Barry Lenihan

Many local authorities to hear from presidential hopefuls

At least 20 local authorities are expected to hold special meetings this month to hear from candidates hoping for a nomination for President.

Presidential Election • 05 Sep

First years in Greystones still seeking school places

At least three prospective first year students in Greystones, Co Wicklow, remain without a secondary school place a week after the term started.

Leinster • 03 Sep

Singer Ronan Keating calls for stronger deterrents for fatal road traffic offences

Keatings seek tougher penalties for road traffic offences

Singer Ronan Keating has said that his family will push for stronger deterrents for fatal road traffic offences after the driver responsible for the death of his brother avoided prison.

Ireland • 14 Aug

Gardaí contacted over 950 times since school abuse appeal

Gardaí have been contacted more than 950 times since their appeal last September relating to historical sexual abuse at schools run by religious orders.

Ireland • 15 Jul

Yousaf Ghaffar has been able to walk more than 400 steps at a time with an aid since having the operation

'Second chance' for Mayo student after spinal operation

A Mayo student who was paralysed in a road crash has been able to stand and walk after doctors implanted a spinal cord stimulator, which has restored movement and sensation in his legs.

Connacht • 05 Mar

Shane O'Farrell, a 23-year-old law graduate, was killed while cycling near his home in Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan, on 2 August 2011

Minister for Justice to meet family of Shane O'Farrell

The Minister for Justice is to meet the family of a Monaghan cyclist who was killed by a hit-and-run-driver who should have been in jail at the time, amid political pressure for a public inquiry into the death.

Politics • 07 Feb

Take 7: The overnight takeaway to get you through night two

More than half the seats for the forthcoming 34th Dáil have been filled, and plenty of big names won't be returning. Here's X stories to watch as we head into night two of the count.

Prime Time • 02 Dec 24

Take 7: The overnight takeaway to get you through night two

More than half the seats for the forthcoming 34th Dáil have been filled, and plenty of big names won't be returning. Here's X stories to watch as we head into night two of the count.

Prime Time • 01 Dec 24

Take 8: Lunchtime takeways as count day two rattles on

Count day two is ramping up, and seats are rapidly being filled nationwide. In the meantime, all across the country, stories are emerging from Election 24 – here's eight worth watching.

Prime Time • 01 Dec 24

Take 8: The Saturday night takeaways from the Election 24 counts

As election count ticks on, the numbers are coming thick and fast. Here's seven things to watch from night into morning.

Prime Time • 01 Dec 24