New electronic toilet seat is rolled outThey call it the "essence of cleanliness"Tue Jul 24 2007 - 01:00
Site on M3 route over 2,000 years oldArchaeologists have learned that the national monument discovered during works on the M3 motorway at Lismullin, Co Meath is more…Sat Jul 21 2007 - 01:00
Big surge in Lotto ticket sales ahead of €10m record jackpotLottery fever is sweeping the nation and punters have been eagerly snapping up tickets ahead of tonight's record-breaking €10…Sat Jul 21 2007 - 01:00
Five killed, three badly hurt in crashesThe Road Safety Authority (RSA) has called for motorists to take more care following the deaths of five people in four separate…Fri Jul 20 2007 - 01:00
Irish players share in poker millionsSix Irish players were among the 621 who shared the prize pool of $60 million in the main event at the World Series of Poker …Thu Jul 19 2007 - 01:00
Exhibition to mark plight of homelessAn art exhibition called "Home" which is aiming to raise awareness and understanding on the issue of homelessness was opened …Thu Jul 19 2007 - 01:00
Toxic chemical found in drinking water supplyDrinking water provided to homes in Cavan and Monaghan by a private company was contaminated with a toxic chemical, an RTÉ investigation…Wed Jul 18 2007 - 01:00
MCD committee to examine Streisand chaosConcert promoters MCD have announced the establishment of a specialist committee to examine the problems at last Saturday night…Wed Jul 18 2007 - 01:00
Irish people going abroad moreIrish people made 1.5 million trips abroad in the first three months of this year, figures released yesterday by the Central …Tue Jul 17 2007 - 01:00
Many events to catch this weekend - in between the raindropsThe recent spell of disappointing weather looks set to continue but, for those brave enough to bear the conditions, there is …Sat Jul 14 2007 - 01:00
World poker winner to scoop $8.25mThousands of poker players from around the world have descended on the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas for the 38th annual …Thu Jul 12 2007 - 01:00
Climbers call on Ó Cuív for access legislationThe Mountaineering Council of Ireland called on the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs yesterday to propose …Thu Jul 12 2007 - 01:00
Early implementation of vaccine could eliminate cervical cancerThe early implementation of a cervical cancer vaccine could eliminate the disease in Ireland, a healthcare professional said …Wed Jul 11 2007 - 01:00
Farming bodies block open access to landOpposition to a report recommending that recreational access be allowed to farm land is not coming from land owners but from …Mon Jul 09 2007 - 01:00
16 taken from harbour to five Dublin hospitalsMedical services Sixteen people, 15 children and one adult, were transported from Dún Laoghaire harbour to five Dublin hospitals…Fri Jul 06 2007 - 01:00
Fashion to the fore as bookies enjoy their Derby dayConvoys of white limousines and helicopters are not things normally found abandoned in the muddy country fields of KildareMon Jul 02 2007 - 01:00
Flexibility needed to keep older workers in the labour forceThe Republic must introduce flexible arrangements that will encourage older people to continue working up to and beyond retirement…Tue Jun 26 2007 - 01:00
Languages, classics bring end to examsJunior Cert: This year's Junior Certificate examinations came to an end yesterday with about 2,000 students sitting exams in…Fri Jun 22 2007 - 01:00
Improvement in schools' Irish programmes urgedIrish speaking needs to be placed more centrally in the planning of schoolwork according to reports published by the Department…Fri Jun 22 2007 - 01:00
Music papers hit the right noteJunior Cert music: The Junior Cert music papers yesterday received "a very positive response" from students and teachers.Thu Jun 21 2007 - 01:00
Listening test only problem in 'fair' examsLeaving Cert Spanish: There were no major criticisms of yesterday's higher-level Spanish paper, with the written sections regarded…Wed Jun 20 2007 - 01:00
No surprises in accountingLeaving Cert accounting: The Leaving Cert accounting exams sprung few surprises.Wed Jun 20 2007 - 01:00
Higher, ordinary level students happy with 'balanced' papersJunior Cert materials technology (wood): Students were happy with the Junior Cert materials technology (wood) exams, with papers…Tue Jun 19 2007 - 01:00
Both papers 'could not be faulted'Junior Cert home economics: There was little complaint about the Junior Cert home economics exams, with papers at higher and…Sat Jun 16 2007 - 01:00
Technical drawing 'testing but fair'Leaving Cert technical drawing: The Leaving Cert technical drawing syllabus was examined for the penultimate time this week …Sat Jun 16 2007 - 01:00
Few complaints about more student-friendly questionsJunior Cert science: There was little complaint about the Junior Cert science exams, with papers at higher and ordinary level…Fri Jun 15 2007 - 01:00
Leaving papers in art 'along predicted lines'Exam Times Leaving Cert art: The Leaving Cert art exam sprung few surprises yesterday and both students and teachers were happy…Fri Jun 15 2007 - 01:00
Barnardos wants bigger role for separated fathersIrish society has to respond to the rise of single parent families by giving fathers a greater role in raising their children…Wed Jun 13 2007 - 01:00
Traffic disruptions on busy N11 near Bray this weekendTraffic will be disrupted this weekend on the N11, the main Dublin-Wexford route, because of the closure of a section of the …Wed Jun 13 2007 - 01:00
Exam students especially vulnerable to eating disordersStudents undertaking exams are seen as being particularly at risk of developing eating disorders, according to a new campaign…Tue Jun 12 2007 - 01:00
Literacy group gets TV funding boostThe National Adult Literacy Agency (Nala) has received €500,000 from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to develop a new …Thu Jun 07 2007 - 01:00
Irish art hidden in US for 35 years to go on displayA recently repatriated collection of Irish art that has been hidden away in the United States for decades will go on sale next…Wed Jun 06 2007 - 01:00
Bloom award for Dundalk gardenerDundalk gardener Paul Martin has won the inaugural best in show award at Ireland's largest and most ambitious gardening showcase…Sat Jun 02 2007 - 01:00
Pro-Palestinian activists oppose EU sanctionsPro-Palestinian activists gathered to protest against the Israeli occupation of Palestine at the European Union office on Dublin…Sat Jun 02 2007 - 01:00
Doctor warns against high-rise Mater unitA doctor at Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children in Crumlin, Dublin, said yesterday that the new national children's hospital…Thu May 31 2007 - 01:00
Electors omitted from registerHundreds of electors were unable to cast their vote in last week's election because they were not listed on the newly revised…Wed May 30 2007 - 01:00
Prosecuting parents a last resort, says education boardProsecuting parents for not having their children attend school is seen as "a last resort" by the National Education and Welfare…Wed May 30 2007 - 01:00
Parents of students told to look for signs of stressThe parents of students who are undertaking examinations this summer have been warned to look out for signs of exam stress and…Tue May 29 2007 - 01:00
Pensions backlog to be cleared as dispute settledA six-month backlog in contributory pension payments will be cleared by August, the Department of Social and Family Affairs said…Wed May 23 2007 - 01:00