‘Syrians are still human beings, they deserve to survive and live normal, respectful lives’Syrian conflict enters eighth year with estimated half a million people dead since 2011Thu Mar 15 2018 - 01:00
‘It’s tough getting into competitive Scrabble here. The Irish scene is small’New to the Parish: Lukeman Owolabi arrived from Nigeria via UK and Sweden in 2015Wed Mar 14 2018 - 06:00
‘Irish Times’ video journalist named British and Irish videographer of the yearBryan O’Brien was presented the award for his video on the ‘rapid tailor’ Jude HughesTue Mar 13 2018 - 18:05
People refused entry to Ireland denied human rights, report saysNasc claims access to legal aid, medical treatment and interpreters being withheldTue Mar 13 2018 - 00:05
Tallaght hospital’s emergency department ‘dangerous and unsafe’, says doctorConsultant calls for Simon Harris to rapidly introduce new beds to deal with ‘capacity crisis’Mon Mar 12 2018 - 18:35
An Cosán campaign focuses on importance of educating lone mothersOrganisation empowering thousands of young women through educationThu Mar 08 2018 - 06:00
International Women’s Day 2018: ‘It’s time to look back at what we’ve achieved’Week’s events call for more space for women’s voices, ideas and professionsThu Mar 08 2018 - 06:00
‘I was finished with South African rugby. Playing for Ireland felt natural’New to the Parish: The South African-born Richardt Strauss on ‘clean’ Ireland and surviving a major health scareWed Mar 07 2018 - 06:00
‘My daughter cannot come here, it’s killing me’Mother from Sierra Leone unable to bring 20-year-old daughter to Ireland under reunification rulesWed Mar 07 2018 - 01:40
Refugees separated from family suffer ‘depression and loneliness’Law should be changed to allow refugees bring adult children to Ireland, says reportWed Mar 07 2018 - 01:31
Irish Water apologises for Dublin area service restrictionsAbout 23,000 households currently with no water and 39,000 with restricted supplyTue Mar 06 2018 - 19:52
‘We’re interacting with neighbours we haven’t spoken to in years’Wicklow and Kildare residents still stranded by heavy snowfallTue Mar 06 2018 - 01:00
Unsuitable staffing and lack of privacy in older persons’ homes, warns HiqaNon-compliance found in centres in Killarney, Kells, Ratoath, Dublin, Cavan and BallinamoreMon Mar 05 2018 - 21:34
Eleven people arrested in Munster child abuse inquirySix women and five men detained in Limerick, Tipperary and Kerry on MondayMon Mar 05 2018 - 19:35
The female trailblazers of Irish medicineA new project highlights some of those who broke ground for women medics in Ireland and overseasSat Mar 03 2018 - 06:00
What will I miss about Ireland back home in Kenya? Flahavan’s porridge, Barry’s teaNew to the Parish: Caroline Munyi arrived from Kenya in 2007Wed Feb 28 2018 - 06:00
Many still unaware anti-HIV drug now available in Ireland, surveyHigh cost of anti-HIV drug makes it inaccessible for most people, warns campaignerTue Feb 27 2018 - 06:00
Nearly 50 Syrian refugees arrive in Ireland from GreeceSome 859 people have arrived from Greece so far with 155 more due in coming weeksSat Feb 24 2018 - 13:49
€7 million online Lotto player to claim prizeDaily Million ticket sold in north DublinThu Feb 22 2018 - 21:48
Cancer research ‘critical’ as incidence set to rise 90% in 25 yearsCancers due to rise from 31,330 cases in 2015 to a forecasted 56,000 cases in 2040Thu Feb 22 2018 - 18:47
Plain cigarette packaging hits shelves across RepublicStandardised design features neutral colours and makes health warnings more prominentThu Feb 22 2018 - 12:54
‘Reaching dreams in the Congo was impossible, in Ireland it’s exciting’Serge Kanyamuhanga arrived from the Congo via Uganda in 2013Wed Feb 21 2018 - 15:41
Alcohol may be major factor in early-onset dementia, study suggestsFrench research finds heavy drinkers could be three times more likely to develop conditionTue Feb 20 2018 - 23:30
Microbeads ban urgently needed, say Labour and Green Party‘Only a matter of time before these harmful products enter the human food chain’Tue Feb 20 2018 - 15:01
Rohingya in Carlow: ‘Irish citizenship has given me happiness’Myanmar refugees moved to town in 2009 after resettlement from Bangladesh campsTue Feb 20 2018 - 06:00
