Hugglemonsters creator Niamh Sharkey is new Laureate na nÓgA MOTHER of three has become Ireland’s new children’s laureate just months after landing a deal for a new series on the Disney…Wed May 09 2012 - 01:00
Artists urged not to boycott IsraelThe Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has urged Irish artists not to give in to “cultural fascism” by signing up to a boycott…Tue May 08 2012 - 01:00
Tour de Picnic event launchedThe Tour de Picnic cycle ,which has raised some €500,000 for charity, was launched this morning in Dublin.Sat May 05 2012 - 01:00
John Ford festival to honour directorA four-day celebration of the life and works of the Irish-American film director John Ford will be held in Dublin next monthFri May 04 2012 - 01:00
Dervish pull out of Israel tour after social media 'venom'TRADITIONAL GROUP Dervish have pulled out of a concert tour of Israel citing an “avalanche of negativity” and “venom” directed…Fri May 04 2012 - 01:00
Fracking firm gives €20,000 to forumA GROUP of business people in north Leitrim have defended their decision to accept a €20,000 donation from a company which wishes…Fri May 04 2012 - 01:00
State reaches deal on cost with cancer drug producerTHE CANCER drug Ipilimumab will be made available to patients who have a very aggressive form of malignant melanoma, the Department…Fri May 04 2012 - 01:00
Wreath laid to honour GuerinA WREATH was laid yesterday by members of the International Federation of Journalists, the NUJ and Amnesty International in memory…Thu May 03 2012 - 01:00
April showers double the norm for this time of yearApril lived up to its reputation as the “cruellest month”, being wetter and colder than normal almost everywhere.Wed May 02 2012 - 01:00
Poor records at school in pregnancy rowTHE SCHOOL which excluded a pregnant teenage girl kept such poor records that it was investigated by the Data Protection Commissioner…Wed May 02 2012 - 01:00
Blood test for early stage bowel cancerA BLOOD test which may provide an early indicator for bowel cancer is being developed by researchers at Dublin City University…Tue May 01 2012 - 01:00
Department inquiry into exclusion of pregnant girlA SECONDARY school that refused admission to a pregnant teenager is being investigated by the Department of Education following…Tue May 01 2012 - 01:00
Seven Seas told not to run advert aimed at the over-55sONE OF the world’s largest suppliers of dietary supplements has been told not to run an advertisement which claimed its products…Tue May 01 2012 - 01:00
Data commissioner audits schoolThe school which excluded a pregnant teenager from enrolling was the subject of an audit by the Data Protection Commissioner …Tue May 01 2012 - 01:00
A sponsorship hurdleWith McDonald’s, Coca Cola and Cadbury backing the Olympics, one medical group is calling for a sponsorship reviewTue May 01 2012 - 01:00
Women made to feel 'scared' of birthWORLD-RENOWNED midwife Ina May Gaskin has said medical students are being filled with “horror stories” about the nature of birth…Mon Apr 30 2012 - 01:00
Inquiry as school bars pregnant teenThe school that excluded a 16-year-old pregnant teenager is being investigated by the Department of Education and Skills following…Mon Apr 30 2012 - 01:00
Globe brings bard to KilkennyThe London Globe Shakespeare's Globe Theatre will visit Ireland for the first time as part of the Kilkenny Arts Festival.Mon Apr 30 2012 - 01:00
Scramble begins for cup final ticketsThe scramble for tickets for the first all-Ireland final in the Heineken Cup has begun.Mon Apr 30 2012 - 01:00
Scramble for tickets begins for Ulster and Leinster rugby fansULSTER AND Leinster rugby fans have already begun making travel arrangements for their all-Ireland Heineken Cup showdown at Twickenham…Mon Apr 30 2012 - 01:00
Home birth advocate cites advantagesWorld-renowed midwife Ina May Gaskin has said medical students are being filled with “horror stories” about the nature of birth…Sun Apr 29 2012 - 01:00
Kenny backs 'growth agenda' of French presidential runner HollandeTAOISEACH ENDA Kenny and one of his senior Labour Ministers have expressed support for French presidential candidate Francois…Sat Apr 28 2012 - 01:00
'Thrilled' Carroll leads Irish Bafta chargeCOMEDIAN Brendan O’Carroll leads the list of Irish nominees for next month’s British Academy of Film and Television Awards (Baftas…Wed Apr 25 2012 - 01:00
