Roderic O'Gorman: 'Obviously I'm extremely disappointed'Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O'Gorman is “extremely disappointed” by the anticipated outcome in the referendums.Sat Mar 09 2024 - 16:20
'Clearly we got it wrong': Varadkar accepts defeat on referendumsTaoiseach Leo Varadkar TD has conceded defeat in the two referendum votes, saying to media at Dublin Castle that the government "clearly got it wrong."Sat Mar 09 2024 - 15:55
The Government 'failed' on referendums, says McDonaldSinn Fein's Mary Lou McDonald has criticised the Government's approach to the referendums, accusing them of "failing to collaborate and to convince."Sat Mar 09 2024 - 15:36
Jennifer Bray - 'It looks like it will be a No, No result'Irish Times political correspondent Jennifer Bray reports from the Central Count Centre in Dublin Castle.Sat Mar 09 2024 - 14:05
Ivana Bacik - 'Responsibility for a disappointing result lies with government'Labour party leader Ivan Bacik TD is critical of both the wording used in the referendums and the campaign behind them.Sat Mar 09 2024 - 11:57
Peadar Tóibín - ‘The government have been the authors of their own demise’Peadar Tóibín, TD leader of Aontú, says the government's referendum messaging was confusing and that a no vote indicates a lack of trust by the general public.Sat Mar 09 2024 - 11:23
Counting begins as low turnout leads to Coalition pessimism over resultCounting is getting under way in two referendums on the issues of Family and Care with boxes opened in 29 count centres at 9am. Video: Tom Honan/Bryan O'BrienSat Mar 09 2024 - 10:43
Asylum seeker - ‘I pray the government works harder to get us off the streets’Kitty Holland speaks to asylum seekers camped in tents around the International Protection Office on Mount Street Lower, Dublin.Mon Mar 04 2024 - 19:43
Campaign calls for end to groping of Molly Malone statue's breastsMusician Tilly Cripwell who busks in Dublin has started the 'Leave Molly mAlone' campaign against the groping of the Molly Malone statue’s breasts.Thu Feb 29 2024 - 15:38
'Looks like a pint of milk, not a pint of stout': the Guinness pouring debate continuesWe visit the Palace Bar in Fleet Street, Dublin to gauge reaction to the suggestion that a pint of Guinness does not benefit from the two-part pour.Mon Feb 19 2024 - 13:50
Conor Pope reports on the value to be gained from recycling our 'rubbish'Conor Pope reports on what happens to the 'rubbish' we put out in our bins or bring to recycling centres in Dublin.Fri Feb 16 2024 - 18:16
'Not as terrifying as I'd expected': Shauna Bowers takes a Dublin Bus driving lessonReporter Shauna Bowers takes a driving lesson with Dublin Bus driver instructor Tina Ahern. The company wants more women to join their team of drivers.Fri Feb 16 2024 - 07:55
The Healy-Raes celebrate 50 years in politicsHarry McGee reports from the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney where the Healy-Rae family celebrated 5O years in politics by putting on a dance for their supporters.Sat Feb 10 2024 - 01:05
Donal Mulcahy: 'I'm doing taxidermy totally for the love of nature'What I Do - Donal Mulcahy is a taxidermist who was raised with a love of nature and local wildlife in east Co Limerick.Fri Feb 09 2024 - 08:18
Professor Louise Crowley - 'The State should pledge to protect the lives of all citizens'Professor Louise Crowley, UCC School of Law and director of UCC’s Bystander Intervention ProgrammeFri Feb 02 2024 - 09:57
Mamobo Ogoro - 'What’s missing in Ireland’s equality conversation is positive engagement'Mamobo Ogoro, founder and CEO of GORM Media, says we need something in the Constitution that relates to how migrant communities and local communities engage.Fri Feb 02 2024 - 09:56
Rita Fagan - 'The right to housing has to be inserted into the Irish constitution'Community housing activist Rita Fagan believes the right to housing has to be inserted into the Irish constitution to make women’s lives better.Fri Feb 02 2024 - 09:56
Martin Ward: ‘We are the original recyclers on this island’Martin Ward, a member of the Traveller community, is manager of Bounce Back Recycling in Galway where mattresses and furniture are given a second life.Fri Feb 02 2024 - 08:28
What I Do: Shepherd Paul Walker - 'A good dog is everything really’What I Do - Paul Walker, sheepdog trainer and shepherd originally from Chile, is now based in Newport Co. MayoFri Jan 26 2024 - 07:22
Coffee firelighters, air fryers, lithium batteries and more - day two of BTYSTE24The RDS in Dublin was packed as the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition opened to the public to view over 500 submitted projects.Thu Jan 11 2024 - 15:32
'Train hard, feel good': George McCabe of G Fitness StudioGeorge McCabe and his team of trainers are "building a community" of people of all ages and fitness levels in his G Fitness Studio, Drimnagh.Thu Jan 11 2024 - 12:27
BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition opens in the RDSBTYSTE 2024, the 60th edition of the Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, has opened in Dublin and features 550 projects from 219 schools nationwide.Wed Jan 10 2024 - 15:29
2023 in pictures: A snapshot of a volatile yearLaura Hutton, Dara MacDónaill, Alan Betson, Bryan O’Brien, Tom Honan and Nick Bradshaw share their favourite shots of the yearSat Dec 30 2023 - 05:00
Emotional Christmas reunions at Dublin AirportConor Pope reports from Dublin Airport where he spoke to some of the thousands of Irish people living abroad, who have come home for Christmas.Fri Dec 22 2023 - 12:11
What I Do: Carmel Balfe, puppeteerWhat I Do… Carmel Balfe of of Little Gem Puppets is a puppeteer based in Charlestown, Co Mayo.Fri Dec 15 2023 - 14:12
