Fashionable farmers: Trench coats, camel and mullets were in at the Ploughing Championships Fashion shows at the Co Laois event were standing room only, with farmers going ‘a bit mad’ for the styleSat Sept 21 2024 - 06:00
Public Order Unit clears anti-immigration protesters from O’Connell BridgeAnti-immigration protestors traded insults with anti-racism counter-protesters and were later moved on by the Public Order Unit. Video: Enda O'DowdThu Sept 19 2024 - 19:45
'We go mad': Fashion, politics and ploughing dominate the Championships in LaoisThe annual National Ploughing Championships is expected to draw close to 300,000 people over three days. Video: Enda O'DowdWed Sept 18 2024 - 18:53
Five things to look out for in the new Dáil termHarry McGee of the Irish Times political team looks at five things that will shape the conversation of this Dáil term. Video: Enda O'DowdWed Sept 18 2024 - 15:37
Budget 2025 takes centre stage as politicians embrace the Ploughing ChampionshipsClose to 300,000 people are expected to visit the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois. Video: Enda O'DowdTue Sept 17 2024 - 19:17
Green Party push back against 'insane' car useDeputy leader of the Green Party, Róisín Garvey has said "a quarter of nine-year-olds are over weight because they're driven everywhere". Video: Enda O'DowdMon Sept 16 2024 - 12:35
Spanish city commemorates Red Hugh O'Donnell and 'the final stand for Gaelic Ireland'In Valladolid, thousands attended the re-creation of the royal funeral King Philip III ordered following Red Hugh O’Donnell’s death in 1602. Video: Enda O'DowdSun Sept 15 2024 - 00:35
'We're election ready': Opposition parties hitting the doors ahead of next electionThe main opposition parties are getting leaflets printed and hitting the doors ahead of the upcoming general election. Video: Enda O'DowdTue Sept 10 2024 - 09:25
'If a bomb hits Yellow Door, the Irish music scene would be decimated'Yellow Door Studios opened in 2018 in Dublin and is now home to some of the brightest stars in Dublin's music scene. Video: Enda O'DowdSat Sept 07 2024 - 08:21
'I'll be the last person to close the door': Dublin Conservative Society to close after 141 yearsOpened in 1883, The Dublin Conservative Society is closing its doors after declining membership over recent years. Video: Enda O'DowdFri Sept 06 2024 - 19:39
'I get from Christchurch to O’Connell Bridge in four minutes': How Dublin's new traffic scheme is affecting different groupsDublin Bus chief says early indications from new transport scheme are ‘very positive’Wed Sept 04 2024 - 14:04
'It's a disaster': Dublin drivers divided on new traffic rulesNew traffic rules in Dublin city came into effect at the end of August and some drivers are now feeling the pinch. Video: Enda O'DowdTue Sept 03 2024 - 16:06
Sinn Féin €39 billion plan to build 300,000 housesSinn Féin unveiled its €39bn five-year plan on how it would solve Ireland's housing crisis. Video: Enda O'DowdMon Sept 02 2024 - 15:37
'I've always loved fighting, I'm a bit crazy like that': The rise of MMA in IrelandIrish MMA fighters took to Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre in Kilkenny for the first open-air MMA event in Ireland. Video: Enda O'DowdSun Sept 01 2024 - 06:17
Covid Inquiry: Who is it for and what will it achieve?Ireland's Covid-19 inquiry has been promised since June 2023 and its terms of references are expected to be announced imminently. Video: Enda O'DowdWed Aug 28 2024 - 09:17
'This is something that hasn't happened before': Inside Ireland's new national dance companyIreland’s new national dance company, Luail, is recruiting new dancers as it sets out an ambitious programme. Video: Enda O'DowdSat Aug 24 2024 - 09:21
'It's very delicate': the €5 million project to restore Lough CarraA €5 million EU Life project led by Mayo County Council in collaboration with a number of associated partners aims to restore Lough Carra. Video: Enda O'DowdTue Aug 13 2024 - 13:33
