Voluntary organisations awarded EUR1.35 million for housing projectsAround 21 voluntary organisations were awarded grants of €1.35 million for housing projects yesterday.Tue Jul 15 2003 - 01:00
Minister finds rise in house prices 'a bit of a surprise'Banks and building societies were yesterday urged by the Minister of State with responsibility for housing to be cautious with…Tue Jul 15 2003 - 01:00
Colleagues, family of nun say they forgive killerREACTION: The family and colleagues of Sister Philomena Lyons said yesterday that they forgave her killer and prayed for him…Tue Jul 15 2003 - 01:00
Glass to be recycled in NorthAn "environmental catastrophe" has been averted following a cross-Border agreement on glass recycling, according to the Rehab…Sat Jul 12 2003 - 01:00
Witnness, football make it a busy rail travel weekendIarnród Éireann has predicted that this weekend will be one of the busiest of the year for rail travel.Sat Jul 12 2003 - 01:00
Clear labelling on salmon advocatedThe detection of radioactive waste in some farmed salmon in Scotland and Northern Ireland salmon has highlighted the urgent need…Sat Jul 12 2003 - 01:00
Forum's recommendations on fluoridation not implementedThe Forum on Fluoridation has expressed disappointment at the Government's failure to implement its recommendations.Fri Jul 11 2003 - 01:00
IBTS report shows first increase in blood donation levels since 1996Blood donation levels increased last year for the first time since 1996, according to the Irish Blood Transfusion Service's (…Fri Jul 11 2003 - 01:00
Over 40% of parents with young children use childcare regularlyMore than 40 per cent of parents of pre-school children regularly use childcare, according to the first childcare survey released…Thu Jul 10 2003 - 01:00
Fluoridation report clarification soughtA group of dentists will today call on an Oireachtas committee to investigate why a recommendation made to the Forum on Fluoridation…Thu Jul 10 2003 - 01:00
Tax breaks for childcare call to GovernmentUnions and Opposition politicians call for more financial support for parents working outside the home, writes Alison HealyThu Jul 10 2003 - 01:00
Fianna Fail joins chase for the pink voteFirst it was the pink pound. Now it is the pink voteTue Jul 8 2003 - 01:00
Project to examine why rape victims fail to report casesA new research project will be conducted to identify why victims of rape do not report cases to the Garda and why only a small…Thu Jul 3 2003 - 01:00
Body to promote ties between universitiesA new umbrella body has been set up to promote co-operation between the nine universities on the island of Ireland.Thu Jul 3 2003 - 01:00
Hoteliers claim liquor law will damage tourismNew alcohol legislation which will soon be signed into law will have a detrimental effect on the tourism industry, Dublin hoteliers…Thu Jul 3 2003 - 01:00
Ireland provides inspiring example for planners of Games in AsiaIt may be all over for the organisers of the 2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games, but the planning is just beginning in …Mon Jun 30 2003 - 01:00
Scant coverage in British mediaMEDIA COVERAGE: While an estimated 1,400 members of the media attended the Games, the British media contingent was notable for…Mon Jun 30 2003 - 01:00
Campaigners for disabled urged to keep the flame of hope alive after GamesThe aftermath : Campaigners for people with disabilities have urged the 30,000 volunteers who worked on the Special Olympics…Fri Jun 27 2003 - 01:00
Small steps but giant effort from the Games' future athletesMOTOR ACTIVITIES: The audience held its breath as Jonathan Howley faced the tableThu Jun 26 2003 - 01:00
Better late than never for Taiwan teamOLYMPICS NEWS: They may have been a week late, but the reception the Taiwan team received at Dublin Airport yesterday made …Wed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00
Tickets for final night already sold outCLOSING CEREMONY: Tickets for Sunday night's Special Olympics closing ceremony have now been sold out, but people continue to…Wed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00
Sport born 'in the shadows of antiquity'BOCCE: Calling into the bocce arena in the RDS is like stumbling into a genteel country estate on a summer day.Tue Jun 24 2003 - 01:00
Taoiseach says he did not hear booing at ceremonyThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, said yesterday he did not hear any booing when he took the stage at the opening ceremony on Saturday…Tue Jun 24 2003 - 01:00
After seven days flame reaches DublinTorch's progress The Special Olympics flame will arrive in Dublin this afternoon, one week after it began its journey around…Fri Jun 20 2003 - 01:00
Mandela among first VIPs arriving in DublinCountdown to Games: Celebrities and guests began arriving in Dublin yesterday for tomorrow's opening ceremony of the 2003 Special…Fri Jun 20 2003 - 01:00
