New to the Parish: Bulelani Mfaco arrived from South Africa in 2015

Sophia Daly (12) is waiting 17 months for surgery despite Minister’s pledge

‘Once people settle down here they call their friends and say “this isn’t bad, you can find a job here” ’

Brazilian population the youngest while Poles have the most postgraduate degrees

Leonardo Parra is believed to have broken Guinness world record for 48 hours of non-stop coaching

Weather warning issued with flooding expected on some western coasts

It may be wet, there will be mud, smells are unavoidable and the President will be there

Almost 1,300 asylum seekers have been granted permission to work since June

Former military base on Lesbos now home to more than 8,000 who crossed from Turkey

Charity warns of ‘considerable red tape’ at State level in relation to development

Calls for Áras to be turned into a hunting lodge and for dinosaurs to go on display in museum

Phishing message latest in long line of scams from criminals targeting vulnerable people

New to the Parish: Christian Dirocie arrived from the Dominican Republic in 2014

Employers’ lack of awareness is preventing spouses of professionals from securing work

Climate report shows strongest winds on record with warmer temperatures

Five Irish universities ranked in latest employability rankings by QS

Nearly a third of buses inspected in past year had ‘major’ or ‘dangerous’ defects

Ilabek Avetian remains in a coma after being hit by a scrambler bike in Dublin in June

Dunshaughlin pizza restaurant and Asian takeaway in Wexford among closed premises

Block-booked immigration-service slots then sold via Facebook and phone apps for up to €25

Residents unable to access bedrooms until 10pm at St Finbarr’s Hospital in Cork

Therapeutic treatment process could ‘change survival outcome’ for patients worldwide

Wojciech and Monika Kostka arrived from Poland in 2005 and have settled in Arklow

Tyrone mother dies in collision on M1 while man in his 50s fatally injured in Co Offaly

Closures may have ‘domino effect’ on surrounding businesses, says Timmy Dooley

Minister for Housing says SF should put forward their ‘non-existent housing plan’

Taoiseach sought Fianna Fáil backing to extend minority government for two years

Asylum seekers more likely to receive deportation orders in August when solicitors on leave, says lawyer

Bright and sunny conditions will feel fresher and cooler than recent days, says forecaster

Woman dies in Drogheda collision and 76-year-old man dies in Limerick

Father of child with scoliosis says State failing to fulfil promise of surgery within four months

Campaigners have long sought better infrastructure and safety measures for bike users

After witnessing intimidation during the election, Jestina Mukoko is looking to the future

Estimated 82,000 people have been forcibly disappeared since war broke out in 2011

Anderson Leahy arrived from Brazil in 2013, and married his Irish boyfriend three years later

Department of Justice letter arrived at Vekash Khokhar’s former home day after he left

Participation of women over 35 in workforce must be addressed, says recruiter

Eoghan Murphy says closing date for nominations will be September 26th

Vekash Khokhar departs voluntarily to avoid facing potential detention in Pakistan

Number of deportations always rise in August when solicitors are on holiday, says academic

Irish data laws preventing full accountability for church sexual abuse, says victim group

Medical director at Phoenix Park field hospital said attendance was some 130,000

Smugglers taking advantage of flawed EU refugee plan, hears Belfast conference

Material covering updated mural torn down overnight following Twitter call to action

With 86 roads closed on Sunday, people are advised to walk and use public transport

Too many ‘hoops to jump through’ for refugee families leaving direct provision, says Crosscare

Vekash Khokhar will perform on Abbey Stage hours before his scheduled deportation

New to the Parish: Solomon Kong arrived to study accounting and finance in 2015. Settling in Ireland was not straightforward espec(...)

USI president says group concerned that many rental properties listed online are fake

Janelle Quinn (15) found but whereabouts of Hannah Hughes (16) still unknown

Recycling centre fire saw towering flames, black smoke fill sky above business park

Poles, Filipinos, Brazilians and Argentinians share their opinions on papal trip to Ireland

The county has one of worst death tolls in the State – eight have died so far this year

Call for support to help people with disabilities into workforce and out of poverty risk

The A 22-year-old was arrested on Thursday after two guns and crack cocaine seized

Residential Landlords Association says Daft exaggerating rental increases

Woman (18) is seriously injured after car hits ditch at Deerpark

Weather to clear on Sunday bringing bright, dry conditions for All-Ireland hurling final

New to the Parish: Karen Mukasa arrived from Uganda in 2015

Overall number of people who walk to work nationally continues to fall

Correspondence shows frustration at lack of cycle paths and of cyclist behaviour in Dublin

Refugee Muhanad Jazmati wants to bring his wife, twin sons and stepson to Ireland

The Aquarius NGO vessel makes the appeal after being refused support by rescue centre

Cost of grant ‘equivalent to €25 per week increase’ in payments for people with disabilities

The victim was in his late 60s and may have been visiting relatives in the area

Nationwide campaign calls for end to racism on public transport

‘She helped a lot with the racism and helped young people to stand up for themselves’

Ibrahim Sorie Kabba has recieved a work permit but other difficulties remain

Tributes paid to woman who was first from her community to stand in a general election

Annual equestrian event runs for five days

New to the Parish: Tayan Gaedi arrived from Iraqi Kurdistan in 2005

Michael Fitzmaurice says distance charging idea shows Government is out of touch

AA Ireland says proposal to tax the distance travelled would see rural motorists pay more

‘We knew from how the locals were reacting that this was a scary situation’

Busy weekend for rescue services as woman also airlifted to hospital after fall in Dalkey quarry

Younger bike users advised to slow down over weekend to avoid spike in accidents

Irish Postmasters Union criticises release of list and says people should be respected if they want to retire

‘Exact list’ of closing branches to be released by end of August following leak

Argentine senate to vote on August 8th on abortion decriminalisation

Manzi Joseph from Rwanda has set up GoFundMe page to raise money for college fees

Motorist pronounced dead at scene of crash near Carnmore on Thursday afternoon

‘We need evidence-based investment and a cash payment to grandparents is not that’

Bottle found on Alaskan shore is traced to a cousin of Oscar-winning actor Brenda Fricker

Search for family of Inchicore man who wrote 1963 message in a bottle

New to the Parish: Senthil Kumar Ramasamy arrived in Waterford from India in 2000

UK researchers say parents with depression more anxious about their children’s healthcare

Grassroots developments can have stronger impact that criminal legislation, says Minister

Irish Blood Transfusion Service warns of drop in donations during summer months

More than 40 modern and vintage aircraft perform as part of Bray celebration

Eleven aircraft offer sneak preview on way to Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel

Participants call for improved healthcare and criticise Dublin Pride as ‘marketing tool’

Home-ruler and trade unionist was most decorated British fighter pilot in first World War

New to the Parish: Rosemary Kunene arrived from Swaziland in 2014

App encourages homeowners and local businesses to help families attending hospital

Mesh devices used to treat urinary incontinence temporarily banned in the UK earlier this month

‘I was told to come back in two to three days with a small suitcase’

Lamagh collision was one of a series of road traffic incidents on Irish roads on Monday

Irish Water says it will know by Thursday whether restrictions need to continue into August

New to the Parish: José Muñoz arrived in Ireland in 2016

Kilmainham Gaol exhibition marking centenary of statesman’s birth runs till January