Record number of 84 'Blue Flags' awardedA record number of the State's bathing areas and marinas have been awarded "Blue Flag" status this year.Tue Jun 06 2006 - 01:00
Government increases funding for sports clubsThe Government has increased its contribution to sports clubs and organisations by 30 per cent and will divide €54 million among…Tue Jun 06 2006 - 01:00
ESB targets home safety in new campaignHouseholders have been encouraged to take part in a home safety campaign designed to raise public awareness of the potential …Wed May 24 2006 - 01:00
New code of practice for marine craft unveiledA new safety code for the operation of marine leisure craft has been launched by the Department of Transport.Wed May 24 2006 - 01:00
Uncapped Ulster pair to tour with IrelandIreland coach Eddie O'Sullivan has named his 30-man squad for the summer tour of Australia and New Zealand, with some notable…Wed May 17 2006 - 01:00
NTPF to treat long term patients 'within weeks'The National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) has promised treatment within weeks for anyone waiting longer than three months for…Fri Apr 28 2006 - 01:00
Festivals, finals and fleadhs to fuel fun weekendThe mass mobilisation that is the May bank holiday weekend is nearly upon us.Fri Apr 28 2006 - 01:00
Bank holiday road-safety operation under wayPreparations for a busy long weekend on the roads and in the air are under way, with Gardaí beginning a major road safety operation…Fri Apr 28 2006 - 01:00
Wind could meet 35% of energy needs - reportWind energy could supply over one-third of the energy needs for the island of Ireland in 14 years time, a study published today…Fri Mar 31 2006 - 01:00
Stardust group to continue campaign after rulingRelatives of the victims of the Stardust fire have vowed to continue protests against the transfer of a licence for the Silver…Wed Mar 29 2006 - 01:00
Fingal childcare body launches guidance bookletsThe Fingal County Childcare Committee (FCCC) will today launched two booklets produced to guide parents and childcare workers…Wed Mar 29 2006 - 01:00
Inadequate offers scupper A&E relief schemeThe Health Service Executive (HSE) has ended the tender process for the out-of-hours General Practitioner service for north Dublin…Fri Mar 24 2006 - 00:00
Nurses abandon benchmarking to pursue 35-hour weekThe Irish Nurses Organisation (INO) and the Psychiatric Nurses Association (PNA) are refusing to participate in benchmarking …Fri Mar 24 2006 - 00:00
Opposition seize on public concern about crimeThe rapid rise in violent offences and the decline detection rates under the current Government justifies public concern about…Wed Mar 22 2006 - 00:00
Pre-famine maps to go on display to publicA collection of historic ordnance survey maps will be made available to the public in libraries across the State, following today…Tue Mar 21 2006 - 00:00
Taoiseach says British colluded in Finucane murderTaoiseach Bertie Ahern has said he has always believed that there was collusion between British security forces and loyalist …Tue Mar 21 2006 - 00:00
Children's group welcomes law reform reportThe Children's Rights Alliance has welcomed the publication of a report on child law reform, hailing it as a "landmark in our…Tue Mar 21 2006 - 00:00
Figures show fewer gardaí per head of populationThe number of gardaí in the State per head of population has decreased each year since 2002, it emerged this evening.Mon Mar 20 2006 - 00:00
Captain focused on keeping it simpleIt has become increasingly evident as Brian O'Driscoll has matured in the spotlight, that rugby is just not that complicated …Tue Mar 14 2006 - 00:00
O'Sullivan plays it straightDespite some shaky games and some finger-pointing in the press Ireland go to London this weekend pretty much where they expected…Tue Mar 14 2006 - 00:00
Conditions exist in Europe for 'extraordinary rendition'Foreign security services appear to be able to transport anyone or anything through the majority of European countries, including…Wed Mar 01 2006 - 00:00
O'Driscoll laments Alfie's absenceIreland captain Brian O’Driscoll is disappointed not to be lining out against his Welsh counterpart Gareth Thomas in Sunday’s…Wed Feb 22 2006 - 00:00
Trimble gets his chanceEddie O'Sullivan opts to start Andrew Trimble at the expense of the Ulsterman's friend and roommate Tommy Bowe for the game with…Wed Feb 22 2006 - 00:00
O'Connell injury to be assessed in a weekIreland’s Paul O’Connell will need another week of recuperation before the true extent of the damage to his shoulder can be assessed…Mon Feb 13 2006 - 00:00
Ireland rue costly errorsA monumental second half fightback in Paris so nearly saw Ireland record one of the most unlikely results in Six Nations history…Sat Feb 11 2006 - 00:00
