40
Irish ‘damaging English virgins’ remark deemed offensiveWatchdog criticises George Lee for not challenging designer Paul Costelloe over commentFri Jun 13 2014 - 13:51
Irish first World War dead ‘may be higher than claimed’Historian claims anomaly in figures for Sligo may be repeated nationwideThu Jun 12 2014 - 11:54
Glasnevin cemetery unveils country’s first infant crematorCremation service set up because of demands from grieving parentsThu Jun 12 2014 - 01:00
Bill O’Herlihy defends role as lobbyist for tobacco industryVeteran RTÉ presenter says smuggling an ‘absolutely appalling’ problemWed Jun 11 2014 - 14:54
If men’s cancers are so prevalent, why do we hear less about them?Men have lower five-year cancer-survival rates, so they need to be proactive, like Willie PenroseTue Jun 10 2014 - 01:00
Call for public inquiry into mother and baby homes first made three years agoAdoption Rights Alliance sent submission to Frances Fitzgerald in 2011Tue Jun 10 2014 - 01:00
David McSavage accuses RTÉ of ‘dictatorial’ censorshipComedian's Wild Nuns sketch is a parody of the Diet Coke ad and features a crucified JesusMon Jun 09 2014 - 20:34
Irish second World War veteran who was decorated for gallantry turns 100Joe Dunne from Offaly won a Distinguished Conduct Medal at Anzio in 1944Mon Jun 09 2014 - 01:02
