‘First there was the war; now this’ - Ukrainian in Ireland on dam attack that destroyed her homeFor Nadiia Hulevych, there was relief when Russia left Kherson, the city captured early. ‘And then the floods came’Wed Jun 07 2023 - 19:00
Drinking alcohol in public: What exactly are the rules in Ireland?It’s a little complicated and like many things in the State, it usually depends on where you areWed Jun 07 2023 - 15:33
ISPCA issues ‘urgent’ appeal after rise in costs linked to pandemic pet abandonmentCharity rescued almost 700 animals in first quarter of year, resulting in 80 per cent increase in number of animals under its careWed Jun 07 2023 - 11:21
Sharp decrease in winter burglaries, gardaí reportBurglaries traditionally more associated with winter because of longer daylight hours in summerWed Jun 07 2023 - 07:40
Lord Inchiquin, former owner of Dromoland Castle in Co Clare, dies aged 79Conor O’Brien, the 18th Baron Inchiquin, was ‘chief’ of O’Brien clanTue Jun 06 2023 - 20:08
Over 30 flights to and from Dublin airport cancelled due to French air traffic controller strikePassengers advised to stay in touch with airlines if there is a chance they will be flying through French airspaceTue Jun 06 2023 - 17:37
Twenty homeless people died in Dublin in first four months of 2023Five of those who died were under the age of 30, in data released to Aontú leader Peadar TóibínTue Jun 06 2023 - 14:20
‘Incredible’: Five new white-tailed eagle chicks born in Co ClareWildlife staff say it is a rare occurance to have more than two chicks hatch on a nest site showing ‘how suited Ireland and our lakes are’ to the birdMon Jun 05 2023 - 13:35
Sculpture of 2,000 recycled cans unveiled in Dublin ahead of World Environment DayPixelCan installation in Dún Laoghaire by recycling programme Every Can Counts is part of its International Recycling TourSun Jun 04 2023 - 19:00
Man (20s) held after suspected drugs worth €182,000 seized in DublinSeizure made during search of house in Tallaght areaSun Jun 04 2023 - 15:59
Why is Ireland’s Polish community returning home?‘Property prices here are much too high...The difference for what they’d get in Poland is mad’Sat Jun 03 2023 - 05:00
Most Ukrainians came to Ireland due to English language and distance from RussiaHalf of survey respondents cited provision of housing by State as a significant factorTue May 30 2023 - 16:18
Government should speedily implement RTB recommendations on illegal evictions, says Eoin Ó BroinRecommendations from Residential Tenancies Board include issuing of significant fines for landlords for carrying out an illegal evictionWed May 24 2023 - 21:54
‘Irish English is very different. I learn a phrase and build it into my sentences – Ah sure look or The craic was mighty’New to the Parish: ‘I’m still not great at identifying accents – except Cork, as every statement is like a question,’ says Juci Kulloi, originally from BudapestTue May 23 2023 - 06:00
Temporary protection for Ukrainians should be extended to 2025 ‘as matter of urgency’, civil society groups say‘Unprecedented’ measure gives Ukrainians right to travel and reside in EuropeMon May 22 2023 - 19:43
Hate crime legislation ‘important’ to help combat homophobic attacks, says Roderic O’GormanMinister was speaking at launch of five-year strategy by Outhouse, a community centre supporting LGBT+ communityMon May 22 2023 - 19:11
‘Live life to the full,’ says Ireland’s oldest woman on her 109th birthdayMáirín Hughes remembers the Spanish Flu in 1918 and Black and Tans patrolling in Dublin during War of IndpendenceMon May 22 2023 - 15:53
Italy and migrants: Fast track for Ukrainians, slow wait for other refugees Italy is trying to stem the flow of tens of thousands of migrants arriving by boat, but has welcomed about 150,000 UkrainiansMon May 22 2023 - 07:00
EU’s protection of Ukrainians offers asylum policy lessons but what is the ‘exit strategy’?A never-before-used EU law swiftly helped millions of fleeing Ukrainians but it may never be used againMon May 22 2023 - 06:00
Europe’s two-tier asylum system: doors open for Ukrainians as others seeking refuge face barriersSimilar story for asylum seekers in Ireland, Denmark, Belgium, Germany and Poland as Ukrainians enjoy priority treatment and others sometimes struggleMon May 22 2023 - 05:00
Housing crisis making access to legal aid ‘even more pressing’, says rights groupIrish Human Rights and Equality Commission calls for a ‘more flexible approach’ to the application of means testsMon May 22 2023 - 00:01
Asylum seekers volunteering in Dublin to better integrate and ‘give back’ Dublin City Volunteer Centre’s Together for Better programme gives international protection applicants a chance to connect with the local communityThu May 18 2023 - 05:00
Nursing home failed to identify ‘unknown bruising’ on residents, Hiqa findsRecords at HSE-run St John’s Community Hospital in Co Sligo indicated number of residents often had ‘peer to peer incidents’Wed May 17 2023 - 13:24
Communities don’t get ‘veto’ on who lives in area, Varadkar says amid anti-migrant protestsRoderic O’Gorman, who has met local representatives on Wednesday morning and listened to their concerns, has received all help he requested, Taoiseach said after reports of Coalition tensionsWed May 17 2023 - 11:27
