Hero's welcome for athletesWorld Silver Medallist Olive Loughnane arrived to a hero's welcome at Dublin Airport this evening.Sat Aug 22 2009 - 01:00
US defends Robinson medalThe White House has defended its decision to award the highest civilian honour in the United States to former president Mary …Wed Aug 05 2009 - 01:00
Garda appeal over Liffey bodyA public appeal has been issued by gardaí in Dublin as they attempt to identify the body of a man discovered in the River Liffey…Wed Jul 08 2009 - 01:00
Airtricity to create 200 new jobs in IrelandSCOTTISH-OWNED electricity supplier Airtricity has announced the creation of 200 new jobs as it embarks on a drive to win new…Sat Jul 04 2009 - 01:00
Swine flu rise forecast for IrelandIreland is ‘much more likely’ to see an increase in the incidence of H1N1 swine flu after the UK said it was no longer attempting…Fri Jul 03 2009 - 01:00
Airtricity to create 200 new jobsScottish-owned electricity supplier Airtricity has announced the creation of 200 new jobs as it embarks on a drive to win new…Fri Jul 03 2009 - 01:00
Tarawatch seeks parliamentary groupCampaign group Tarawatch has written to members of the Oireachtas inviting them to establish a parliamentary group with the intention…Thu Jul 02 2009 - 01:00
Government accused on welfare fraudThe failure to implement legislation allowing the sharing of information between Government departments is facilitating welfare…Thu Jul 02 2009 - 01:00
Ireland declared free of brucellosisIreland has been declared free of brucellosis, following approval by the EU Commission of an application by the Irish Government…Wed Jul 01 2009 - 01:00
Jobless may pass 15.5% - CowenTaoiseach Brian Cowen told the Dáil this morning that unemployment is likely to reach 15Wed Jul 01 2009 - 01:00
'Bord Snip' report due on cutsThe Government spending-cut group – known as “An Bord Snip Nua” – is expected to recommend cuts amounting to between €4 billion…Sun Jun 28 2009 - 01:00
Loyalist move welcomedThis morning's announcement by loyalist paramilitary groups that they have carried out major acts of disarmament has been welcomed…Sat Jun 27 2009 - 01:00
€200 property tax announcedOwners of non-principal private residences purchased for rental and investment purposes will have to pay an annual €200 property…Wed Jun 24 2009 - 01:00
Man held over fatal armed robberyGardaí investigating an attempted €1 million armed robbery in Lucan last month in which a raider was shot dead have arrested …Wed Jun 24 2009 - 01:00
200 jobs to go at CadburyChocolate manufacturer Cadbury Ireland has announced that 200 jobs are to go at its Coolock and Rathmore manufacturing sites.Wed Jun 24 2009 - 01:00
'Neda' becomes symbol of rebellionDistressing footage depicting the death of a young Iranian woman at a demonstration in Iran has turned her into a galvanizing…Mon Jun 22 2009 - 01:00
Cdiscount to create 50 new jobs in DundalkONLINE RETAILER Cdiscount is to create 50 jobs at the company’s new headquarters in Dundalk, it was announced today.Fri Jun 19 2009 - 01:00
Online retailer to create 50 jobsOnline retailer Cdiscount is to create 50 jobs at the company’s new headquarters in Dundalk, it was announced today.Thu Jun 18 2009 - 01:00
Man (23) dies in Kerry collisionA 23-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in Co Kerry last night.Mon Jun 08 2009 - 01:00
Ex-trainer Vincent O'Brien dies (92)World-renowned Cork racehorse trainer Vincent O'Brien has died, aged 92.Mon Jun 01 2009 - 01:00
Three Irish confirmed on plane missing off Brazil coastThree Irish citizens were on board an Air France plane which disappeared over the Atlantic Ocean on its way from Brazil to Paris…Mon Jun 01 2009 - 01:00
Lenihan welcomes Church remarks on abuse schemeMinister for Finance Brian Lenihan has welcomed calls for the religious orders to increase their contributions to the State's…Sun May 24 2009 - 01:00
Yacht race arrives in GalwayThere were extraordinary scenes in Galway in the early hours of this morning as thousands of people assembled to welcome the …Sun May 24 2009 - 01:00
Ocean Race fleet arrive in GalwayVolvo Ocean Race: There were extraordinary scenes in Galway in the early hours of this morning as thousands of people assembled…Sun May 24 2009 - 01:00
Two dead in separate NI collisionsTwo people have died in separate road traffic collisions in Northern Ireland.Sun May 24 2009 - 01:00
