Thousands on the move for bank holiday weekendGardaí are to target speeding and drink driving as thousands take to the roads for the August bank holiday weekend.Fri Aug 03 2007 - 01:00
Dempsey urges caution on roadsMinister for Transport Noel Dempsey has warned thousands of motorists taking to the roads over the bank holiday weekend to take…Thu Aug 02 2007 - 01:00
Irishman dies in Lanzarote incidentAn Irishman has died in suspicious circumstances on the Spanish island of Lanzarote.Wed Aug 01 2007 - 01:00
Irish holidaymakers warned of firesIrish holiday makers have been warned to be vigilant as wildfires rage across the Canary Islands.Wed Aug 01 2007 - 01:00
Dublin sees wettest June, July on recordIt has been the wettest June and July in Dublin since records began 170 years ago, according to Met Éireann.Wed Aug 01 2007 - 01:00
Lenihan open to wiping of certain criminal recordsThe Law Reform Commission (LRC) has recommended that certain criminal convictions should be wiped from a person's record after…Tue Jul 31 2007 - 01:00
Over a quarter of black population born hereMore than a quarter of black people living in Ireland were born here, according to the latest batch of Census statistics released…Thu Jul 26 2007 - 01:00
One in eight cars using illegal tyresMore than 12 per cent of cars on Irish roads may have illegally-low tyre thread depths, according to research published today…Thu Jul 26 2007 - 01:00
'Drivers to blame' - AABreaking down and getting stuck at the side of the road is the nightmare scenario for motorists, but they usually only have themselves…Wed Jul 18 2007 - 01:00
Ireland dearest in EU for alcoholIreland is the most expensive European Union country for alcoholic beverages and the second-most expensive for food and tobacco…Fri Jul 13 2007 - 01:00
Man dies in Co Clare helicopter crashOne man has died and a second is seriously injured after a helicopter crash in Co Clare.Thu Jul 12 2007 - 01:00
Drivers 'emotionally connected' with carsSome people reckon their cars run better after a good washWed Jul 11 2007 - 01:00
Parlon quits politics for construction body postProgressive Democrats President Tom Parlon has announced he is quitting politics after he lost his seat in the general election…Tue Jul 10 2007 - 01:00
Three Galway arrests in freezer murder caseGardaí are still questioning three people arrested in Galway this morning in relation to their investigation into the murder …Mon Jul 09 2007 - 01:00
Date set for Ahern's evidence at MahonA date has been set for Taoiseach Bertie Ahern to give evidence at the planning tribunal later this month.Fri Jul 06 2007 - 01:00
11 taken to hospital as museum stairs collapsesDublin's Natural History Museum is to remain closed for the foreseeable future after a limestone staircase collapsed injuring…Thu Jul 05 2007 - 01:00
Car costs up 7% this yearThe cost of running a car has risen by 7 per cent in the past 12 months, despite a drop in the cost of insurance premiums for…Wed Jul 04 2007 - 01:00
Cancer, heart attacks 75% of claimsCancer and heart attacks account for more than 75 per cent of all insurance claims for critical illness, according to study published…Mon Jul 02 2007 - 01:00
Apartment permissions down 20%The number of apartments being granted planning permission has plummeted in the first three months of the year, according to …Thu Jun 28 2007 - 01:00
Tampering blamed for airshow incidentSomebody tampering with the emergency door of an RAF helicopter has been blamed for an incident in which three people were injured…Thu Jun 28 2007 - 01:00
Ahern denies 'sinister' claims on Flynn dealTaoiseach Bertie Ahern has described as "100 per cent untrue" an allegation that he intervened in a settlement between Mayo TD…Wed Jun 27 2007 - 01:00
RTÉ chief 'happy' with Flynn dealRTÉ Director General Cathal Goan has said he is "happy" with a deal reached between the State broadcaster and Mayo TD Beverley…Wed Jun 27 2007 - 01:00
Man arrested over Mounjoy stabbingA man has been arrested over the fatal stabbing of a prisoner in Mountjoy jail on Monday evening.Wed Jun 27 2007 - 01:00
Irish accents 'sexiest and friendliest'It's official. Irish accents are considered to be the sexiest and the friendliest by the British public.Wed Jun 27 2007 - 01:00
Man held over Louth death hospitalisedA man being questioned about the fatal stabbing of a man in Co Louth yesterday afternoon has been taken to hospital.Mon Jun 25 2007 - 01:00
Consumers warned of 'clocked' carsBuyers of second-hand cars have been warned that car clocking is a "widespread problem" in Ireland.Wed Jun 20 2007 - 01:00
