Planning permissions fell by more than 50% in three Dublin council areas last yearHousing supply unlikely to increase unless emergency measures are introduced, says Construction Industry Federation officialTue Apr 01 2025 - 06:00
Shockwaves from Myanmar earthquake reach IrelandSeismic instruments in Ireland picked up the aftershocks from the 7.7 magnitude tremorFri Mar 28 2025 - 19:49
Defence Forces class of 2025 commissioned into an increasingly turbulent worldFriday’s Curragh ceremony was the culmination of decades of service for many of the men and women involvedFri Mar 28 2025 - 19:36
Minister for Defence admits Ireland is ‘lagging behind’ in terms of military spendingSimon Harris commits Ireland to highest level of ambition for the Defence ForcesFri Mar 28 2025 - 19:00
Protests continue despite pause on converting Connemara hotel into accommodation for asylum seekersDepartment of Integration says it is giving locals three months to come up with proposal to turn Carna Bay Hotel back into a hotelWed Mar 26 2025 - 13:24
‘Spice bag’ and ‘morto’ among new words added to Oxford English DictionaryTerm for popular takeaway credited to establishment in Templeogue, DublinWed Mar 26 2025 - 09:55
Garron Noone returns to social media to say he was ‘not specific enough’ on immigrationPerformer says denying people’s concerns on topic creates ‘vacuum’ for people like Conor McGregor to occupyTue Mar 25 2025 - 10:03
Eighth man in court linked to fatal assault of Quham Babatunde in Dublin’s city centreBruno Tache (20) charged with in connection with stabbing in Anne Street South in February.Tue Mar 25 2025 - 10:01
When George Foreman visited a struggling part of LimerickFormer Irish boxer Barry McGuigan says Foreman was a ‘beast in the ring’ but a ‘gentleman’Sat Mar 22 2025 - 17:30
US secretary of commerce says Ireland’s ‘tax scam’ has ‘gotta end’Loans and business advice planned if trade war begins next monthSat Mar 22 2025 - 06:00
Rosie O’Donnell apologises to Micheál Martin for being dragged into her feud with Donald TrumpTaoiseach was questioned about actor and comedian, who now lives in Howth, during visit to the White HouseFri Mar 21 2025 - 23:08
US secretary of commerce says Ireland’s ‘tax scam’ has ‘gotta end’Howard Lutnick is targeting Ireland as a potential source of revenue for the US TreasuryFri Mar 21 2025 - 19:36
JFK files: What do they reveal about John F Kennedy’s assassination?JFK files: Papers cover not just JFK’s assassination but also the 1968 killings of his brother Robert F Kennedy and Dr Martin Luther King jnrFri Mar 21 2025 - 06:00
No derelict site levy issued in 10 local authority areasLimerick City and County Council has more derelict sites listed than all four local authorities in Dublin combinedWed Mar 19 2025 - 06:00
As many as 40,000 retail premises could be converted into homes with right incentives, lobby group saysCapital gains tax waiver and grant changes ‘would encourage conversion of the units into accommodation’Tue Mar 18 2025 - 19:21
Why are so many recipients of US Medal of Honor of Irish descent?Donald Trump expressed surprise at the very high number of recipients having roots in Ireland – and it seems he may be on to somethingTue Mar 18 2025 - 16:32
Shannon LNG granted planning permission for new Kerry power plantProposed 600MW plant on Shannon Estuary will have enough capacity to power 160,000 homesTue Mar 18 2025 - 16:10
Last known Battle of Britain pilot, Irishman John Hemingway, dies aged 105Born in 1919, the Dubliner flew Spitfires during the Battle of BritainMon Mar 17 2025 - 23:50
Dereliction in Ireland: How Limerick is leading the way in tackling the issueLimerick City and County Council has had a derelict properties unit since 2017 and is far ahead of other local authorities in dealing with the issueMon Mar 17 2025 - 06:00
Controversial Spanish enclave to honour Irish general who saved them from Moroccan rule The siege of Melilla was lifted by Waterford-born general John Sherlock 250 years ago this week Sun Mar 16 2025 - 15:48
Storm Éowyn’s €500m toll on Irish forestry revealed by satellite imageryLicensed owners urged to quickly clear felled trees as equivalent of almost 2.5 times annual timber harvest brought downSat Mar 15 2025 - 06:00
Rosie O’Donnell calls Trump a ‘cheater’ and ‘Russian asset’ after Oval Office insultDonald Trump renewed feud with comedian and actor after her move to IrelandThu Mar 13 2025 - 16:23
US media reaction to Trump-Martin visit: it could have been a lot worseMedia coverage in United States notes Taoiseach was mostly silent during the meetingThu Mar 13 2025 - 11:53
Rosie O’Donnell moving to Ireland to escape Trump administrationUS president told Micheál Martin he is ‘better off not knowing’ who comedian isWed Mar 12 2025 - 16:47
Dunnes Stores fined for selling nine year out of date infant formula that made baby violently illFive-week-old child was taken to Drogheda hospital after vomiting up Aptamil formula with 2015 expiry dateWed Mar 12 2025 - 13:29