Taxi groups condemn death threatGroups representing taxi drivers have issued a joint statement distancing themselves from death threats made against taxi regulator…Sat May 23 2009 - 01:00
Water recalled over E.coli fearsA Co Tipperary water company has recalled containers of bottled water, due to the presence of low levels of E. coli.Sat May 23 2009 - 01:00
Two men hurt in Tallaght incidentTwo men were seriously ill in hospital today after a row at a party turned violent.Sat May 23 2009 - 01:00
Killarney nurses to stage work stoppageNurses employed in Killarney Community Hospital are to hold a one-hour work stoppage from 3-4 pm todayFri May 22 2009 - 01:00
Controversy over Nichols remarkThe new head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales has courted controversy after describing members of the clergy who admitted…Thu May 21 2009 - 01:00
Unions meet over SR TechnicsUnions at troubled aircraft maintenance company SR Technics are meeting today after the company confirmed that “a preferred bidder…Thu May 14 2009 - 01:00
Ireland to miss 2010 aid targetIreland will almost certainly miss its commitment to spend 0.6 per cent of national income on overseas aid by 2010.Thu May 14 2009 - 01:00
Five killed in weekend crashesA man has died following a single vehicle crash in Co Sligo last night, becoming the fifth person to die on the roads over the…Mon May 11 2009 - 01:00
Woman targeted in Belfast attackA 42-year-old woman was treated for shock following a petrol-bomb attack in east Belfast last night.Fri May 01 2009 - 01:00
Ireland 'at medium risk' of pandemicIreland ranks 147th out of 213 countries most at risk from an influenza pandemic, according to data published today.Fri May 01 2009 - 01:00
Commuter patterns profiledThe majority of workers in most towns of Ireland were commuters in 2006, according to new data released today.Thu Apr 30 2009 - 01:00
Female convictions high in IrelandIreland had the fourth highest proportion of convicted female offenders out of 24 European Union countries surveyed in 2006, …Thu Apr 30 2009 - 01:00
80% rise in referrals for ex-offenders schemeA scheme designed to help rehabilitate former offenders saw an increase of 81 per cent in referrals in 2008 compared to the previous…Wed Apr 29 2009 - 01:00
ITGWU commemorated with new stampAn Post has issued a stamp to commemorate 100 years of the Irish Transport and General Workers’ Union (ITGWU).Wed Apr 29 2009 - 01:00
Man injured in Sligo stabbingGardaí are investigating a stabbing in Sligo town last night.Tue Apr 28 2009 - 01:00
Cowen to host major economic forumTaoiseach Brian Cowen is to call on leading international figures with Irish links to help generate ideas on an economic recovery…Tue Apr 28 2009 - 01:00
Call for Surveillance Bill safeguardsThe State's watchdog on human rights has called for tighter safeguards to the recently announced Surveillance Bill to bring it…Tue Apr 28 2009 - 01:00
Hanafin backs TánaisteThe Tánaiste has the confidence of her colleagues despite a claim by the dismissed minister John McGuinness, Social and Family…Mon Apr 27 2009 - 01:00
Cliff diver takes Aran plungeNine-time cliff diving world champion Orlando Duque brought the thrill and excitement of his sport to the Aran Islands at the…Mon Apr 27 2009 - 01:00
Cross border fuel investigationA joint Garda-PSNI operation has seen officers from both forces raid 18 premises along the border as part of an investigation…Wed Apr 22 2009 - 01:00
Libraries to be upgraded in €8.5m programmePUBLIC LIBRARIES throughout Ireland are to be upgraded under a €8.5 million development programme announced yesterday.Sat Apr 18 2009 - 01:00
Four convicted in Pirate Bay trialA court in Stockholm has found the four creators of the Pirate Bay downloading website guilty of contributing to copyright infringement…Fri Apr 17 2009 - 01:00
€8.5m funding for library schemeA development package worth €8.5 million has been approved for the country's libraries.Fri Apr 17 2009 - 01:00
Website profiles election candidatesA website which allows local and European election candidates to post information online and interact with the public was launched…Thu Apr 16 2009 - 01:00
Dead animals subsidy removedThe Irish Farmers Association (IFA) is seeking a meeting with the Minister for Agriculture to discuss the Government's withdrawal…Wed Apr 15 2009 - 01:00