Corrigan to start against FranceReggie Corrigan will start against France on Saturday in Ireland’s second Six Nations game after illness ruled prop Marcus Horan…Thu Feb 09 2006 - 00:00
Vindicated O'Driscoll asks Ireland for moreBrian O’Driscoll will not hesitate in removing a player from the ruck in Paris on Saturday, after being cleared of stamping by…Tue Feb 07 2006 - 00:00
Eddie stands by his menIreland coach Eddie O'Sullivan has resisted the temptation to tinker with his starting line-up for Saturday's crunch Six Nations…Tue Feb 07 2006 - 00:00
Kerr one of over 50 applicants for SA jobNews: Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr is one of the names in the reckoning to manage South Africa after Romanian…Thu Feb 02 2006 - 00:00
South African door opens for KerrFormer Rep of Ireland coach Brian Kerr is one of the names in the hat to manage South Africa after it was announced that Ted …Wed Feb 01 2006 - 00:00
Flannery, Wallace get Ireland callIt was a "tight call" but Jerry Flannery is favoured ahead of Rory Best by Eddie O'Sullivan and will earn his second cap against…Tue Jan 31 2006 - 00:00
O'Driscoll ready for the next stepThere is no substitute for international rugby and no better sight for an Irish fan than to see their captain relishing his return…Tue Jan 31 2006 - 00:00
Kearney ready to take his chanceLeinster winger Robert Kearney knows his mood this morning could have been very different had his recent back injury convinced…Wed Jan 18 2006 - 00:00
Experience returns to bolster youthIreland coach Eddie O'Sullivan has named four uncapped players in the preliminary squad for the 2006 Six Nations, which opens…Tue Jan 17 2006 - 00:00
Steinmetz fit to figure for UlsterMark McCall has made five changes to his Ulster side ahead of Friday night’s Heineken Cup match against Biarritz at Ravenhill…Thu Jan 12 2006 - 00:00
IRFU and FAI submit Lansdowne plansPlans for the redevelopment of Lansdowne Road were submitted to Dublin City Council early this morning.Thu Jan 12 2006 - 00:00
Kerr denies 'baseless' South Africa rumoursBrian Kerr has rubbished suggestions that he is set to be confirmed as the new South Africa manager ahead of this year's African…Thu Jan 05 2006 - 00:00
Kerr looks to manage South AfricaFormer Republic of Ireland boss Brian Kerr is one of a number of candidates to be considered for the post of South Africa manager…Wed Dec 28 2005 - 00:00
Kerr looks to manage South AfricaSoccer News : Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr is one of a number of candidates to be considered for the post of…Wed Dec 28 2005 - 00:00
CPI accuses McDowell of 'blackening' Connolly's nameThe Centre for public Inquiry (CPI) has this evening reiterated its support for its Executive Director Frank Connolly who Minister…Fri Dec 16 2005 - 00:00
TD calls on McDowell to quit over commentsIndependent TD Finian McGrath has called on Minister for Justice Michael McDowell to resign following his claim that journalist…Mon Dec 12 2005 - 00:00
Sports, recreation projects to get €8m fundingNine different sports and recreation projects nationwide are to benefit from almost €8 million in funding under plans to develop…Thu Nov 03 2005 - 00:00
Audit finds poor hygiene in half of public hospitalsAlmost half of public acute hospitals in the State are deemed to be in a "poor" state of hygiene, according to a report published…Thu Nov 03 2005 - 00:00
Cullen criticised over provision of new busesMinister for Transport Martin Cullen has been accused of misleading the public and talking "nonsense" over the provision of new…Wed Nov 02 2005 - 00:00
Gardaí too stretched for private work - LabourThe hiring of off-duty gardaí to protect businesses will further stretch the resources of the already understaffed force, according…Tue Nov 01 2005 - 00:00
Shamrock Rovers put entire squad on the marketShamrock Rovers troubled season took a turn for the worse this afternoon when the club was forced to put all their players up…Thu Jun 30 2005 - 01:00
Martin publishes new work permits legislationHighly-skilled migrant workers will be granted a ‘green card’ from this Autumn if they meet certain requirements, it was announced…Wed Jun 29 2005 - 01:00
Angolan wins injunction against deportationThe High Court has found in favour of an Angolan man who claimed his deportation order was unsound and has granted him an injunction…Thu Dec 09 2004 - 00:00
Greens criticise Taoiseach over Kyoto TreatyIreland needs to look closer to home before pointing the finger at the US for its refusal to sign the Kyoto Treaty, according…Fri Nov 26 2004 - 00:00
CWU votes in favour of industrial actionMembers of the Communications Worker's Union have voted overwhelmingly to take industrial action if An Post goes ahead with its…Fri Nov 26 2004 - 00:00