Slushy ice drinks pose health risks for children aged under eight, researchers sayIrish-led study finds youths can become sick with ‘glycerol intoxication syndrome’ from drinking the productsWed Mar 12 2025 - 08:50
Cooler conditions on way but St Patrick’s Day set to be dryLittle rain forecast for coming days but any that falls overnight could land as sleet or snowTue Mar 11 2025 - 11:28
‘Taller’ St Patrick’s Day Dublin parade to aid visibility Community groups that normally parade on the ground ‘will be on floats’ to make them easier to seeMon Mar 10 2025 - 18:14
‘I feel so sorry for any young people who are gambling’: Cheltenham week a tough time for recovering addicts Chris Joyce (31) hit rock bottom in November 2018 because of his addiction to gambling Mon Mar 10 2025 - 18:00
Compulsory acquisitions brings new lease of life to Limerick propertiesAudrey Crowe describes how compulsory acquisitions have brought a new lease of life to some of Limerick's derelict properties. Video: Ronan McGreevyMon Mar 10 2025 - 15:48
Cost of long-delayed Dublin Airport Metrolink could rise to more than €23bn, Minister toldBriefing for Darragh O’Brien warns true cost of link between Swords, Dublin Airport and city centre will only be known at procurement stageMon Mar 10 2025 - 12:44
Tributes paid to motorcyclist known as ‘Danish Paddy’ after death in M50 crashChristian Rasmussen (51) died when his motorcycle was in a collision with the car on the motorwayMon Mar 10 2025 - 08:48
Learner drivers face having to start again if they have more than four permits without passing a testMinister for Transport Darragh O’Brien advises changes must be made to learner permit regime for sake of road safety Sun Mar 09 2025 - 12:30
EU will not be deterred by US criticism of tech firm regulation, says McGrathMr McGrath says European Commission is looking at setting up a ‘democracy shield’ to deal with political misinformation and disinformation Sat Mar 08 2025 - 11:41
Take a tour of Monto, Dublin's one-time notorious red light districtDublin historian Terry Fagan talks about the centenary of the closure of one of Europe’s most notorious red light districts. Video: Ronan McGreevyFri Mar 07 2025 - 17:03
Irish language station TG4 appoints its first woman as director-general Deirdre Ní Choistín has worked with the station for the last 25 years in many different roles Tue Mar 04 2025 - 20:39
Sinn Féin’s Doherty defends going to funeral of ‘friend’ and ex-IRA man ‘Bik’ McFarlaneSinn Féin has faced criticism for its tributes to Brendan McFarlane, who died last monthTue Mar 04 2025 - 19:48
‘None of this would have happened but for her’: Widower who won law change over pension inequality welcomes reformJohn O’Meara challenged refusal to allow him to receive the contributory welfare payment after his partner diedTue Mar 04 2025 - 19:19
Who was Bik McFarlane? The IRA figure linked to notorious kidnappingOfficer in command during 1981 H–Blocks hunger strike and Maze prison breakout Fri Feb 21 2025 - 21:04
Forensic scientist Dr James Donovan remembered as a ‘true visionary’ at funeral MassFirst director of State forensic laboratory survived car bomb assassination attempt by ‘The General’Fri Feb 21 2025 - 13:40
‘Morally bankrupt’: Anger over decision to grant planning permission to rebuild Creeslough service station where 10 diedDonegal County Council grants approval despite objections from bereaved families Thu Feb 20 2025 - 15:50
Ireland weather: Met Éireann issues wind warnings for seven countiesCork, Kerry, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford all subject to wind warnings on Friday Thu Feb 20 2025 - 13:32
Death announced of former bishop of Killaloe Willie Walsh (90)Bishop was known for his relatively liberal views in the Catholic Church hierarchyThu Feb 20 2025 - 11:48
New figures suggest almost a third of Ukrainian refugees in Ireland are now living elsewhereSome 112,189 people have claimed temporary protection in Ireland, an increase of 8.5 per cent in 12 monthsWed Feb 19 2025 - 14:44
What are the proposed new rules on garden cabins and how might things change?Planning rules on cabins and modular homes in back gardens could be relaxed - here’s what you need to knowWed Feb 19 2025 - 13:49
Five men involved in alleged Dublin torture incident to remain in custody A father, son and three Hennessy brothers charged with false imprisonment and assault causing serious harmTue Feb 18 2025 - 13:04
Man jailed for life for rape and murder of Danielle McLaughlin in IndiaVikat Bhagat was found guilty at court in south Goa on Friday over 2017 death of Donegal backpackerMon Feb 17 2025 - 08:26
Man found guilty of rape and murder of Co Donegal backpacker Danielle McLaughlin in IndiaFamily of Buncrana woman (28) hope she and they can find peace after ordeal of legal process that dragged on for eight yearsFri Feb 14 2025 - 16:29
Steve Coogan pulls out of performance of Dr Strangelove in DublinTheatregoers were told the actor has laryngitis Fri Feb 14 2025 - 08:01
Met Éireann issues status yellow rain warning for two countiesCork and Waterford expected to see heavy rain overnight and into St Valentine’s DayThu Feb 13 2025 - 11:02
