Dimitri O'Donnell

RTÉ News

The coffin carrying Kathleen Watkins' remains was carried into the Church of the Sacred Heart in Donnybrook

Watkins funeral hears life 'dominated by family and fun'

The funeral mass of writer, musician and broadcaster Kathleen Watkins has heard she was a "remarkable woman" whose life "was dominated by four words - family, friendship, faith and fun".

Ireland • 13 Nov 24

There are an estimated 450,000 people with asthma in Ireland

Asthma Society warns of over-use of steroid medication

The Asthma Society of Ireland has warned that over-use of steroid medication may cause more harm than good.

Health • 15 Oct 24

The Taoiseach described the issues facing Sinn Féin as 'serious'

Harris: Information on Stanley complaint should be public

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said there is a need for all information regarding the complaint made against former Sinn Féin member Brian Stanley to be made public.

Ireland • 14 Oct 24

Dublin Fire Brigade received a call about the incident at 9.30am and as a precaution a number of buildings have been evacuated (file image)

Dublin primary school evacuated amid 'major gas leak'

A primary school in Co Dublin has been evacuated following reports of ''a major gas leak'' in the Lucan area this morning.

Leinster • 07 Oct 24

This picture shows projectiles launched from Iran being intercepted by Israel's air defences above Tel Aviv

Tánaiste 'strongly condemns' Iranian attack on Israel

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has urged leaders in the Middle East to "think of the immediate and long term consequences of their actions", as Iran launched a missile attack on Israel.

Ireland • 01 Oct 24

The Irish women's team arrived at Dublin Airport this afternoon

Irish women return victorious from Homeless World Cup

The victorious Irish women's homeless football team has returned from South Korea to a rapturous welcome at Dublin Airport.

Ireland • 30 Sep 24

Minister for Education Norma Foley said the project is optional and it will be launched in full in January 2025

Students to be invited to take part in folklore project

Primary and secondary school students will be invited to share their experiences at school as part of a new folklore project for the 21st century.

Education • 19 Sep 24

Average rent for existing tenancies was highest in Dublin at €1,829 per month and lowest in Leitrim at €726 per month

Rent up by 8.1% annually for new tenancies

The standardised average rent has increased by 8.1% for new tenancies nationally and by 5.9% for existing tenancies between Q1 2023 and Q1 2024.

Ireland • 12 Sep 24

A breakdown of costs from the OPW shows that €322,282 was spent on the main construction and installation project

Answers needed from OPW over €335k bike shelter - Ryan

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has said the Office of Public Works has questions to answer after it emerged that a bicycle shelter installed at Leinster House last year cost an estimated €335,000.

Ireland • 02 Sep 24

Tributes have been paid to Shaun Brady after he was shot dead in Kansas City

Two teen boys arrested in connection with chef shooting

Two teenage boys have been arrested by police in the United States investigating the fatal shooting of Irish man Shaun Brady.

Ireland • 30 Aug 24