Gardaí investigate attempted shooting in Tallaght on Tuesday nightThose involved are understood to have fled the scene in a car with no injuries reportedWed May 17 2023 - 08:42
‘Life in Ireland is much easier and nicer. In Chile it’s all just work and paying bills’New to the Parish: Camila Munoz Garcia came to Dublin from ChileTue May 16 2023 - 06:00
Roy Keane launches Guide Dog Day eventsFormer midfield supremo is a long-term ambassador for Irish Guide Dogs for the BlindThu May 11 2023 - 13:38
More than 40% of older renters expect to rent for the rest of their lives - reportThreshold and Alone report shows 42% of participants are highly stressed over the insecurity of their accommodationThu May 11 2023 - 00:01
Howth Head becomes home to several kid goatsGoat society and Fingal County Council seek public’s help in naming one of the new inhabitantsWed May 10 2023 - 21:01
‘I had to walk home alone because the night bus didn’t show’: Your public transport talesThe Irish Times asked readers about their experiences of public transport and how to improve itMon May 08 2023 - 19:47
‘A giant of Irish trad music’: The Chieftains fiddle player Seán Keane dies Musician joined trad band in 1968 and recently performed for US president Joe Biden in BallinaSun May 07 2023 - 22:29
Sarah McInerney rules herself out of Late Late Show jobBroadcaster says on Twitter she wanted to remain at centre of RTÉ's political coverageFri May 05 2023 - 12:41
Supermarkets cut cost of butter as dairy price wars heat up Tesco, SuperValu, Lidl and Aldi drop prices of own-brand butter after last week’s swathe of milk price cutsWed May 03 2023 - 17:23
Media freedom in dire state in record number of countries, report findsIreland is ranked second in World Press Freedom Index amid warning over disinformation and artificial intelligence threat to mediaWed May 03 2023 - 11:33
Luxembourg landlord’s application to turn D8 property into aparthotel rejected Labour councillor Darragh Moriarty describes An Bord Pleanála’s decision as a ‘minor victory’ in a ‘bigger picture’Tue May 02 2023 - 16:38
Bruce Springsteen to play for three hours with no support actThe Boss performs in Ireland for first time since 2016, with all three concerts in RDS sold outTue May 02 2023 - 13:08
Ukrainians in Killarney: ‘They’re more than welcome, but you have to have the services’The tourist town begins to feel the strain of accommodating 2,194 Ukrainians, as well as 1,000 asylum seekers from other countriesTue May 02 2023 - 05:00
Protester charged with incitement to hatred fails to have bail conditions removedGraham Carey (39), of Dunsink Drive, Finglas, was granted bail under a variety of conditions, including being barred from social mediaFri Apr 28 2023 - 11:09
Motorcyclist killed in Cavan road incidentMan in 20s died following single-vehicle collision in KingscourtThu Apr 27 2023 - 09:31
‘We want a future in rural Ireland’: Macra farmers walk 79km to Dáil in protestRural young people get political after observing ‘phenomenal result’ for Netherlands farmers’ partyWed Apr 26 2023 - 15:55
Trinity College Dublin to ‘dename’ Berkeley library due to philosopher’s link to slaveryRenowned philosopher and former bishop George Berkeley bought and sold slaves in the United StatesWed Apr 26 2023 - 14:39
Man charged in relation to discovery of cannabis worth more than €100,000 in DublinHouse searched in Corduff area of Blanchardstown where marijuana and other drug paraphernalia discoveredWed Apr 26 2023 - 11:59
NGO urges caution over plan to deploy Irish Naval vessel to LibyaMedecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) has raised ‘serious concerns’ about the mission due to involvement of Libyan coastguardWed Apr 26 2023 - 05:00
‘Irish people are not used to Spanish people’s way of being very direct in emails’New to the Parish: June Gonzalez Iriarte came to Cork from SpainTue Apr 25 2023 - 06:00
‘Extremely dangerous’ in Sudan, says doctor whose family is ‘trying to find a way out’ of KhartoumIrish citizen Zenira Elbasheer says her family have no internet access and are difficult to contactMon Apr 24 2023 - 17:40
Failure to provide asylum seeker with accommodation a breach of Minister’s obligationsJudge declares State’s failure to provide ‘material reception conditions’ to applicant was unlwafulFri Apr 21 2023 - 15:00
Galway Pulse crowned Newspaper of the Year at Student Media AwardsUniversity of Galway received seven awards overallThu Apr 20 2023 - 23:01
Gardaí told to review document storage system after sexual assault file destroyedGarda Síochána Ombudsman Commission makes recommendation after case involving allegation by woman of sexual assault against member of forceThu Apr 20 2023 - 19:01
Irish citizens should be evacuated from Sudan – Cathal BerryDepartment of Foreign Affairs ‘closely monitoring situation’ as fighting continuesThu Apr 20 2023 - 18:50
A Ukrainian in Ireland: ‘The Russians were in the new home we built in Kharkiv. They destroyed it and stole everything’New to the Parish: Irene Gladun and her family arrived in Ireland in 2022Tue Apr 18 2023 - 06:00
