Sharon Lynch

The statues, depicting women holding torches, have been a familiar sight there for 153 years (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Shelbourne hotel statues returned to their plinths

Four statues that were temporarily removed from plinths outside the Shelbourne hotel in Dublin last July have been reinstated.

Regional • 15 Dec 20

NAPD: School communities have gone above and beyond

Students say 'GRMA' for efforts in keeping schools open

It has been an anxious and worrying time for teachers, secretaries, cleaners, bus drivers, leaders, SNAs and students themselves, and their response to the pandemic was recognised through #GoRaibhMaithAgaibh on social media today.

Coronavirus • 11 Dec 20

Manager Shane Cantillon and staff at the Spar store in Mount Oval, Rochestown

€10m winning lottery ticket sold in Cork store

A Cork retailer has promised staff a big celebration after selling Wednesday's €10,780,193 Lotto jackpot winning ticket.

Ireland • 04 Dec 20

A request was made by lawyers for RTÉ and newspapers to be allowed make an application to lift the reporting restrictions in the case at Cloverhill District Court today

Man charged over three murders remanded in custody

A man charged with the murder of three people in Dublin has been further remanded in custody pending formal directions from the Director of Prosecutions.

Crime • 03 Dec 20

Air pollution spiked in many towns and cities last week (File pic)

Weekend levels of air pollution were at 30-year high

Air pollution in Dublin and other towns and cities last weekend was at a level not seen since before the introduction of the ban on smoky coal 30 years ago.

Ireland • 01 Dec 20

ISSU said that students in exam years are having to sit monthly or even weekly tests with schools citing preparing for calculated grades as the reason

Students' union seeks more clarity on 2021 State exams

The unrelenting and constant overassessment of students will result in widespread burnout, the Irish Second–Level Students' Union has told the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.

Education • 26 Nov 20

Stephen Teap, Lorraine Walsh and Vicky Phelan

221+ group asks for clarity on Govt plans for tribunal

Representatives from the 221+ Executive Committee have written to the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly accusing the Government of "playing politics" with the CervicalCheck tribunal.

Health • 18 Nov 20

The total number of fatalities stands at 2,006

'Sad milestone' as virus deaths exceed 2,000 - Donnelly

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said the fact that just over 2,000 people have now died from Covid-19 in Ireland is a sad and sobering milestone.

Coronavirus • 18 Nov 20

According to the report, raw sewage from 35 towns and villages flows into our environment every day

Delayed wastewater system change a 'public health risk'

The Environmental Protection Agency has said delays in upgrading wastewater treatment systems around the country are prolonging risks to the environment and public health.

Ireland • 12 Nov 20

Margaret Lynch celebrating her 100th birthday this year

100-year-old who wrote letter from lockdown dies

A 100-year-old woman who featured in the RTÉ short film 'Letters from Lockdown' in May has died.

Dublin • 02 Nov 20