'We do our best': Capuchin centre gives out Christmas hamper vouchersKitty Holland speaks to some of those who queued from early morning for breakfast and a Christmas hamper voucher at the Capuchin Day Centre for the Homeless.Wed Dec 13 2023 - 10:59
Pet dogs blessed for Christmas at Christchurch CathedralThere was lots of barking at the annual Peata Therapy Dog Carol Service has taken place at Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin.Tue Dec 12 2023 - 15:32
Huge crowds in Tipperary say farewell to Shane MacGowanLarge crowds lined the streets of Nenagh, to say farewell to Shane MacGowan following his funeral in the County Tipperary town. Video: Bryan O'BrienFri Dec 08 2023 - 16:12
Christmas comes to the Mansion House with the IFA Live Animal CribLord Mayor Daithí de Róiste and IFA President Tim Cullinan along with carol singers and schoolchildren have launched the Live Animal Crib at the Mansion House.Wed Dec 06 2023 - 14:17
Dublin schoolchildren campaign for Irish language secondary schoolSchoolchildren and teachers gathered at the Dáil as part of a campaign called Gael Cholaiste 2,4,6,8 which is seeking a new Irish language secondary school.Wed Dec 06 2023 - 12:50
Workers show solidarity with victims of recent attacks in DublinAn ICTU rally has shown solidarity for the victims of the recent attacks in Parnell Square and support for the workers caught up in the riots that followed.Mon Nov 27 2023 - 15:16
Druid Eimear Burke: ‘We’ve no dogma, no sins, no commandments’What I Do… Eimear Burke is a druid based in Co Kilkenny and she serves as chief of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids.Fri Nov 24 2023 - 09:09
Amnesty International Ireland protest at US EmbassyAmnesty International Ireland have protested outside the US embassy in Dublin, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as well an an end to arms sales.Wed Nov 15 2023 - 15:42
Best of 2023 - Joe Gallagher is a faith-healer who practices from his pubJoe Gallagher is a publican and faith-healer based in Pullough, Co.Offaly. He is the youngest of seven boys born into a Co. Leitrim farming family.Sat Nov 11 2023 - 13:18
What I Do: Foraging with the seasons for natural remediesWhat I Do ... Sarah Gonzalez runs seasonal foraging and wildcrafting workshops at Hamwood House and Gardens in Dunboyne, Co Meath.Fri Nov 10 2023 - 08:05
'We are relieved that this verdict delivers justice', say family of Ashling MurphyThe family of Ashling Murphy say they are "relieved" after Jozef Puska was convicted of the murder of 23-year-old teacher.Thu Nov 09 2023 - 16:53
'We have everything here': take a tour of the Abbey Theatre prop warehouseAbbey Theatre Prop Master Eimer Murphy shows us around their warehouse, which is home to every sort of prop that might be used in an Abbey production.Sat Nov 04 2023 - 08:09
A morning at Dublin Port: 'It's a city within a city'Dublin Port, where the river Liffey joins the sea is a busy 'city within a city' with land and sea operations running 24/7, moving cargo, vehicles and people.Sat Nov 04 2023 - 08:01
Frank McNally in search of the source of the LiffeyFrank McNally travels to the Wicklow mountains in a search for the starting point of the river Liffey, located in a boggy area between two mountains.Fri Oct 27 2023 - 13:37
What I Do: Ciaran Behan, scaring tourists who pay for the experienceCiaran Behan of Unearthed Tours brings visitors on the ‘Dark Dublin Guided Walking Tour’, regalling them with gruesome stories of the city's dark history.Fri Oct 27 2023 - 07:31
Michael and Paschal on their €14 billion BudgetJack Horgan Jones of the Irish Times political staff speaks to Ministers Michael McGrath and Paschal Donohoe after they delivered Budget 2024.Tue Oct 10 2023 - 18:07
Palestinian community protest in DublinA protest has taken place outside Dáil Eireann, condemning Israeli attacks on Gaza.Mon Oct 09 2023 - 19:18
What I Do: Will Fogarty, chainsaw artistWill Fogarty left construction during the economic downturn and became a chainsaw artist. He now travels the country creating unique wooden sculptures.Fri Oct 06 2023 - 09:19
PhD researchers take protest to Dáil ÉireannThe Postgraduate Workers' Organisation of Ireland representing PhD researchers nationwide have protested outside the Dáil to demand better pay and conditions.Thu Oct 05 2023 - 13:49
Students take to the streets of Dublin over accommodation crisisStudents have marched to Dáil Éireann to demand that the Government uses the €65 billion budget surplus ‘rainy day’ fund to tackle the accommodation crisis.Wed Oct 04 2023 - 15:27
Theatre-maker Luke Casserly's work 'Distillation' explores our relationship with the bog'Distillation', a multi-discipilary performance by Luke Casserly featuring in Dublin Theatre Festival, is based on his growing up beside a Co.Longford bog.Sat Sept 30 2023 - 07:18
What I Do: Seán Harrington, the architect who loves to build bridgesWhat I Do: Seán Harrington is a Dublin based architect whose firm design housing, schools, community facilities and bridges all over Ireland.Sat Sept 23 2023 - 08:32
Best of 2023 - Brazilian dance is celebrated in DublinBrazilians living in Dublin meet regularly for outdoor dancing at the Grand Canal Plaza and other venues in Dublin.Sat Sept 23 2023 - 08:27
Best of 2023 - 'We're building a forest basically'Catherine Cleary and her family are planting trees along with forester Bernard Kiernan on farmland they bought in south Co Roscommon.Sat Sept 23 2023 - 08:26
Mud, glorious mud: day two of the Ploughing ChampionshipsThe sun came out in Ratheniska, Co Laois for day two of the annual Ploughing Championships.Wed Sept 20 2023 - 13:36
