Musharraf announces resignation in TV addressPakistan's President Pervez Musharraf, who was facing impeachment by his political rivals, has announced he is to resign after…Mon Aug 18 2008 - 01:00
Severe delays expected as Iarnród Éireann train derailsIarnród Éireann has warned of major delays following a train derailment near Portarlington, Co Laois, this morning.Sat Aug 16 2008 - 01:00
Ó Cuív welcomes 'Éire' on new FAI jerseysMinister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Éamon Ó Cuív has welcomed a move by the Football Association of Ireland (…Fri Aug 15 2008 - 01:00
Dawn Farm Foods to carry out 'cleandown' at Co Kildare plantDawn Farm Foods, the company at the centre of an investigation into a food poisoning outbreak, has confirmed that it is temporarily…Fri Aug 15 2008 - 01:00
It's A all the way for identical twinsSISTERS CELEBRATE: IDENTICAL TWINS Clara and Eavan Gleeson (18) were in celebratory mood yesterday morning after receiving their…Thu Aug 14 2008 - 01:00
Diageo rejects IFA criticism on barleyDiageo Ireland has strongly refuted claims by the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) that it has abused its position in the market…Tue Aug 12 2008 - 01:00
Further flooding likely, Met Éireann warnsMet Éireann has issued a weather warning today predicting heavy rain which could lead to flooding in many areas.Mon Aug 11 2008 - 01:00
Department to write to schools after Cork VEC caseThe Department of Education is to write to all of Ireland's same-sex schools following its decision that an all-boys' VEC in …Wed Aug 06 2008 - 01:00
Cowen on first official visit to USTaoiseach Brian Cowen will travel to the United States today for his first official visit since taking office.Tue Jul 15 2008 - 01:00
Minimum wage cut would 'punish the poor'Political parties and unions have criticised a proposal by the Small Firms Association (SFA) to cut the minimum wage by €1 per…Tue Jul 15 2008 - 01:00
Hauliers defer decision on fuel actionRoad hauliers have deferred a decision on whether to stage blockades over high fuel costs.Thu Jul 10 2008 - 01:00
Former minister Séamus Brennan dies aged 60The death has taken place in Dublin of former Fianna Fáíl Government minister Séamus Brennan. He was 60.Wed Jul 09 2008 - 01:00
Tributes paid to 'brilliant strategist' BrennanWarm tributes have been paid to Séamus Brennan who died in the early hours of this morning following a year-long illness.Wed Jul 09 2008 - 01:00
EU emergency measures for fisheries sectorThe European Commission has announced a range of emergency measures for fishermen who have been hardest hit by the fuel crisis…Wed Jul 09 2008 - 01:00
Killer of loyalist leader Billy Wright diesThe man who led an Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) gang of prisoners who shot dead Loyalist Volunteer Force leader Billy…Sat Jun 28 2008 - 01:00
Six escape injury in Dublin attackSix people, including two children, escaped injury when a hand grenade was thrown into a house on the south side of Dublin last…Sat Jun 28 2008 - 01:00
McKenna rejects De Rossa privatisation claimFormer Green MEP and chairperson of the People's Movement Patricia McKenna has rejected a claim by Labour's Pronsias De Rossa…Mon Jun 02 2008 - 01:00
FF to 'redouble' Lisbon Treaty campaign effortWith only eighteen days left before polling day, Fianna Fáil’s Lisbon Treaty referendum campaign director, Foreign Minister Micheál…Sun May 25 2008 - 01:00
President congratulates Munster teamPresident Mary McAlesse has congratulated the Munster rugby team on their victory in Cardiff in the Heineken Cup Final.Sat May 24 2008 - 01:00
Referendum gap narrows to 8 points - pollThe gap between the Yes and No sides in the upcoming referendum on the Lisbon Treaty has narrowed, according to the latest opinion…Sat May 24 2008 - 01:00
'Wrong house' targetted in Dublin bomb attackGardaí have said that the house that the address was not the intended targetSat May 24 2008 - 01:00
Two held over death of Athlone womanGardaí have arrested two people in connection with the death last week of Athlone woman Lillian Scanlon.Fri May 16 2008 - 01:00
Third party enters INM frayMexican billionaire Carlos Slim has reportedly entered the race for control of Independent News & Media (INM).Sun May 04 2008 - 01:00
Two held after Limerick gun findGardaí investigating organised crime in Limerick arrested two men in their twenties and recovered a loaded handgun after stopping…Sun May 04 2008 - 01:00
Nurses union warns of ward closuresThe Psychiatric Nurses Association (PNA) has warned that whole hospital wards could close as a result of an overtime ban on its…Sun May 04 2008 - 01:00
