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An Army bomb disposal robot at the scene in Glasnevin (Pic: Rolling News)

Army removes 'viable device' from Dublin suburb

The Army's bomb disposal unit has said it has removed a "viable device" from Dublin after an incident earlier today.

Ireland • 13 Mar 21

The Coast Guard said it is working to reinstate cliff rescues as quickly as possible

Coast Guard suspends cliff rescues for safety reasons

The Irish Coast Guard has temporarily suspended cliff rescues for safety reasons.

Ireland • 12 Mar 21

A picture showing how the cycle path in Sandymount would look

Dublin residents' group welcomes one-way system delay

A group representing some residents has welcomed a decision by the High Court to grant a stay against work on Dublin City Council's plan for a cycle path on Strand Road, Sandymount.

Regional • 27 Feb 21

Around 12.4% of sex offenders participated in the State's main prison programme for reducing reoffending between 2017 and 2019

Fewer sex offenders take part in treatment programme

Just one in eight sex offenders being released from prison have taken part in the State's main treatment programme, according to new figures.

Ireland • 15 Feb 21

Nollaig went from 9kg to 24kg in three weeks - thanks to volunteers

Seal found starving on Dublin beach released into wild

A seal pup which was found to be starving on a beach in Skerries, Co Dublin has been released back into the wild.

News Lens • 05 Jan 21

Ryan Tubridy said the appeal will spread "the Toy Show magic across the year to children who need it most"

Late Late Toy Show charity appeal raises €6.2m

A charity appeal launched during last night's Late Late Toy Show has raised €6.2m.

Ireland • 28 Nov 20

Household visits will be allowed from 18 December

Explained: What will a Covid-19 Christmas look like?

Ireland is moving to Level 3 restrictions from Tuesday, with a number of exceptions coming into place as Christmas draws closer.

Coronavirus • 01 Dec 20

There were 772 positive cases in Co Cavan in the last two weeks

Cavan's 14-day Covid-19 incidence rate tops 1,000

A Cavan doctor has said GPs in the county are "close to being overwhelmed" as the 14-day incidence rate of Covid-19 per 100,000 people surpassed 1,000.

Coronavirus • 21 Oct 20

A bubble is an exclusive social network in which members can have physical contact with each other but not with anyone else

Explained: What is a support bubble?

Tightened restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19 have been announced this evening, with the concept of "social bubbles" forming part of the Government's new plan.

Coronavirus • 20 Oct 20

At a glance: What does Level 4 mean?

All non-essential businesses should close and visits to private homes will not be allowed under Level 4 of the Covid-19 restrictions.

Coronavirus • 19 Oct 20