'Edna was exceptional': Edna O'Brien laid to rest on Holy IslandRenowned Irish writer Edna O'Brien was laid to rest on Holy Island in Lough Derg. Video: Enda O'DowdSat Aug 10 2024 - 17:30
'We're walking a tightrope': the challenge in modernising centuries old lighthousesWicklow Head light house has been operating for nearly 300 years and is evolving while maintaining its characteristics. Video: Enda O'DowdThu Aug 08 2024 - 08:31
Dublin's north inner city erupts with joy as Kellie Harrington secures Olympic medalThere was celebrations in Dublin's north inner city as Kellie Harrington secured another Olympic medal. Video: Enda O'DowdWed Jul 31 2024 - 18:23
'I need an apology': After over 20 years a bereaved family is still looking for closureIn 2002 Louise Wall and her boyfriend Mick O’Farrell died in a fire in Verdemont in Dublin and the inquest revealed safety problems in the apartment complex.Mon Jul 29 2024 - 07:29
Wax sculpture of Sinéad O’Connor unveiled in DublinA wax sculpture of Sinéad O’Connor has been unveiled at the National Wax Museum to mark the one year anniversary of the singer’s death. Video: Enda O'DowdThu Jul 25 2024 - 12:52
Defence Forces reservists to be deployed to trouble spots around the worldDefence Forces reservists will receive enhanced training so they can be deployed to trouble spots around the world with full-time soldiers. Video: Enda O'DowdWed Jul 24 2024 - 22:27
'It's a loss to Ballina': Locals in Joe Biden's ancestral home reflect on shock exitLocals in Joe Biden's ancestral home reflected positively on his presidency but believed the time was right for him to quit the race. Video: Enda O'DowdMon Jul 22 2024 - 17:18
Hundreds protest in Coolock over asylum seeker accommodationHundreds of people gathered for a protest in Coolock at the former Crown Paints factory site, which has been earmarked to accommodate asylum seekers.Fri Jul 19 2024 - 20:16
Pro-refugee protesters pull down fences on Dublin's Grand CanalDozens of fences erected along the Grand Canal in south Dublin were pulled down on following a pro-refugee protest in Portobello. Video: Enda O'DowdThu Jul 18 2024 - 21:28
'She was found in St Annes Park': Exotic animals proving headache for DSPCAExotic animals are being handed into the DSPCA creating a housing difficulty for the organisation.Mon Jul 15 2024 - 08:49
Taoiseach welcomes Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, to IrelandTaoiseach Simon Harris told Volodymyr Zelenskiy he hoped to visit Kyiv "later this summer" as he welcomed Ukraine's president to Shannon. Video: Enda O'DowdSat Jul 13 2024 - 14:21
'It's the orange Glastonbury': Twelfth of July parades take place across Northern IrelandTens of thousands took to the streets across Northern Ireland for Twelfth of July celebrations. Video: Enda O'DowdFri Jul 12 2024 - 18:56
Disability advocates strike and call on management to follow through on pay dealWorkers of the National Advocacy Services went on strike calling on their employer to follow through on pay deal. Video: Enda O'DowdTue Jul 09 2024 - 17:17
Barristers strike over 'pitiful' payCriminal barristers withdrew protested outside courthouses across the country in an escalation of their dispute over fees. Video: Enda O'DowdTue Jul 09 2024 - 15:04
Roderic O’Gorman elected new leader of the Green PartyMinister for Children and Integration Roderic O’Gorman has been elected as the new leader of the Green Party. Video: Enda O'DowdMon Jul 08 2024 - 14:20
A 62-year-old Renault 4 parks up at a disused pump house in a new exhibition in DublinAn artist traveled over 900km in a 62-year-old Renault 4 for a new exhibition in Dublin Port. Video: Enda O'DowdTue Jul 02 2024 - 17:47