IPU seeks retention of welfare paymentsThe Irish Postmasters’ Union (IPU) has called on the Government to retain the Post Office network as the provider of choice for…Sun May 04 2008 - 01:00
Cyclists in attempt to break €1m barrierMembers of Dublin cycling club The Willow Wheelers are hoping to exceed €1m raised for charity since 1991 when they hold their…Sun May 04 2008 - 01:00
Gardai make arrest over January 'Viper' shootingA man arrested in Dublin this morning is being questioned about the shooting of Dublin criminal Martin Foley.Sat May 03 2008 - 01:00
Aer Lingus talks resume after overnight progressTalks between Siptu representatives and Aer Lingus management are resuming this morning in a bid to avert industrial action at…Sat Feb 23 2008 - 00:00
Nursing home owners fined €2,000The owners of a Co Wicklow nursing home have been fined €2,000 after elderly woman Maura Reynolds went missing two years ago…Mon Jan 07 2008 - 00:00
Missing Irish man believed found in ParisA Kerry man who went missing in Paris in September has reportedly been found in the French capital.Mon Nov 05 2007 - 00:00
Union seeks arbitration in hospital rowThe union representing suspended technical and engineering staff at acute hospitals in the south and southeast has called on …Thu Nov 01 2007 - 00:00
Man dies in Monasterevin collisionOne person has died following a serious collision on the M7 near Monasterevin in Co Kildare.Sat Aug 18 2007 - 01:00
Women forecast to dominate professionsWomen will soon form the majority of professionals in business, finance and legal categories, according to forecasts published…Thu Aug 02 2007 - 01:00
'18 die daily' from Heart Rythm DisorderSenior health professionals have united to call for greater awareness among general practitioners and the general public of the…Wed Jun 13 2007 - 01:00
Quinn Direct announces 500 jobs for FermoyQuinn Group has announced plans for 500 more jobs at the former Bupa base in Fermoy following its acquisition of the health insurer…Tue Apr 17 2007 - 01:00
Insults fly during leaders' questionsFine Gael leader Enda Kenny handed Tánaiste Michael McDowell the Dáil floor during leaders' questions this morning with a reference…Wed Apr 04 2007 - 01:00
FF to focus on sound economy - BrennanMinister for Social and Family Affairs Seamus Brennan has said Fianna Fáil would not be matching 'the unprecedented scale of …Tue Mar 20 2007 - 00:00
Rabbite promises assistance for homebuyersLabour leader Pat Rabbitte has unveiled the final two of the five "Commitments for Change" he hopes will bring electoral success…Fri Feb 09 2007 - 00:00
Quinn Group agrees deal to acquire Bupa IrelandQuinn Group, one of the country's largest businesses, is to enter the Irish health insurance market after it announced that it…Wed Jan 31 2007 - 00:00
Sinn Féin in historic vote to support PSNIToday's extraordinary Sinn Féin ardfheis has voted overwhelmingly in favour of a leadership motion expressing support for the…Sun Jan 28 2007 - 00:00
Police colluded with UVF, report confirmsPolice Special Branch officers colluded with UVF gang members responsible for many murders in Belfast during the 1990s, according…Mon Jan 22 2007 - 00:00
Archbishop 'upset' at Crumlin withdrawalThe Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin, has said he was 'upset' at last week's decision by the board of Our Lady's Hospital…Sun Jan 14 2007 - 00:00
Ex-Irish Sugar workers in Greencore protestFormer Irish Sugar workers protested at the head office of Greencore in Dublin today.Mon Nov 06 2006 - 00:00
Cullen to seek consensus on road safety proposalsMinister for Transport Martin Cullen is to seek consensus across the floor of the Dáil on a new set of measures designed to help…Sat Oct 28 2006 - 01:00
Cori calls for focus on building 'just society'The Government should focus on building a just society when formulating social policy, religious congregations have urged.Tue Oct 17 2006 - 01:00
Man injured in Gort shooting off critical listThe south Galway man injured in a shoot-out at his home in Gort on Monday is off the critical list at University College Hospital…Wed Oct 11 2006 - 01:00
Archbishop Brady in historic meeting with DUP leaderThe Reverend Ian Paisley, (second left) leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, with Deputy Leader Peter Robinson (left) meets…Mon Oct 09 2006 - 01:00
Further protests at Shell site in north MayoThere were angry scenes in north Mayo this morning as opponents of the Corrib gas project protested against work resuming at …Mon Oct 09 2006 - 01:00
Jobless numbers fall during SeptemberThe number of people claiming unemployment benefits decreased in September as the seasonally adjusted Live Register fell by 2…Fri Oct 06 2006 - 01:00