Mensa seeks new Irish membersThe international association for those with high IQs, Mensa, is holding tests in Dublin and Cork next month.Wed Jun 20 2007 - 01:00
PM points to head injury in fish shop body caseA man found dead in the freezer of a Galway fish shop was beaten and died of a head injury, post mortem results have confirmed…Wed Jun 20 2007 - 01:00
Child porn suspect goes missingA Irish man suspected of being involved in an international paedophile ring has gone on the run.Wed Jun 20 2007 - 01:00
Irish support EU membership but lukewarm on enlargementIrish people have one of the highest levels of support for European Union membership but less than half favour future enlargement…Wed Jun 20 2007 - 01:00
Ahern may unveil junior posts this weekTaoiseach Bertie Ahern is set to announce junior ministerial posts as early as this week, a Government spokesman confirmed this…Tue Jun 19 2007 - 01:00
Two a week dying from asthma - reportAn average of almost two Irish people a week are dying of asthma, new research published today shows.Tue Jun 19 2007 - 01:00
Ahern confirms plan to increase number of junior ministersTaoiseach Bertie Ahern has confirmed he will increase the number of junior ministries by up to three when he announces the posts…Sun Jun 17 2007 - 01:00
Consultants suspend action ahead of talksHospital consultants have decided to suspend industrial action to allow for talks on the introduction of new contacts to take…Sat Jun 16 2007 - 01:00
Victim support agency to be set upNewly appointed Minister for Justice Brian Lenihan said today he was setting up an agency to support the victims of crime.Sat Jun 16 2007 - 01:00
Surgeon's daughter found dead in Dublin apartmentA woman found stabbed to death in an apartment in Dublin city centre last night is the daughter of one of the State's top heart…Fri Jun 15 2007 - 01:00
Murder hunt follows freezer deathGardaí today opened a murder investigation after the discovery of a man's body in the freezer of a Galway city fish shop yesterday…Thu Jun 14 2007 - 01:00
'Majority satisfied' with NI vote conductSome 90 per cent of the public were satisfied with how the North's Assembly elections were held in March, according to research…Tue Jun 12 2007 - 01:00
Details of alternative Corrib routes dueDetails of eight possible alternative routes for the onshore section of a controversial Corrib gas pipeline will be unveiled …Tue Jun 12 2007 - 01:00
445 detected drink driving in 7 daysA total of 445 people were arrested for drink driving since last Monday, Garda figures released today show.Mon Jun 11 2007 - 01:00
Shannon restructuring gets under wayRestructuring is to get under way at Shannon Airport after a deal was reached last night between unions and management.Wed Jun 06 2007 - 01:00
Aer Arann workers to vote on strikeWorkers in Aer Arann are to ballot for industrial action in Dublin airport over the plans to outsource check-in and other functions…Wed Jun 06 2007 - 01:00
SSIAs cause jump in May car salesNew car sales are set to be the strongest in seven years because of the availability of cash from maturing SSIA accounts.Tue Jun 05 2007 - 01:00
Three beaches lose 'Blue Flag' statusThree Irish beaches have lost their Blue Flag status for environmental excellence, it emerged today.Tue Jun 05 2007 - 01:00
Parties holding informal talks on coalitionPolitical parties remained tight-lipped today as informal discussions continued on the formation of a coalition government.Tue May 29 2007 - 01:00
Camera shop to shut after 60 yearsSlatterys camera and photographic shop on Dublin's O'Connell street is to cease trading next month after more than 60 years in…Tue May 29 2007 - 01:00
PDs ruling body meeting tomorrowThe national executive of the Progressive Democrats is meeting tomorrow to discuss the party's future following its general election…Tue May 29 2007 - 01:00
Harney takes over PD leadership roleMinister for Health Mary Harney has assumed the leadership of the Progressive Democrats once again after the party's election…Sun May 27 2007 - 01:00
Kenny refuses to let go of chance to form governmentFine Gael leader has refused to concede that a Fianna Fáil-led government with Bertie Ahern at the helm is a foregone conclusion…Sun May 27 2007 - 01:00
Ahern set for deal with PDs and independentsTaoiseach Bertie Ahern looks set to form a coalition government with either the Green Party or a number of independents and the…Sun May 27 2007 - 01:00