Roderic O'Gorman: 'We have to be talking about a wider range of issues'Candidate to be the next Green Party leader, Roderic O'Gorman, talks to Harry McGee about his vision for the future of the party. Video: Enda O'DowdSat Jun 29 2024 - 15:25
Pippa Hackett: 'I want to bring the whole country with us'Senator Pippa Hackett is running to be the next Green Party leader and wants to bring the 'whole country with us'. Video: Enda O'DowdSat Jun 29 2024 - 15:22
Safety at the Cliffs of Moher: 'It was really scary'Local guides are calling for better infrastructure at the Cliffs of Moher after a young woman died on the cliffs earlier in the year. Video: Enda O'DowdSat Jun 29 2024 - 09:11
Swifties arrive in Dublin: 'I'm more excited about this than my wedding day'Taylor Swift arrived in Dublin ahead of her three nights at the Aviva Stadium and her loyal fans, or Swifties, are dressed for the occasion. Video: Enda O'DowdFri Jun 28 2024 - 17:37
'Thank you Natasha!': Hundreds turn out in support of Natasha O'BrienAssault victim Natasha O’Brien said the trauma of her physical attack was preferable to the “soul-destroying” court experience . Video: Enda O'DowdTue Jun 25 2024 - 19:49
With Government on the front-foot all eyes turn to general electionAfter a bruising local elections for Sinn Féin, all focus shifted to when the general election will be called. Video: Getty/ PA/ Irish TimesSat Jun 15 2024 - 11:21
Anti-migrant activist celebrates being elected to Dublin City CouncilAnti-immigration activist Gavin Pepper was one of many elected to Dublin City Council late on Sunday evening. Video: Enda O'DowdSun Jun 09 2024 - 21:31
Niall Boylan: 'Would I run in a General Election? Probably not'Broadcaster and candidate for the European Parliament Niall Boylan has said he is not considering running in a general election. Video: Enda O’DowdSun Jun 09 2024 - 15:19
Ciarán Cuffe : A General Election this year is 'inevitable'Green Party MEP Ciarán Cuffe has said he believes it's 'inevitable' there will now be a General Election this year. Video: Enda O'DowdSun Jun 09 2024 - 15:01
'It hasn't been our day': Mary Lou 'disappointed' with Sinn Fein's election performanceSinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald has said she is 'disappointed' with Sinn Fein's performance in the local elections. Video: Enda O'DowdSun Jun 09 2024 - 14:38
'All I've got is my emotions': New exhibition exploring relationships opens in DublinSalvatore of Lucan's new exhibition runs in the Kevin Kavanagh gallery until June 29. Video: Enda O'DowdThu Jun 06 2024 - 11:16
'These are the eyes of the state': Aer Corp unveil new maritime patrol aircraftThe Irish Aer Corp have two new Airbus C295 maritime patrol aircraft which will expand their aerial surveillance capability.Wed Jun 05 2024 - 21:34
'I object to the name shock-jock': Niall Boylan swaps the studio for the streetsEx-broadcaster Niall Boylan is now hoping to represent Dublin in Europe for Independent Ireland. Video: Enda O'DowdWed Jun 05 2024 - 08:31
Aontú target immigration issue in election manifestoAontú are running three candidates in the European election and believe immigration is a key issue for the electorate. Video: Enda O'DowdTue Jun 04 2024 - 16:49
'There is fatigue from people': Sinn Féin remain optimistic a week out from pollsSinn Féin remain optimistic there's still an appetite for change from the electorate a week out from the polls. Video: Enda O'DowdTue Jun 04 2024 - 15:50
'We don't want a national embarrassment': Candidates feel the pressure in Limerick mayoral electionThe race to become Limerick mayor is heating up but without any polls the candidates are in the dark. Video: Enda O'DowdTue Jun 04 2024 - 07:37
'People on the far-right are agitating against Sinn Féin'For Sinn Féin Councillors and European candidates immigration is a topic on the doors, but they say conversations are diffusing the issue. Video: Enda O'DowdSun Jun 02 2024 - 10:54