Public urged 'be patient and tolerant'On the roads: The Special Olympics World Summer Games are not expected to cause gridlock in Dublin, despite the influx of tens…Fri Jun 20 2003 - 01:00
New gear for those travelling too lightSpecial Olympics volunteers in Miltown Malbay found themselves with a dilemma earlier this week when they discovered that their…Fri Jun 20 2003 - 01:00
Wars and hurricanes fail to stop teams travellingThey've faced wars, hurricanes and floods, yet they've still managed to make it to Dublin for the Special Olympics.Tue Jun 17 2003 - 01:00
10,000 athletes, coaches start to arrive todayThe arrival logistics: A mammoth logistical operation is under way to meet, process and disperse the 10,000 athletes and coaches…Sat Jun 14 2003 - 01:00
Inquest told about death of retired consultantA retired consultant anaesthetist died in a nursing home two days after being transferred from St James's Hospital, the Dublin…Sat May 24 2003 - 01:00
Ex-detective says McGlinchey not good for Buncrana unitMorris tribunal The Buncrana detective branch became "a lesser force than it had been" because of its dealings with Ms Adrienne…Tue May 20 2003 - 01:00
Pressure on Martin to reverse ruling on athletesThe Minister for Health, Mr Martin, has come under further pressure to reverse his decision asking delegations from SARS-affected…Mon May 19 2003 - 01:00
Call for new inquiry into priest's death in UgandaThe Government has been urged to demand an independent inquiry into the murder of a Galway priest in Uganda last yearMon May 19 2003 - 01:00
Resting place of Manchester Martyrs foundThe final resting place of the three Manchester Martyrs has been located in a Manchester crematorium by the National Graves Association…Mon May 19 2003 - 01:00
Breast-feeding Bill at odds with new policyA new Bill which improves conditions for breast-feeding employees will be out of date before it has even passed into law, breast…Mon May 19 2003 - 01:00
O Cuiv to initiate first eco-tourism region todayThe country's first eco-tourism region will be launched in Leitrim today by the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs…Fri May 16 2003 - 01:00
Leading chef gets chance to sample prison fareAs Conrad Gallagher tucks into his first breakfast at Cloverhill Prison this morning, it may console him to hear that the prison…Thu May 15 2003 - 01:00
Judge remands Conrad GallagherThe celebrity chef, Mr Conrad Gallagher, was refused bail in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court yesterday and remanded in custody …Thu May 15 2003 - 01:00
Those who abuse alcohol must take responsibility, vintners assertPeople who abuse alcohol must take responsibility for their actions instead of blaming publicans, the Vintners' Federation of…Tue May 13 2003 - 01:00
Students criticise DIT over music courseStudents who have paid over €4,000 for a Masters in music technology course have claimed the Dublin Institute of Technology (…Mon May 5 2003 - 01:00
Legal threat to work on castleConservationists have threatened to file a second lawsuit if the Minister for the Environment permits work to resume at Carrickmines…Fri May 2 2003 - 01:00
Study urges genetic counselling for cousins who marryGenetic counselling should be offered to Travellers who plan to marry their cousins, a new study has recommended.Thu May 1 2003 - 01:00
Mothers should 'make genetic choices'Mothers, and not the authorities, should have the right to make decisions about genetic issues concerning their children, Dr …Tue Apr 29 2003 - 01:00
Unruly students driving teachers out of their jobsDiscipline debate: The unruly behaviour of some students is "killing" teachers and driving them out of their jobs, the TUI congress…Fri Apr 25 2003 - 01:00
New pay deal claim defeated by one voteBenchmarking debate: Anger over the 13 per cent benchmarking award to teachers was evident yesterday when a proposal to lodge…Thu Apr 24 2003 - 01:00
Anger over funds for new science courseScience debate: In an embarrassing move for the Government, teachers have indicated that they may refuse to teach the new Junior…Thu Apr 24 2003 - 01:00
Common front between unions urgedTUI Conference: Calls for unity between teacher unions were made at the TUI conference in Ennis yesterday.Wed Apr 23 2003 - 01:00
Sculpture unveiled to honour Countess MarkieviczThe memory of Countess Markievicz was celebrated yesterday when a sculpture was unveiled in her honour in Rathcormac, Co Sligo…Tue Apr 22 2003 - 01:00
Singing, dancing 96-year-old is Irish hopeful for athletics goldSome sports fans may wonder if thirty-something soccer players Alan Shearer and Roy Keane are still up to the game at their age…Mon Apr 21 2003 - 01:00
Death of Irish tenor Michael O'DuffyMichael O'Duffy, the Derry-born tenor, died on Saturday at the age of 84 after a two-month illness.Mon Apr 21 2003 - 01:00