46,000 Irish due to travel for four-day Cheltenham FestivalThe going will be soft to good for travellers to the Cheltenham Festival today, with scattered showers followed by sunny spells…Tue Mar 13 2007 - 00:00
Houses on list could be worth almost €1mPeople on the housing list in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown could find themselves living in houses worth almost €1 million each if a…Mon Mar 12 2007 - 00:00
McGahern to get posthumous awardWriter John McGahern is to be posthumously honoured by his colleagues and peers at the Irish Book Awards next week for his contribution…Thu Mar 08 2007 - 00:00
All-weather soccer pitch gets go-aheadA controversial plan for an all-weather soccer pitch in Deerpark in Mount Merrion, Co Dublin, was given the go-ahead by councillors…Tue Mar 06 2007 - 00:00
Heavy winds, rainfall set to continueWet and windy weather is expected to continue today with a risk of localised flooding, Met Éireann has said.Mon Mar 05 2007 - 00:00
Tiles on show in Dartmouth parkA south Dublin city park which was the subject of a court injunction to prevent its use as a car park, is to be used as a "showroom…Mon Mar 05 2007 - 00:00
Unmarried fathers getting a 'raw deal' in Irish lawThe State is likely to be taken to the European Court of Human Rights on the issue of equality for unmarried fathers if the current…Sat Mar 03 2007 - 00:00
Victim's family renew pleaThe family of murder victim Siobhán Kearney (38) made a plea from the altar at her anniversary Mass for anyone with information…Thu Mar 01 2007 - 00:00
Week of events to celebrate role of librariesSome 200 libraries around the State will take part in Library Ireland Week this year.Tue Feb 27 2007 - 00:00
Audit of bus and cycle lanes in Dublin and nearby townsThe Dublin Transportation Office (DTO) is to carry out an audit of cycle and bus lanes in the Greater Dublin Area and surrounding…Tue Feb 27 2007 - 00:00
President presents awards for young adults' achievementsSome 64 young adults from around Ireland were presented with Gaisce gold awards by President Mary McAleese at Dublin Castle yesterday…Tue Feb 27 2007 - 00:00
Printing firm in ballot paper rowThe printing of ballot papers for some constituencies in the next election could be jeopardised if a dispute between the Office…Mon Feb 26 2007 - 00:00
Compendium recalls golden era of capital's picture housesDublin has had 98 cinemas in its history and the Volta on Mary Street was not the first, according to a book on the capital's…Fri Feb 23 2007 - 00:00
Irish mascot Daniel Moloney (7) gets ready for his big dayThe Irish and English teams will not be the only ones warming up at Croke Park tomorrow in advance of the rugby matchFri Feb 23 2007 - 00:00
City council to have talks with Poolbeg incinerator developersDublin City Council is to meet today with the private company chosen to build and operate the Poolbeg incinerator in Ringsend…Fri Feb 23 2007 - 00:00
File for DPP on death of teacher in Cavan hospitalGardaí have confirmed that a file has been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions on the death of a retired schoolteacher…Thu Feb 22 2007 - 00:00
313 organisations to receive €55m from Arts CouncilSome 313 arts organisations will receive €55 million from the Arts Council in 2007, a Dáil committee was told yesterday.Thu Feb 22 2007 - 00:00
Laws may give Garda too much power, forum toldEroding rights associated with fair trials in order to address a specific criminal problem is not likely to be as successful …Mon Feb 19 2007 - 00:00
No fear of e-voting for Dáil na nÓg as delegates debate key youth issuesElectronic voting held no fears for delegates at this year's Dáil na nÓg in Croke Park, where 200 delegates gathered on Saturday…Mon Feb 19 2007 - 00:00
Call for more local action on povertyThe Combat Poverty Agency (CPA) has called for new approaches to support the delivery of national anti-poverty policies at local…Fri Feb 16 2007 - 00:00
Mental health care staff need rehabilitation training, new report findsStaff in mental health community homes need training in recovery and rehabilitation to help residents have greater independence…Fri Feb 16 2007 - 00:00
12-day limit on payment to widowsWidows and widowers in receipt of one-parent family allowance will lose their payment if they do not collect it within 12 days…Wed Feb 14 2007 - 00:00
Heaney leads funeral tributes to KielyThe unmistakeable voice, writing talent and human qualities of Ben Kiely were the subject of a warm tribute from poet Seamus …Wed Feb 14 2007 - 00:00
Clamping for Dún Laoghaire from JuneCouncillors in Dún Laoghaire have voted to introduce clamping in the county from June 1st.Tue Feb 13 2007 - 00:00
Two arrested in connection with shooting still in custodyTwo people arrested in connection with the shooting of a 16-year-old boy in Swords, Co Dublin, on Saturday were still in custody…Tue Feb 13 2007 - 00:00