Murphy criticises RTÉ arts coverageRTÉ has defended its broadcast of the Masterpiece: Ireland’s Favourite Painting programme following criticism from its presenter…Wed Apr 25 2012 - 01:00
Bafta nominations for Mrs Brown's BoysIrish comedian Brendan O’Carroll has been nominated for two British Academy of Film and Television Awards (Baftas) for his hit…Tue Apr 24 2012 - 01:00
Prized advocate of natural birthAuthor and midwife Ina May Gaskin is an international figure in the world of midwiferyTue Apr 24 2012 - 01:00
Seasonal Dublin showers may turn to delugeTHE WEATHER forecast is for April showers to turn to deluges tomorrow as one of the driest springs on record is due to turn very…Tue Apr 24 2012 - 01:00
Mayor urges RTÉ not to downgrade coverage of the southeast regionMayor of Waterford Pat Hayes says he is “appalled” over any suggestions RTÉ might close its studio in the city and cover the …Tue Apr 24 2012 - 01:00
Veterans of 1932 celebrations gather to recall new State's triumphant act of faithTHE YEAR of 1932 will be forever associated in Ireland with the International Eucharistic Congress, a joyous event by all accounts…Tue Apr 24 2012 - 01:00
Childminder hours cut, survey showsTHE RECESSION has resulted in fewer hours for childminders and more vacancies, a new survey has foundMon Apr 23 2012 - 01:00
Kenny and Noonan show little sympathy for evicted coupleBOTH THE Taoiseach and Minister for Finance have shown little sympathy for the couple who were dramatically evicted from their…Sat Apr 21 2012 - 01:00
All smiles for Taste of DublinCELEBRITY CHEF Jamie Oliver is to open the Taste of Dublin festival this summerFri Apr 20 2012 - 01:00
RTE journalists condemn closureJournalists at RTÉ have condemned the proposed closure of the broadcaster's London office with the loss of five jobs describing…Wed Apr 18 2012 - 01:00
North not affected by UK fracking go-aheadTHE NORTH’S Minister for the Environment has said a British government-commissioned report that allows for fracking in certain…Wed Apr 18 2012 - 01:00
Dublin gets a fresh slice of American PieThe follow-up to the hugely successful American Pie series sees the cast members much older but not much wiser.Wed Apr 18 2012 - 01:00
Giving migraine its place at workAn upcoming conference aims to highlight the difference between migraines and headaches, particularly in the workplaceTue Apr 10 2012 - 01:00
Review of impact of UK budget on Irish audiovisual industryMINISTER FOR Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Jimmy Deenihan has ordered a review of the possible impact on the Irish audiovisual…Fri Apr 06 2012 - 01:00
Landlord pays for 190 propertiesONE LANDLORD has paid the household charge for 190 properties, it has emerged.Fri Apr 06 2012 - 01:00
Dramatic time for TV productionsFILM IS A visual medium. The maxim is “show, don’t tell”Fri Apr 06 2012 - 01:00
Barney McKenna, last of the original Dubliners, dies in band's 50th yearBARNEY McKENNA, the last surviving member of the original Dubliners, died yesterday, leaving behind a lasting legacy as a musician…Fri Apr 06 2012 - 01:00
Dubliners founder McKenna diesThe only surviving founding member of the Dubliners Barney McKenna has died suddenly. He was 72.Thu Apr 05 2012 - 01:00
Landlord pays €19,000 chargeA landlord has paid the household charge for 190 properties, it emerged today.Thu Apr 05 2012 - 01:00
Irish woman convict's taleTHE MEMORY of an Irish woman convict transported for life to Australia will be celebrated tonight at Wicklow’s historic jail…Thu Apr 05 2012 - 01:00
Reynolds solicitor critical of RTÉThe solicitor for Fr Kevin Reynolds has described as “extraordinary” the fact that neither he nor his client were involved in…Wed Apr 04 2012 - 01:00
Editorial board to vet investigative programmesGUIDELINES: RTÉ STAFF involved in major investigative programmes will have to make a detailed submission to a new editorial …Wed Apr 04 2012 - 01:00
'It's the same as in darts, athletics or boxing'THE ALTERNATIVE world Irish-dancing championships was opened by President Michael D Higgins yesterday.Wed Apr 04 2012 - 01:00
Dublin short of water reservesDUBLIN IS short of targeted water reserves after a dry first quarter of the year.Tue Apr 03 2012 - 01:00
Radio rivals could share content for listeners' benefit, says RTÉ directorRTÉ EXPERIENCED a fall in broadcasting revenue which was “the most extreme in Europe”, its director general Noel Curran said …Tue Apr 03 2012 - 01:00