Walton family is ‘heartbroken’ to close Dublin music shopWaltons music shop in the city centre is to shut its doors amid soaring rental pricesMon Feb 19 2018 - 05:00
Suspected Dublin hit-and-run leaves man in serious condition26-year-old found at Parnell Road/Clogher Road junction with head injuriesSun Feb 18 2018 - 15:19
Irish aid workers on sex abuse: ‘Head office is a long way away’Misconduct like that practised by Oxfam staff in Haiti is widespread in the sector, say aid workersSat Feb 17 2018 - 05:50
Syrian girl (4) donates teddy as Irish Red Cross starts toy driveSerene hopes to help other refugees settle in Ireland by ‘giving Bootsy to kids who need him’Thu Feb 15 2018 - 21:42
Judicial appointments bill advances despite transparency fearsFlanagan says providing explanation for those rejected for bench roles ‘legally problematic’Thu Feb 15 2018 - 20:19
Domestic abuse: ‘I don’t think people realise the full horror of it’Jessica Bowes was hospitalised following violent attack by partner in 2015Wed Feb 14 2018 - 14:58
‘I’ve never met my young son. To him I’m a picture on screen’New to the Parish: Homayoon Shirzad arrived to Ireland from Afghanistan in 2016Wed Feb 14 2018 - 06:00
#TooIntoYou campaign seeks to highlight ‘darker side of relationships’Younger women more susceptible to end up in violent relationships, says Women’s AidWed Feb 14 2018 - 00:01
Measles outbreak worsens with cases in Limerick and DublinHSE urge people to get MMR vaccine as number of cases expected to increase furtherTue Feb 13 2018 - 09:57
Irish charities condemn behaviour of Oxfam staff in Haiti and ChadOxfam Ireland says it has no connection to the staff employed in 2011 in HaitiMon Feb 12 2018 - 20:52
Muslim paediatricians hit back at academic for advocating female circumcisionIslamic Cultural Centre of Ireland updates statement condemning FGM three timesMon Feb 12 2018 - 17:11
Asylum seekers’ right to work: how can they apply for jobs?Asylum seekers must find job with starting salary of at least €30,000Mon Feb 12 2018 - 14:49
HSE team to investigate concerns around foetal monitors in maternity hospitalsFears that adequate safety steps were not taken following 2009 recall on monitorsMon Feb 12 2018 - 11:22
Children at risk as figures show decline in vaccine ratesNational uptake for the Tdap and MenC vaccines for teens fell by 3% in 2017Mon Feb 12 2018 - 10:42
Tory Island residents threaten to leave over lack of suitable ferryPurpose-built vessel planned in September but 40-year-old boat won contractFri Feb 09 2018 - 15:36
Frustration for commuters as Luas ticket machines malfunction‘Line-wide’ fault renders ticket machines unable to accept passengers’ card paymentsFri Feb 09 2018 - 09:36
Father of cyclist (14) injured in hit-and-run urges driver to come forwardSean O’Reilly has undergone two days of surgery at Crumlin Children’s HospitalWed Feb 07 2018 - 16:03
Saying thanks to the bus driver – in Italy people would ask ‘what’s wrong with you?’New to the Parish: Mariarita Arenella arrived from Italy in 2013Wed Feb 07 2018 - 06:00
More supports needed for rising number of girls at risk of female genital mutilationNumber of women and girls in Ireland affected by FGM has risen by more than 50%Tue Feb 06 2018 - 20:57
Sheehy Skeffington marks centenary of women’s vote by shattering glassSuffragette’s granddaughter calls for greater respect for women in all sectorsTue Feb 06 2018 - 14:52
Cyclist (14) remains in serious condition after Tallaght hit and runGardaí appeal for witnesses to incident on Cheeverstown Road on Sunday nightTue Feb 06 2018 - 11:01
Mitchell O’Connor pledges support to Clonkeen College boardManagement in dispute with school patron over sale of sports playing fieldsMon Feb 05 2018 - 22:06
‘Blame alcohol, not rugby.’ What’s behind the Kiely’s fights?Are the recent Dublin 4 brawls the result of drinking, elite schooling, or rugby itself?Sat Feb 03 2018 - 06:00
Group urges families to be aware of au pairs’ rightsAgency warns cost of childcare pushing people to hire through ‘black economy’Fri Feb 02 2018 - 21:31
‘There’s no personal freedom in Sudan,’ says rights lawyerTasneem El-Zaki, jailed for defending rape victims, speaks of abuses in home countryThu Feb 01 2018 - 17:31