Council says sorry for parking fines complaintDún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has apologised to the Courts Service following a controversy over time allocated to process…Mon Feb 12 2007 - 00:00
Planning board to reopen harbour hearingAn Bord Pleanála is to reopen a hearing into a controversial development for Greystones Harbour.Sat Feb 10 2007 - 00:00
All routes lead to Croke Park for rugby matchGardaí say the arrival of thousands of rugby fans on the northside of Dublin to watch tomorrow's historic rugby match in Croke…Sat Feb 10 2007 - 00:00
All routes lead to Croke Park for rugby matchGardaí say the arrival of thousands of rugby fans on the northside of Dublin to watch tomorrow's historic rugby match in Croke…Sat Feb 10 2007 - 00:00
ONLINE: ticket and jersey pricesTickets for tomorrow's rugby match at Croke Park were selling for more than five times their face value on the internet yesterday…Sat Feb 10 2007 - 00:00
ONLINE: ticket and jersey pricesTickets for tomorrow's rugby match at Croke Park were selling for more than five times their face value on the internet yesterday…Sat Feb 10 2007 - 00:00
Planning board to reopen harbour hearingAn Bord Pleanála is to reopen a hearing into a controversial development for Greystones Harbour.Sat Feb 10 2007 - 00:00
Some southside pubs offering free drink to rugby supportersOffering free drinks to rugby fans if they return to their usual post-match pub on the Southside is not in breach of alcohol …Thu Feb 08 2007 - 00:00
Pubs to consider reflective bibs for patronsPublicans are to consider giving high-visibility bibs to customers who are walking home from pubs at night, a Dáil committee …Thu Feb 08 2007 - 00:00
Locals object to Airfield land planResidents in Dundrum, Co Dublin, are to object to an application to develop land that was formerly part of Airfield urban farm…Thu Feb 08 2007 - 00:00
Bird Watching: Minister launches Louth ecology surveyAn ecological survey of Blackrock in Co Louth has found that around 50,000 water birds regularly use the area.Tue Feb 06 2007 - 00:00
Two held in kidnapping inquiryTwo people arrested yesterday in connection with a kidnapping and robbery in Swords, Co Dublin, were still in custody late last…Tue Feb 06 2007 - 00:00
Child protection board team namedThe membership of the Catholic Church's National Board for Child Protection was finally announced yesterday.Tue Feb 06 2007 - 00:00
Tributes paid to bravery of rape victimGardaí and the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre have paid tribute to the bravery of a 14- year-old rape victim following the sentencing…Tue Feb 06 2007 - 00:00
3,560 submissions for Wicklow planA revised plan to develop Greystones harbour in Co Wicklow attracted 3,650 submissions after it went on display in council offices…Mon Feb 05 2007 - 00:00
Inquiry told of O'Malley link to PD vote on rezoningPD councillors changed their vote on rezoning lands in Dundrum, south Dublin, after former party leader Dessie O'Malley introduced…Sat Feb 03 2007 - 00:00
Growing demand for cars with big enginesDemand for cars with big engines increased more than fivefold in the last 10 years, according to figures released by the Central…Thu Feb 01 2007 - 00:00
Six authors on peace award shortlistSix writers have been shortlisted for this year's Christopher Ewart-Biggs Memorial Prize.Thu Feb 01 2007 - 00:00
Transport trends make EU targets difficult - RocheIreland will have difficulty adhering to EU emission limits for nitrogen oxide if upward trends in road traffic continue, according…Wed Jan 31 2007 - 00:00
UCD staff protest after pay rise withheldA delegation representing 3,000 Siptu staff from University College Dublin protested outside the constituency office of the Minister…Tue Jan 30 2007 - 00:00
Tenders sought for supply of polling boothsThe Office of Public Works has advertised for companies to supply polling booths to be available for the forthcoming general …Tue Jan 30 2007 - 00:00
European Commission to consider petition on Poolbeg incinerator siteThe European Commission is to hear a petition today on whether EU law was breached when the Poolbeg peninsula in Dublin was chosen…Tue Jan 30 2007 - 00:00
Men over 50 urged to have annual blood test to detect prostate cancerAll men over 50 should have an annual blood test to detect prostate cancer, a seminar was told yesterday.Sat Jan 27 2007 - 00:00
Study may stop Dún Laoghaire pier planA proposed development on the Carlisle Pier in Dún Laoghaire could be ruled out if recommendations included in a study of tall…Sat Jan 27 2007 - 00:00
Manager clarifies comments on car clampingDún Laoghaire Rathdown county manager Owen Keegan was unaware of delays in gathering material to pursue parking fines through…Wed Jan 24 2007 - 00:00
